Pre-Apprenticeship

Pre-Apprenticeship is the process of gaining the necessary knowledge and skills to meet the entry level requirements for an apprenticeship program. The Cal-JAC Academy is a registered pre-apprenticeship program affiliated with the California Firefighter Joint Apprenticeship Committee.

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Firefighting is a skilled occupation that takes specialized coursework just to meet minimum hiring qualifications. At the Cal-JAC, we recognize that time and money it takes to meet the entry level requirements for a firefighting job can be a barrier. Learn More

EMT Academy

The Cal-JAC Academy is a pre-apprenticeship program, designed to remove barriers to entry and provide a direct path toward the fire service for qualified candidates who also demonstrated economic need. Learn More

Paramedic Academy

The Cal-JAC Academy is currently pursuing accreditation as a new paramedic school. Classes are scheduled to start in the fall of 2022. Please click here for more information and to apply. Learn More