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Transform your career or business with tailored apprenticeship programs.
If you’re looking to discover a fulfilling career or seeking assistance in developing your business’s workforce, CraftED is here to guide you every step of the way!
Why Apprenticship Programs?
Discover the measurable impact of our workforce development initiatives.
Apprenticeships have an average $1.47 return for every $1 invested (U.S. Department of Commerce).
52% of Kern employers in trades and logistics report difficulty finding qualified local workers (Kern EDC Workforce Report, 2023).
Employers report 92% retention of workers who complete apprenticeships.
Building the Future of Kern County’s Workforce
At CraftED Pathways, we connect two essential communities:
● Individuals seeking life-changing careers — We offer pre-apprenticeship programs, career coaching, and job readiness training designed to help you enter high-demand fields with confidence.
● Employers building the workforce of the future — We design and manage custom apprenticeship pipelines, from recruitment to retention, so you can access skilled, work-ready talent built for your industry..
Empowering Worker Success
Customized Pre-Apprenticeship Programs
Paid Apprenticship Placement upon Graduation
Online Learning Flexibility
We bridge the gap between education and employment by providing both front and back-end services establlishing a seamless transition into the workforce.
How Apprenticeship Placement Works:
Choose your Pre-Apprenticeship Program Career Course To be placed in a Registered Apprenticeship Program, Craft the Pathway Right for You!
Enroll in a career-ready bootcamp
Get matched with a vetted employer
Begin a paid apprenticeship
Our Mission
At CraftED Pathways, we are committed to helping individuals build meaningful, future-proof careers in an era increasingly defined by automation and AI-driven disruption. As critical industries across the U.S. face widening skill gaps — from clean energy to advanced manufacturing to healthcare — we connect people to hands-on training, real job pathways, and the confidence to lead in tomorrow’s economy. At the same time, we support the growth of small and mid-sized businesses, helping them develop the kind of skilled, loyal workforce they need to compete in a landscape dominated by corporate consolidation. By designing custom apprenticeship pipelines and cultivating leadership from within, we empower businesses to thrive — and people to rise — together.
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