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6 registered apprenticeship sponsors in California train welding apprentices. Registered apprenticeships (U.S. Dept of Labor) pay wages from day one — training costs are typically covered by the sponsor instead of tuition. Yes — California DAS-registered welding/ironworker/pipe-trades apprenticeships (3-4 years paid) count toward the C-60's 4-year experience requirement and prepare for AWS/LADBS qualification tests
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| Sponsor | Program type | County |
|---|---|---|
| Southwest Regional Apprentice Program | Single Employer | San Diego County |
| NAVFAC SouthWest | Single Employer | San Diego County |
| Naval Consolidated Brig, Miramar | Single Employer | San Diego County |
| Sponsor | Program type | County |
|---|---|---|
| UA Local 342 Plumbers & Pipefitters JATC | Multiple Employer | Contra Costa County |
| Sponsor | Program type | County |
|---|---|---|
| Fleet Readiness Center Southwest - North Island | Single Employer | San Diego County |
| Sponsor | Program type | County |
|---|---|---|
| Siemens Industry, Inc, Mobility Division, Rolling | Single Employer | Sacramento County |
To apply: contact sponsors through apprenticeship.gov or the sponsor's own site. Prefer classroom-first? Compare the 85 welding schools in California.