OUR PROGRAMS
HARVEST PRE-APPRENTICESHIP
Selected Pre-Apprentices must enroll it at least 1 unit (60 hours) of unpaid work experience at the participating Community College in their County
More units may be added if approved by VETAP and employer
Upon successful completion, Pre-Apprentices receive priority enrollment for the following semester Viticulture Technician Apprenticeship Program
VITICULTURE TECHNICIAN APPRENTICESHIP
Two-year program beginning approximately July and January
Program includes both classroom instruction (14.5 units of viticulture and horticulture classes), and 3,000 hours of employment at participating vineyards
Receiving formalized training on-the-job under the supervision of a qualified worker in all processes necessary to become skilled in the occupation
Receiving V.A. benefits in addition to wages if the apprentice is an eligible veteran
Will be interviewed and screened by the Committee including background checks and will work at several vineyards in San Diego or Riverside County according to the needs and demands of the employers
Will be trained in most aspects of vineyard operations
Once the apprenticeship is completed, students will have earned a Certificate of Completion from the State of California through the California Apprenticeship Council
ENOLOGY TECHNICIAN APPRENTICESHIP
Two-year program beginning approximately July and January
Program includes both classroom instruction (14.5 units of enology and hospitality classes), and 3,000 hours of employment at participating wineries.
Receiving formalized training on-the-job under the supervision of a qualified worker in all processes necessary to become skilled in the occupation.
Receiving V.A. benefits in addition to wages if the apprentice is an eligible veteran
Will be interviewed and screened by the Committee including background checks and will work at several wineries in San Diego or Riverside County according to the needs and demands of the employers.
Will be trained in most aspects of winery operations.
Once the apprenticeship is completed, students will have earned a Certificate of Completion from the State of California through the California Apprenticeship Council.
