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Addressing barriers to health care access and mental health care requires support and collaboration. As we recognize Mental Health Awareness Month, learn how California is investing in our behavioral health workforce, building partnerships, and creating inclusive career pathways to overcome barriers to care and support communities. Read our latest blog post at labor.ca.gov

Capped off National Apprenticeship Week exploring the career pathways at Pasadena City College with !

In alignment with the Governor’s Master Plan on Career Education and through programs like Construction Trades Lab, California is expanding apprenticeships and earn-and-learn opportunities — providing more Californians with pathways to good paying jobs.

Explored career pathways today at Pasadena City College with !

In alignment with the Governor’s Master Plan on Career Education and through programs like ’s Construction Trades Lab, California is expanding apprenticeships and earn-and-learn opportunities — providing more Californians with pathways to good paying careers.

During National Apprenticeship Week, we’re highlighting California’s more than 674,735 earn-and-learn opportunities, including over 245,000 registered apprenticeships.

“California has expanded access to paid, hands-on training that meets workers where they are and connects them to real opportunity. Through apprenticeships, we’re working with education, industry, and labor to build a workforce that works for all Californians.” -California Labor Secretary Stewart Knox

Read more at labor.ca.gov

During National Apprenticeship Week, we're highlighting California’s More than 674,735 earn-and-learn opportunities, including over 245,000 registered apprenticeships.

“California has expanded access to paid, hands-on training that meets workers where they are and connects them to real opportunity. Through apprenticeships, we’re working with education, industry, and labor to build a workforce that works for all Californians.” - California Labor Secretary Stewart Knox

https://www.gov.ca.gov/2026/04/28/governor-newsom-celebrates-national-apprenticeship-week-highlighting-pathways-connecting-workers-to-good-jobs/

As we wrap up Women's History Month and Farmworker Awareness Week, we're proud to spotlight another woman who leads and whose work directly impacts farmworkers across California: Victoria Hassid, Board Chair of .ca. The ALRB protects the rights of agricultural employees to collectively bargain for better wages and working conditions. Victoria is deeply committed to her work in public service and, just as her mother inspired her, she hopes to inspire talented individuals to join public service and make a real difference in the lives of millions across California.

Her advice for women professionals? "Network and find mentors.” And “don't be afraid that every decision determines your entire career." Victoria’s own path has been full of unpredictable turns, leading to her current role.

Who inspires her most? Her mom, an attorney who persevered through a time when women were often discounted. "Despite having to constantly prove herself simply because she was a woman, she loved public service and inspired that in me."

See a recap of all our “Women Who Lead” spotlights from this month in our latest blog post: labor.ca.gov/news/