EWDD is seeking proposals from qualified consulting teams to develop a blueprint for a Registered Apprenticeship Hub, create a web platform for Registered Apprenticeship programs, and establish at least one registered apprenticeship in a high-growth sector. The City of Los Angeles recognizes the value apprenticeships bring in meeting the needs of both industry and the community, particularly in technical and high-demand sectors. To strengthen and expand apprenticeship opportunities, this project will accomplish three key objectives: (1) establish a blueprint for a regional Registered Apprenticeship Hub that fosters collaboration among key stakeholders, (2) create a centralized apprenticeship web platform to connect job seekers with opportunities and resources, and (3) develop at least one registered apprenticeship in a high-growth sector. Building upon existing local, state, and federal funding sources and leveraging best practices from global apprenticeship models, this project will enhance the City’s ability to meet the evolving needs of the workforce while ensuring equitable access to career pathways for underserved communities. A key component of this project is to establish a blueprint for a regional Registered Apprenticeship Hub—a structured framework that will guide the development of an apprenticeship ecosystem in the Los Angeles region. This blueprint will outline best practices drawn from international apprenticeship models to create a streamlined, accessible, and employer-responsive system that supports the expansion of registered apprenticeships across high-growth industries. The Registered Apprenticeship Hub will serve as a one-stop resource where employers, industry leaders, and training providers can receive the technical support needed to design, register, and implement apprenticeship programs. By leveraging proven global strategies, the hub will help standardize processes, remove barriers to entry for businesses, and ensure that training programs align with industry standards and workforce demands. It will act as a central coordination point, bringing together education partners, workforce development entities, unions, employers and community-based organizations to create structured pathways into quality jobs.
