Trades
There are many fantastic trade programs locally, including at BHS and community colleges. See the links below to explore the available programs. The military is another great option to learn a trade. Click here for military information.
Contact Mrs. Marwick if you have any questions.
To get started in a Trade, check out CalApprenticeship.org. This site lists trades, explains what the trade does, and gives links to union hall websites for more information on how to apply.
BHS offers CTE pathways in Health Science, Engineering and Architecture, Education, Business Management, Building Construction, Transportation, Performing Arts, and Media Arts
Union Apprenticeships
Trades training in a technical school costs money, but an apprenticeship is a full-time paid job. Apprentice pay scales are established in contracts negotiated by the union's bargaining unit, and increase over time. A first-year apprentice's wages are typically 40 percent to 50 percent of a journeyperson's wages. When each year of the apprenticeship is completed, the apprentice's pay increases by a fixed percentage. After completing the apprenticeship and any necessary testing, the newly-trained journeyperson earns a full union wage. In addition, apprentices are usually covered by the union's group benefits.
