Riverside City College
- Riverside City College
- 4800 Magnolia Avenue
- Riverside, CA 92506
- Contact: John Wilson
- john.wilson@rcc.edu
Meet Your Apprenticeship Team
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John Wilson
Apprenticeship Director
John has decades of managerial experience in employment-based services, the last 12 years in workforce development. With LAUNCH and RCC professionals, he is developing registered apprenticeship programs that align with current RCC pathways. Prior to joining RCC, John performed career services work at Mt. San Antonio College. Earlier, as the Business and Employment Services Manager for Coalition for Responsible Community Development, linked to the Los Angeles Trade Technical College, John was instrumental in bringing the EWDD’s premier WorkSource Center into prominence in record time. He is a Certified Workforce Development Professional and a Registered Offender Workforce Development Specialist. He serves as Regional Vice President for the California Employer Advisory Council and as Chair of the LA Metro Employer Advisory Council.
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Dr. Shari Yates
Dean of Instruction
Shari has served as RCC Dean of Instruction, CTE Division, since 2020. She is a tenured Professor of Early Childhood Education, having served the RCC District from 1990. She has played a key role in providing services to meet the economic and workforce development needs of the Riverside community. In her position as head of the School of Education and Teacher Preparation Department, she has led the training of community college students to teach young children. Shari is a highly experienced educator, having taught preschool, public school, primary and secondary, and having served in many leadership roles throughout her career. She received a BS in Health Science Education at Brigham Young University, attended CSU Long Beach receiving both master’s degree and Early Childhood Specialist (Ed.S.), then earned a doctorate degree in Organizational Leadership from Brandman University.
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Program 1/10
Automotive Tech & Mechanic (Automotive Industry Sector) Apprenticeship Program
24 months to complete the programAccess to this program is typically open to:
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Current employeesIncumbent workers referred to the program by their employer
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Current StudentsStudents enrolling in the program needing placement with an employer
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Entry-Level Job SeekersEntry-level job seekers with no previous experience
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GeneralWorkers with experience in the industry prior to apprenticeship
Individuals who previously completed specified apprenticeship or pre-apprenticeship
The courses required
The courses required to complete the program are listed here. Many other courses of Related Instruction are also available and subject to apprenticeship waiver of fees.
Apprentices are required to complete one certificate pathway in order to complete the Related Instruction portion of the Program
Are there pre-conditions for entry into the Program or for apprentice job placement in this Industry Sector?
- Must have a California drivers license
- Must complete an introductory course at the school
- Employers may require drug test and background check
- Entry into Apprenticeship Program includes conditions
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Program 2/10
Automotive Master Technician (Automotive Industry Sector) Apprenticeship Program COMING SOON
24 months to complete the programAccess to this program is typically open to:
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Current employees
Incumbent workers referred to the program by their employer
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Entry-Level Job Seekers
Entry-level job seekers with no previous experience
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General
Workers with experience in the industry prior to apprenticeship
Individuals who previously completed specified apprenticeship or pre-apprenticeship
The courses required
The courses required to complete the program are listed here. Many other courses of Related Instruction are also available and subject to apprenticeship waiver of fees.
- Apprentices are required to complete one certificate pathway in order to complete the Related Instruction portion of the Program
Are there pre-conditions for entry into the Program or for apprentice job placement in this Industry Sector?
- Must have a California drivers license
- Must complete an introductory course at the school
- Employers may require drug test and background check
- Entry into Apprenticeship Program includes conditions
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Program 3/10
Cybersecurity Support Technician (IT & Cybersecurity Industry Sector) Apprenticeship Program
24 months to complete the programAccess to this program is typically open to:
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Current employees
Incumbent workers referred to the program by their employer
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Current Students
Students enrolling in the program needing placement with an employer
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Entry-Level Job Seekers
Entry-level job seekers with no previous experience
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General
Workers with experience in the industry prior to apprenticeship
Individuals who previously completed specified apprenticeship or pre-apprenticeship
The courses required
The courses required to complete the program are listed here. Many other courses of Related Instruction are also available and subject to apprenticeship waiver of fees.
- CIS-21A Linux Operating System Administration
- CIS-25 Information and Communications Technology
- CIS-26A Cisco Networking Academy 1A
- CIS-26B Cisco Networking Academy 1B
- CIS-27 Information and Network Security
- One technical elective course
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Program 4/10
Information Technology Specialist (IT & Cybersecurity Industry Sector) Apprenticeship Program
24 months to complete the programAccess to this program is typically open to:
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Current employees
Incumbent workers referred to the program by their employer
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Current Students
Students enrolling in the program needing placement with an employer
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Entry-Level Job Seekers
Entry-level job seekers with no previous experience
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General
Workers with experience in the industry prior to apprenticeship
Individuals who previously completed specified apprenticeship or pre-apprenticeship
The courses required
The courses required to complete the program are listed here. Many other courses of Related Instruction are also available and subject to apprenticeship waiver of fees.
- CIS-21A Linux Operating System Administration
- CIS-25 Information and Communications Technology
- CIS-26A Cisco Networking Academy 1A
- CIS-26B Cisco Networking Academy 1B
- CIS-27 Information and Network Security
- One technical elective course
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Program 5/10
Cybersecurity Professional (IT & Cybersecurity Industry Sector) Apprenticeship Program COMING SOON
24 months to complete the programAccess to this program is typically open to:
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General
Workers with experience in the industry prior to apprenticeship
Individuals who previously completed specified apprenticeship or pre-apprenticeship
The courses required
The courses required to complete the program are listed here. Many other courses of Related Instruction are also available and subject to apprenticeship waiver of fees.
- Under Development
Are there pre-conditions for entry into the Program or for apprentice job placement in this Industry Sector?
- Under Development
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Program 6/10
ECE Teacher (Early Childhood Educator Industry Sector) Apprenticeship Program
24 months to complete the programAccess to this program is typically open to:
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Current employees
Incumbent workers referred to the program by their employer
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Current Students
Students enrolling in the program needing placement with an employer
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Entry-Level Job Seekers
Entry-level job seekers with no previous experience
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General
Workers with experience in the industry prior to apprenticeship
Individuals who previously completed specified apprenticeship or pre-apprenticeship
The courses required
The courses required to complete the program are listed here. Many other courses of Related Instruction are also available and subject to apprenticeship waiver of fees.
- EAR 20 Child Growth and Development
- EAR 24 Introduction to Curriculum
- EAR 28 Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children
- EAR 42 Child, Family, and Community
- EAR 19 Observation and Assessment
- EAR 25 Teaching in a Diverse Society
- EAR 26 Health, Safety, and Nutrition
- EAR 30 Practicum in Early Childhood Education
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Program 7/10
ECE Master Teacher (Early Childhood Educator Industry Sector) Apprenticeship Program
24 months to complete the programAccess to this program is typically open to:
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Current employees
Incumbent workers referred to the program by their employer
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Current Students
Students enrolling in the program needing placement with an employer
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Entry-Level Job Seekers
Entry-level job seekers with no previous experience
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General
Workers with experience in the industry prior to apprenticeship
Individuals who previously completed specified apprenticeship or pre-apprenticeship
The courses required
The courses required to complete the program are listed here. Many other courses of Related Instruction are also available and subject to apprenticeship waiver of fees.
- EAR 20 Child Growth and Development
- EAR 24 Introduction to Curriculum
- EAR 28 Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children
- EAR 42 Child, Family, and Community
- EAR 19 Observation and Assessment
- EAR 25 Teaching in a Diverse Society
- EAR 26 Health, Safety, and Nutrition
- EAR 30 Practicum in Early Childhood Education
Are there pre-conditions for entry into the Program or for apprentice job placement in this Industry Sector?
- Must have a California drivers license
- Must complete an introductory course at the school
- Employers may require drug test and background check
- Entry into Apprenticeship Program may require a long time
- Entry into Apprenticeship Program includes conditions
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Program 8/10
ECE Site Supervisor (Early Childhood Educator Industry Sector) Apprenticeship Program
24 months to complete the programAccess to this program is typically open to:
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Current employees
Incumbent workers referred to the program by their employer
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Current Students
Students enrolling in the program needing placement with an employer
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Entry-Level Job Seekers
Entry-level job seekers with no previous experience
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General
Workers with experience in the industry prior to apprenticeship
Individuals who previously completed specified apprenticeship or pre-apprenticeship
The courses required
The courses required to complete the program are listed here. Many other courses of Related Instruction are also available and subject to apprenticeship waiver of fees.
- EAR 20 Child Growth and Development
- EAR 24 Introduction to Curriculum
- EAR 28 Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children
- EAR 42 Child, Family, and Community
- EAR 19 Observation and Assessment
- EAR 25 Teaching in a Diverse Society
- EAR 26 Health, Safety, and Nutrition
- EAR 30 Practicum in Early Childhood Education
Are there pre-conditions for entry into the Program or for apprentice job placement in this Industry Sector?
- Must have a California drivers license
- Must complete an introductory course at the school
- Employers may require drug test and background check
- Entry into Apprenticeship Program may require a long time
- Entry into Apprenticeship Program includes conditions
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Program 9/10
Licensed Vocational Nursing (Healthcare Industry Sector) Apprenticeship Program
12 months to complete the programAccess to this program is typically open to:
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Current employees
Incumbent workers referred to the program by their employer
Individuals with specified industry or academic credential required prior to entry
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Current Students
Students enrolling in the program needing placement with an employer
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General
Workers with experience in the industry prior to apprenticeship
Individuals who previously completed specified apprenticeship or pre-apprenticeship
The courses required
The courses required to complete the program are listed here. Many other courses of Related Instruction are also available and subject to apprenticeship waiver of fees.
- Fundamentals of Nursing
- Beginning and Advanced Nursing Skills/Clinical Simulation
- Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing
- Leadership for the Vocational Nurse
- Growth/Development: Psychology Adult-Geriatric
- Growth and Development of the Child
- Critical Thinking and the Nursing Process
- Maternal and Child Health Nursing both class and lab
Are there pre-conditions for entry into the Program or for apprentice job placement in this Industry Sector?
- Must have a California drivers license
- Must complete an introductory course at the school
- Employers may require drug test and background check
- Entry into Apprenticeship Program may require a long time
- Entry into Apprenticeship Program includes conditions
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Program 10/10
Registered Nursing (Healthcare Industry Sector) Apprenticeship Program
24 months to complete the programAccess to this program is typically open to:
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Current employees
Incumbent workers referred to the program by their employer
Individuals with specified industry or academic credential required prior to entry
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Current Students
Students enrolling in the program needing placement with an employer
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General
Workers with experience in the industry prior to apprenticeship
Individuals who previously completed specified apprenticeship or pre-apprenticeship
The courses required
The courses required to complete the program are listed here. Many other courses of Related Instruction are also available and subject to apprenticeship waiver of fees.
- Transition Course for Advanced Placement Students (LVN-to-RN bridge)
- Foundation of Nursing
- Nursing Care of the Childbearing Family/Newborn
- Beginning, and Intermediate Medical-Surgical Nursing
- Care of Children and their Families
- Mental health Nursing
- Complex Care/Leadership, Critical Thinking
Are there pre-conditions for entry into the Program or for apprentice job placement in this Industry Sector?
- Must have a California drivers license
- Must complete an introductory course at the school
- Employers may require drug test and background check
- Entry into Apprenticeship Program may require a long time
- Entry into Apprenticeship Program includes conditions
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