To advance this important public sector apprenticeship work, ILG and its grant implementation partners are establishing a cross-sector Statewide Advisory Panel (SAP) comprised of key leaders and practitioners of registered apprenticeships.  The Bridge SAP will bridge the gap between employers, learners, and training providers in local government.

The SAP supports the expansion of non-traditional Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs) in cities, counties and special districts across California. This Advisory Panel brings together experts from local government, community colleges, labor, philanthropy, the state, and workforce development to guide implementation of public sector RAPs throughout California, help address barriers and challenges, and create long-term strategies for sustainable public sector RAPs. 

Mission

Create robust and sustainable non-traditional apprenticeship programs that address the evolving workforce needs of cities, counties, and special districts across the state.

Goals

• Advise on program implementation for public sector RAPs in non-traditional local government occupations.
• Identify barriers to and opportunities for successful apprenticeship expansion at the policy, regulatory, and institutional level.
• Strengthen connections between local government employers, training providers, workforce boards, labor, and state partners.
• Support ILG and its implementation partners in developing sustainable solutions and technical assistance resources to support local government employers implementing RAPs.
• Support the broader statewide ecosystem of apprenticeship -related organizations as they develop policies, programs and resources for local government employers.

Membership Representation

• Local government employers and associations
• State policymakers
• Labor union representatives
• Workforce development boards
• Community colleges, education institutions and training providers
• Philanthropic organizations