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 Building a Resilient Workforce Training Program |
| Deadline to Enroll | Friday December 20th, 2024 by 5:00pm |
| Enrollment Packet Completion Deadline | Friday January 3rd, 2024 by 5:00pm |
| Orientation (Mandatory) | Thursday January 16th, 2024 5:00pm – 9:00pm |
| First Day of Class | Monday January 20th, 2024 5:00pm – 7:00pm |
| 12-Week Course Schedule |
Monday: 5:00pm – 7:00pm – “Mental Health Mondays” Training & Support Group (Mandatory) Tuesday: 5:00pm – 9:00pm – LIVE Lecture Review & Skills Lab on Zoom (Mandatory) Wednesday: 10:00am – 4:00pm – Group Lecture Review on Zoom (Optional) Thursday: 5:00pm – 9:00pm – LIVE Lecture Review & Skills Lab on Zoom (Mandatory) Friday – Saturday: Practicum Days (Gain supervised CHW hours) |
| Supportive Services |
Sunday: 2:00pm – 4:00pm – “Soulful Sundays” Skills Lab & Support Group (Earn Practicum Hours) |
| Last Day of Class |
Tuesday April 8th, 2024 Submission of Finals, Practicum Hours and Assignments |
| Graduation |
Friday April 11th, 2024 Time TBD |
Enroll below by December 20th at 5:00pm to join our Winter 2025 Cohort!
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.