CVML | Apprenticeship Network

Bringing Education & Industry Together

What is Registered Apprenticeship?

Registered Apprenticeship is an industry-driven, high-quality career pathway where employers can develop and prepare their future workforce, and individuals can obtain paid work experience with a mentor and receive progressive wage increases; classroom instruction; and a portable, nationally recognized credential. Registered Apprenticeships are industry-vetted and are approved and validated by the California Division of Apprenticeship Standards and U.S. Department of Labor.

A Registered Apprenticeship is different from other types of workplace training programs in several ways:

Industry Led – Programs are industry-vetted and approved to ensure alignment with industry standards and that apprentices are trained for highly skilled, high-demand occupations.
Paid Job – Registered Apprenticeships are jobs! Apprentices earn progressive wages as their skills and productivity increase.
Structured On-the-Job Training – Programs provide structured on-the-job training to prepare for a successful career, which includes instruction from an experienced mentor.
Related Supplemental Instruction – Apprentices are provided tuition-free supplemental classroom education based on the employers’ unique training needs to ensure quality and success.
State and National Credentials – Apprentices earn a portable, state and nationally recognized credential within their industry.

Flexibility is a hallmark of apprenticeships, the length of a Registered Apprenticeship program can vary depending on the complexity of the occupation, employer, industry, and the type of program.

Adriana Fonseca

Regional Apprenticeship Manager

Adriana has been appointed as the Manager of Regional Apprenticeship for the Central Valley Mother Lode Regional Consortium (CVML). With five years of apprenticeship experience and a decade in marketing, she has played a key role in developing over 20 programs by collaborating with industry, labor, and education partners. Her expertise includes managing stakeholder relationships, developing registered apprenticeship standards, and guiding programs from design to implementation. Adriana is excited to lead CVML’s efforts in establishing a regional apprenticeship hub and creating meaningful opportunities for the community.

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About the LAUNCH CVML Apprenticeship Network

The Central Valley Mother Lode Region College Consortium has partnered with the LAUNCH Apprenticeship Network to harness the workforce and education systems of the region’s community colleges, K-12 districts, and Workforce Development Boards. LAUNCH serves as both an Program Sponsor and Intermediary, helping businesses adopt and thrive with the apprenticeship model.

LAUNCH advocates for regional apprenticeship models, leveraging a network of employers, community colleges, workforce agencies, and community-based organizations to aggregate industry needs and support participants holistically through their apprenticeship journey

Additionally, LAUNCH offers regional resources to design and implement apprenticeship programs, expanding access to innovative pathways. In short, LAUNCH simplifies the apprenticeship process, making it accessible and effective for businesses and job seekers in the Central Valley Mother Lode Region.

For more information, contact: Adriana.Fonseca@CRConsortium.com