The Central Valley Training Center of the California High-Speed Rail Authority is bringing more students into their pre-apprenticeship program. In total, they now have 206. As their work continues, more job opportunities are made available to a wider, more diverse group. The training program targets veterans, at-risk young adults, and minority and low-income populations in the Central Valley. Students are introduced to various construction trades from journeyman-level professionals. One student, Ponyboy Gonzales, said he “hopes to become a laborer or carpenter and hopes to work on building the nation’s first electrified high-speed rail system.” “It’s going to be part of American history and is going to bring a lot of opportunities and jobs,” he added.
Read the full story by California High-Speed Rail Authority News, published June 28, 2024, here: https://hsr.ca.gov/2024/06/28/photo-release-high-speed-rail-recognizes-13th-cohort-to-complete-central-valley-training-center-pre-apprenticeship-program/
