LVN-to-RN Apprenticeship Program

-In 2016, Local 1000 worked to launch the very first LVN-to-RN civil service apprenticeship program in the country, offering upward mobility to Unit 20 healthcare workers at California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS). Since then, we have grown our program by partnering with San Joaquin Delta College, Sacramento City College, and Riverside City College. Local 1000 has registered over 75 apprentices in these apprenticeships. The majority of the apprentices are now working as Registered Nurses at CCHCS.

Our grant writing efforts continue to bring funding to expand the program. We are proud to announce that, with the support of High Road Training Partnership funding secured by Local 1000’s research department, we will be offering the apprenticeship at Bakersfield College beginning 2024! This development further expands program development into Kern County and provides meaningful opportunities for more of our members.

Apprenticeship Details

LVNs admitted to these apprenticeship programs retain their permanent positions while in the program. LVNs gain the requisite RN skills and competencies through a combination of classroom theory, clinical experience, and on-the-job training. This program prepares individuals to function fully and effectively as RNs working for CCHCS under the complete care model. Our contract language provides time off without loss of pay (“20/20 time”) for apprentices to participate in classes and clinicals. Many of the costs associated with participation in these apprenticeship programs are covered by grant funding.

LVN-to-RN Preapprenticeship Program

Local 1000, in partnership with CCHCS, expanded on past training efforts by offering a pre-apprenticeship program which began in 2023. With coursework offered through San Joaquin Delta College, Sacramento City College, and Riverside City College, this program is intended to support LVNs who are pursuing the LVN-to-RN apprenticeship program but need assistance to complete core science prerequisites. Preapprentices will have their tuition waived as they continue to complete the requirements on their pathway to becoming a Registered Nurse.

Below are some helpful links to provide you with information for our various LVN to RN programs, as well as information about how to apply.

• Sacramento City College (SCC) LVN-to-RN Apprenticeship Program Information
• Riverside City College (RCC) LVN-to-RN Apprenticeship Program Information
• San Joaquin Delta College (SJDC) LVN-to-RN Apprenticeship Program Information
• Bakersfield College (BC) LVN-to-RN Apprenticeship Program Information
• Local 1000 LVN-to-RN pre-apprenticeship Program

For more information, email [email protected]