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Apprenticeship

Apprenticeship is the time-honored system of experienced artisans training the next generation. The California Firefighter Joint Apprenticeship Committee brings this tradition to the California fire service. 

For Departments

The California Firefighter Joint Apprenticeship Committee is a standards-based apprenticeship program.

  • Instructor of Record

    The Instructor of Record is appointed by the department and must meet the requirements to hold a current and valid Clear CA Teaching Credential or apply for an Adult Education Designated Subjects Teaching Credential.

  • Administrative Procedures

    At the Cal-JAC, it’s our goal to keep administrative procedures as simple as possible, while still complying with all state and federal laws and regulations governing apprenticeship. 

  • SubJAC

    Each participating department establishes a sub-committee (SubJAC) of the statewide Cal-JAC to implement the apprenticeship program in their department.

  • Training Coordinator

    The Training Coordinator is appointed by the department and is the primary point of contact between the Cal-JAC and the department.

Apprenticeship

  • Veterans’ Benefits

    The Cal-JAC Training Program is authorized by the Department of Veteran’s Affairs to facilitate educational benefits for apprentices who have separated from the military and are eligible to receive benefits.