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Board praises MC3 pre-apprenticeship after students earn certifications and local hires
Summary
Board members highlighted an MC3 pre-apprenticeship run with Local 412 that paid eight students $16/hour for three weeks, produced industry certifications and immediate job placements; members discussed expanding the program and finalizing an MOU with the union.
Board members used the superintendent's report to highlight workforce training results from an MC3 pre-apprenticeship program run in partnership with Local 412.
President Montoya described the program’s outcomes: eight students completed the three‑week training, were paid $16 per hour during the training, received industry‑recognized certifications and several were hired to work at a nearby Santa Teresa project. "Some of these kids were surprised with the amount of math that they had to learn...they were also teaching them about financial literacy," Montoya said, adding that three students were hired directly onto the project full time and five would enter a seven‑week induction before potential full employment.
Board members expressed support for expanding the program and noted the district is working on an MOU with Local 412 to formalize the curriculum and expand placement opportunities. The board also noted outreach supporting lodging and per diem during out‑of‑district work placements that reduced barriers for students.
Next steps: District staff to continue MOU work with Local 412 and explore program expansion in the 2026–27 school year.
