For employers
Stop competing for technicians. Start building them.
Partner employers hire apprentices, provide paid on-the-job training, and get technicians trained to a shared industry standard instead of ad-hoc onboarding.
Why partner
- Skilled, workforce-ready technicians
- Reduced onboarding costs
- Standardized, industry-driven training
- Increased employee retention
- Safety-focused culture built in
- Reliable workforce pipeline
- Customizable training for your fleet
Who partners with us
- Solar companies
- EV infrastructure providers
- Facility maintenance companies
- Utilities
- Municipal agencies
- School districts
- Fleet operators
- Property management
How to become a partner
- 1. Tell us how many technicians you need and where.
- 2. We align the track and cohort schedule to your operation.
- 3. You hire apprentices and supply mentored on-the-job hours.
- 4. A college training partner delivers related instruction; apprentices certify.
For business and industry
Customized workplace training
Saddleback College offers flexible, results-oriented training that can be customized for your workforce and delivered at your business or on campus. Ask about no-cost, low-cost, and subsidized training opportunities.
Explore available training
Review training options in leadership, continuous improvement, technology, safety, manufacturing, and workplace skills.
View brochureThese projects and programs are funded through Regional Strong Workforce grants, California Apprenticeship Initiative grants, CEC Grants, SBWIB or a combination.
Orange County Apprenticeship Network
Build your workforce. We’ll build the program.
OCAN’s Employer Engagement Team helps employers design registered apprenticeships, handle state registration, and connect with the college that delivers instruction. Employers provide the job; apprentices earn while they learn.
View OCAN employer postcardThese projects and programs are funded through Regional Strong Workforce grants, California Apprenticeship Initiative grants, CEC Grants, SBWIB or a combination.
Not sure whether the solar or EVSE track fits your service contracts? Review both pathways, then reach out.
Compare tracksPost your job openings on SCALE
Sign up to join SCALE and start posting your job descriptions. Your HR lead selects the RSI courses and skills each role requires, then verifies apprentice badges the moment a candidate meets them.