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Institute for Local Government Launches New Registered Apprenticeship Initiative to Address Public Sector Workforce Shortages
Initiative Spotlights New Partnership with the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office

Yolo County Confirmed as First Pilot Jurisdiction to Test the Model

SACRAMENTO, CA – In conjunction with National Apprenticeship Week, the Institute for Local Government (ILG) has announced the launch of Bridge, a new initiative to support California’s local governments in building their workforce pipeline through Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs) in “non-traditional” fields like human resources, accounting, IT, health and human services, and more.

California’s Public Sector Experiencing Workforce Challenges

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California Cities Honored for Innovative Programs and Partnerships to Boost Climate Resilience

As California experiences increasing wildfires, flooding, extreme heat events and other impacts of climate change, local governments across the state are taking decisive action to build their communities’ climate resilience and preparedness.

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California Launches Public-Private Partnership to Foster Infrastructure and Community Investments in Imperial Valley

The Imperial Valley Civic Ecosystem Initiative, a partnership between the Governor’s Office, California Energy Commission, California Strategic Growth Council, Institute for Local Government, and the Latino Community Foundation, works to ensure local Imperial Valley communities aren’t left behind as the region gears up to bolster the state’s clean energy future.  

To help ensure that opportunities for new infrastruct

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ILG Receives Millions in Grant Funding to Grow Non-Traditional Registered Apprenticeships in the Public Sector

New Initiative Will Champion Equitable Access to High Quality Local Government Careers and Address Pervasive Recruitment, Retention, and Diversity Challenges

The Institute for Local Government has been awarded numerous grants to help California local governments build public sector apprenticeship programs.

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October 2023

Message From ILG’s CEO & Executive Director

Dear Friends,

September has been a busy month for ILG as we continued to push forward towards California’s climate goals, strengthened connections between current and future leaders, and focused on uplifting and supporting our communities.

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