Matthew Thibault at Construction Dive reports California Governor Gavin Newsom has approved $25 million in grants for Apprenticeship Programs across the State, many of which will funnel Workers into the Construction Industry. The grants aid 88 Apprenticeship Programs that will train 22,208 California Workers in the Skilled Trades via the Employment Training Panel, a State Government apparatus that helps employers fund training for their Workers. Amid an ongoing labor crisis within the industry, California emphasized the economic impact that construction has on the State’s economy, as it generates more than $156 billion in annual economic activity and employs close to one million people. Many who will join the funded Apprenticeships are Women, justice-involved individuals, Veterans and people transitioning from unemployment or low-paying jobs. Over Newsom’s tenure as Governor, his efforts have supported 99,023 Apprentices, according to an issued press release.

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