Fifteen graduate from San Bernardino Workforce Apprenticeship Program

The Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC) recently announced the graduation of 15 formerly incarcerated individuals from the San Bernardino Second Chance Apprenticeship Readiness Program, which prepares formerly incarcerated people for union careers in the building trades.

Over the 7-week program, graduates gained the skills, certifications, and hands-on experience needed for meaningful careers. Participants earned industry-recognized certifications, including MC3 Certification, OSHA-10 Safety Certification, and CPR & First Aid Certification, and trained in construction math, blueprint reading, and tool identification.

Graduates also received hands-on experience across trades, including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, ironwork, laborers, sheet metal, and operating engineers. Many are already interviewing or in dispatch processes, taking the next step in building their careers.

“Our incredible team in San Bernardino has organized and led another amazing cohort that has provided emotional, physical, and mental preparation for union placement opportunities for this great group of men and women. We are excited for the next steps on their employment journey,” said Zachary Martin, ARC’s Workforce and Education Director.

To learn more, visit https://antirecidivism.org/our-programs/workforce-education.