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Pre-Apprenticeship / Apprenticeship

Aero-Flex program
An Employer-Centric Earn and Learn Model for Apprenticeship

For more information: info@sbwib.org

Aero-Flex

SBWIB Aero-Flex Apprenticeship Program

After a mass layoff at Northrop Grumman, 59-year-old Pete Freeland found a new beginning. With help from EDD, partners, and a federal grant, he's now training to become a pilot. Proving with the right support, it’s never too late to follow your passion!

SBWIB Aero-Flex Apprenticeship Program

Meet Isabella Anaya, El Camino College student and Aircraft Interior Design and Upholstery Assembler/Installer graduate from Aura Seating. Watch as she shares insights into her experiences at Aura Seating and the skills she gained that have prepared her for a successful career in the world of design and technology.

Apprenticeship Opportunities Now Available

This project received $5,820,000 (100% of its total cost) from a grant awarded under the Apprenticeship Building America grant, as implemented by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration. 

U.S. Department of Labor Awards $12 Million Grant to West LA College/ South Bay Workforce Investment Board (SBWIB) Led Collaborative to Prepare 5,000 Apprentices for Advanced Manufacturing, Bioscience & IT Careers Nationwide

To be considered for an apprenticeship opportunity please provide your resume by following the link at the button below

Sign up for a FREE course to start learning the ins and outs of the aerospace industry with "Aerospace 101," a ToolingU-SME e-Learning course made in partnership with the SBWIB 

Click on the titles below to download information for the Aero-Flex Pre-Apprenticeship program

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Track I Workshop

Media

Apprenticeship Development

Why Apprenticeships Matter So Much, and Progress in the U.S. Podcast
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Listen to the podcast as Chris Cagle, SBWIB's Regional Affairs Manager, explains how the apprenticeship program works and why such programs are so important. He enumerates employee and student benefits and speaks about the SBWIB's work with SME to develop and register the first aerospace engineering apprenticeship occupation in the U.S. Click here to visit SME Media to share Podcast

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Phone: (310) 970-7700
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This WIOA Title 1 financially assisted program or activity is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities

by calling in advance to CRS 1-800-735-2922 or 310-680-3700. To learn more about Equal Opportunity click here.

Stevens Amendment Disclosure: SBWIB has programs funded via federal funds. For funding disclosure information, please click here.

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