California Celebrates National Apprenticeship Week Apr 26–May 2, 2026
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Governor Gavin Newsom issued a proclamation celebrating National Apprenticeship Week in California, observed April 26 to May 2, 2026. The Department of Industrial Relations and its Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS) highlighted ongoing efforts to expand apprenticeship opportunities across the state and strengthen partnerships with community organizations, labor partners, educational entities, and industry leaders. This press release is informational and does not establish new regulatory requirements or compliance obligations.
“The division works closely with community-based organizations, labor partners, educational entities and industry leaders to build and sustain high-quality apprenticeship programs across the state.”
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This press release announces California's celebration of National Apprenticeship Week, April 26 to May 2, 2026, following a proclamation by Governor Newsom. The Department of Industrial Relations and Division of Apprenticeship Standards use the occasion to highlight their ongoing work supporting apprenticeship programs through funding, standards maintenance, and oversight of worker training, compensation, and safety conditions. The announcement also references the U.S. Department of Labor's coordination of National Apprenticeship Week and the National Apprenticeship Act as the governing federal authority.
Affected parties, including employers, educational institutions, community organizations, and labor groups engaged with apprenticeship programs, should note that this press release does not impose new compliance requirements. However, those involved in registered apprenticeships may use this occasion to review program standards, confirm fair compensation and safe working conditions as required under existing DAS guidelines, and explore opportunities for expanded partnerships.
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NEWS RELEASE Release Number: 2026- 36 Date: April 27, 2026
California celebrates National Apprenticeship Week
Oakland — The Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) and its Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS) celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, April 26 to May 2, 2026. California continues to expand apprenticeship opportunities across the state, and this week highlights the success of these programs and the strong partnerships that support them.
In celebration of National Apprenticeship Week, Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following proclamation:
About National Apprenticeship Week
National Apprenticeship Week is a celebration held annually in partnership with the U.S. Department of Labor. DAS helps to lead California’s apprenticeship efforts by providing funding, maintaining apprenticeship standards, ensuring that workers are being trained properly, paid fairly, and working under safe conditions. The division works closely with community-based organizations, labor partners, educational entities and industry leaders to build and sustain high-quality apprenticeship programs across the state.
- Find out more about events happening in California at the National Apprenticeship Week website.
- The U.S. Department of Labor coordinates National Apprenticeship Week to promote registered apprenticeships, in accordance with the National Apprenticeship Act (50 Stat. 664; 29 U.S.C. 50). Media Contact: Communications@dir.ca.gov, (510) 286-1161
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