Victor Valley College

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Victor Valley College Apprenticeship Program

Victor Valley College, in partnership with the community, is dedicated to providing opportunities for student learning and success through academic advancement, workforce development, and personal growth.

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  • Victor Valley College
  • 18422 Bear Valley Road
  • Victorville, CA 92395
  • Contact: Dave Nunez
  • David.Nunez@vvc.edu
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Meet Your Apprenticeship Team

  • Dave Nunez

    Dave Nunez

    Program Manager

    Dave Nuñez is a Program Manager in Victor Valley College’s Workforce Development Department, where he oversees Apprenticeships and Grants. With over five years of experience in higher education management, Dave brings a strategic and mission-driven approach to building workforce pathways that align with regional industry needs. Before transitioning to higher education, Dave served in the United States Marine Corps, retiring in 2019 after 21 years of active-duty service. His dedication to community service and lifelong learning make him a committed advocate for career development and educational access. Dave is passionate about creating opportunities that empower individuals to succeed in today’s evolving and dynamic workforce landscape.

  • Frank Castanos

    Frank Castanos

    Executive Director of Workforce Development

    Frank Castaños began his work with VVC as an Instructor in 2013. He has experience in customized trainings, grant development/implementation, industry partnerships, registered apprenticeships, re-entry programs and more. He is currently a member of the IEDRC’s Executive Council for Economic Development & Contract Education. He is hosted at VVC’s High Desert Training Center, but also facilitates programs throughout the community.

  • Program 1/4

    Community Health Worker Apprenticeship Program

    6 months to complete the program

    Access to this program is typically open to:

    • Current employees

      Incumbent workers referred to the program by their employer

    • Current Students

      Students enrolling in the program needing placement with an employer

    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.

    • HLTH 0108 and HLTH 0109 both Non-Credit; these are CHW parts 1 and 2.
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    Registered Nurse Apprenticeship Program

    30 - 54 months to complete the program

    Access to this program is typically open to:

    • Current employees

      Incumbent workers referred to the program by their employer

    • Current Students

      Students enrolling in the program needing placement with an employer

    • Entry-Level Job Seekers

      Entry-level job seekers with no previous experience

    • 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.

    • NURS 221/222/223/224 Nursing Processes 1/2/3/4.
    • While in the Nursing Program various requirements must be met for background checks, vaccination, grade maintenance, and more. These are specified in a Program Contract.

    Are there pre-conditions for entry into the Program or for apprentice job placement in this Industry Sector?

    • Must have a California driver's license
    • Must complete nursing program prerequisites: estimated 1-2 years of prerequisite courses
    • Apprentices will be required to take drug tests, physicals, vaccinations and background checks
    • Entry into Apprenticeship Program requires a program application, personal statement, employer interview, and “Matching Process"
    • Students who want to be considered for the VVC Nursing Apprenticeship must be also accepted into the VVC Nursing Program and maintain legal residency
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    Avionics/Electronics Technician Apprenticeship Program

    12 - 36 months to complete the program

    Access to this program is typically open to:

    • Current employees

      Incumbent workers referred to the program by their employer

    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.

    • ELCT-131 DC Circuit Theory & Analysis
    • ELCT-132 AC Circuit Theory & Analysis
    • ELCT-71 Principles of Digital Logic & Circuits
    • ELCT-73 Microprocessor Principles
    • CIS-190 Intro to Unix Operating Systems

    Are there pre-conditions for entry into the Program or for apprentice job placement in this Industry Sector?

    • Apprenticeship participants must be selected and vetted by a partnered employer to participate in the Avionics/Electronics Apprenticeship Program
    • Candidate must meet all requirements set forth by the partnered employer
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    Industrial Mechanic (Industrial Technologies and Advanced Manufacturing Industry Sector) Apprenticeship Program

    12 - 24 months to complete the program

    Access to this program is typically open to:

    • Current employees

      Incumbent workers referred to the program by their employer

    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.

    • Courses of Related Instruction: Courses address overarching topics such as precision measuring tools, trade math, basic and intermediate electricity, hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, mechanical drives, fasteners and gaskets, bearings, seals, conveyors, equipment troubleshooting, and welding.

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