The Mission College: Energy Transit Apprenticeship project contract was funded by a $250,000 contract with the California Community College Chancellor’s Office. Funding for this contract was provided by the California Energy Commission in the partnership with the California Workforce Development Board. These monies are being used to institutionalize new California Division of Apprenticeship Standards apprenticeships for the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority, with Mission College as the Lead Educational Agency. The contract supports the established Division of Apprenticeship Standards registered apprenticeships for Coach Operator and Service Mechanic. This project supports the enrollment of well over 200 apprentices and established the Mission College Department of Transportation Studies, created 29 Transit Career course leading to two Career and Technical Education Certificates. This contract will run through September 30, 2018.
