Photo: Construction Trade Apprentices with diplomas
On Sept 5th 15 individuals graduated from the Multi Crafts Apprenticeship Readiness training held at Pala Reservation. California Indian Manpower Consortium (CIMC) received funding from the James Irvine Foundation for apprenticeship readiness training. The MC-3 program consists of 120 hours of online curriculum in addition; union trades training centers tours; OSHA 10 and CPR certifications. The MC-3 training was coordinated with CIMC and was held at the CIMC the San Diego Building Trades Council. The MC-3 is a stepping stone to get into one of the various state apprenticeship programs. Currently San Bernardino-Riverside Building Trades Council, CIMC and America Indian Apprenticeship Initiative (AIAI) are coordinating MC-3 training at the Torre-Martinez Reservation with graduation date on Oct. 25, 2024.
The MC-3 gives the students an overview of the multiple construction trades to determine what craft the students are interested in or may not want to be in the construction field.
Training Requirements: Eligible for the CIMC Program; Must be 18 + years old; Must have a drivers license; Must have a H. S. diploma or GED; Must have reliable transportation and able to attend 4-6 weeks of training (120 hours).
Questions? Please Call: CIMC/EFO at 760-742-0586
