Welcome to TEC’s Resilient Workforce Career Readiness Program for Apprentices!
Open Enrollment for Supportive Services Available for Apprentices include:
VIRTUAL MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUPS | FAMILY WELLNESS SESSIONS | GAS CARDS FOR TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE | EMERGENCY HOUSING SUPPORT
To request any of the above services, please complete the form below.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if I am eligible to participate?
TEC’s Resilient Workforce – Career Readiness Training Program is available to individuals that meet ALL of the following criteria:
- Youth aged 16-24
- Currently Enrolled in a Registered Apprenticeship (RA) Program in California
- Currently Enrolled in an RA in Agriculture, Education, Healthcare or non-traditional industry
If you do not meet all of the above criteria, you may still qualify for TEC’s Building a Resilient Workforce Training Program. Please submit an application below for consideration in our upcoming cohort.
When can I join the 12-week Virtual Training cohort?
TEC is accepting enrollments for our Fall 2024 cohort and Winter 2025 cohort of our 12-week virtual training program.
- Fall 2024 Cohort: August 27th – November 15th, 2024 | Enrollment Deadline: August 16th, 2024
- Winter 2025 Cohort: January 2025 – March 2025 | Enrollment Deadline: January 6, 2025
If you need supportive services now, please enroll and note your need on your application.
Can I request supportive services at any time?
Yes, TEC is currently having open enrollment for our Supportive Services menu, which includes:
- Career preparation: 12-Week Virtual training in human service and employable workforce skills.
- Mental Health and Wellness Supports: Virtual small group sessions and family wellness sessions.
- Transportation Assistance: Gas gift cards for travel to on-the-job training.
- Bridging the Digital Divide: Laptops and technology assistance to access virtual wraparound services.
- Emergency Housing Supports: Access to shared housing reserved at TEC’s workforce housing facility.
- 3-months of post-training case management and industry mentorship ensuring long-term success
To request supportive services, please complete the Supportive Services request form below.
Are all supportive services delivered virtually?
TEC is providing weekly virtual mental health small group sessions, family wellness sessions, and a 12-week training program all virtually via ZOOM.
For Gas Cards and Laptops, Registered Apprentices may arrange to pick up in person at TEC’s satellite offices in Temecula and San Bernardino.
Important Dates for Winter 2025 Cohort
| Winter 2025 Cohort | TEC’s Mental Health Community Health Worker Program |
| 12-Week Course Schedule |
Monday: “Mental Health Mondays” Training & Support Group 11am – 3pm Tuesday: LIVE Lecture Review & Skills Lab on Zoom 11am – 3pm Thursday: LIVE Lecture Review & Skills Lab on Zoom 11am – 3pm |
| Last Day of Class |
Tuesday April 8th, 2025 Submission of Finals, Practicum Hours and Assignments |
| Graduation | Friday April 11, 2025 |
| Future 2025 Cohort Dates | TEC’s Mental Health Community Health Worker Program |
| Spring 2025 Cohort |
May 1, 2025 – July 18, 2025 (12-Week Course Times TBD) Spring 2025 Registration Closes: March 1, 2025 at 5:00pm PST |
| Fall 2025 Cohort |
August 21, 2025 – November 14, 2025 (12-Week Course Times TBD) Fall 2025 Registration Closes: July 11, 2025 at 5:00pm PST |
Enroll below to Sign Up for Mental Health Mondays and get Supportive Services all year long!
A Special Thanks to Our Funders!
The Empowerment Center is an awardee of the Resilient Workforce Fund for our High Road Training Partnership, to train and deploy an army of mental health professionals and trusted messengers to build a resilient workforce for youth and families across the state of CA.
The California Opportunity Youth Apprenticeship (COYA) Grant provides funding for apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs to serve opportunity youth who are disconnected or are at risk of disconnection from systems such as education, employment, housing and more. TEC’s Resilient Workforce Career Readiness Program provides these comprehensive supportive services to registered apprentices across California.
TEC is a recipient of the City of Temecula’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for our Youth Mental Health Community Worker Program, developed to train and deploy an army of Youth (16-24) CHWs to address the mental health needs of our community.