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East Bay

Central Valley & Sacramento

My name is Salena, Program Coordinator at Tradeswomen, Inc.  I’m a vet Carpenter & Elevator Apprentice & proud union member.
I cover the Central Valley and I hold an Entry to Apprenticeship Workshop for Women on the 4th Thursday EVERY month at 6pm, sharp.
Check out our site’s events page to sign up for the next Bay Area Entry to Apprenticeship workshop and find your path in the construction industry, or sign up now.
Selena Durrell
Central Valley Program Coordinator

San Francisco and Peninsula

At A Glance

Bay Area

Here is a list of ALL of the apprenticeship programs in the BAY AREA. Please note, this list isn’t the best resource for current apprenticeship openings. Check out our career board for current apprenticeship openings.

BAY AREA APPRENTICESHIPS

Central Valley

Here is a list of ALL of the apprenticeship programs in the CENTRAL VALLEY. Please note, this list isn’t the best resource for current apprenticeship openings. Check out our career board for current apprenticeship openings

CENTRAL VALLEY APPRENTICESHIPS

Salena Durrell

Salena Durrell
Central Valley Program Coordinator

Salena Durrell, Central Valley Program Coordinator, joined Tradeswomen Inc. in June 2019 to cover the Fresno, Sacramento and Stockton areas. Originally from San Francisco has lived in Stockton for over 15 years where she attended Delta College. She got into the construction Trades in 2016 where she indentured as an apprentice with the Carpenters Local 152 and eventually the IUEC Local 8. In her time as an apprentice, she organized a successful meetup group event for Central Valley Tradeswomen, that was sponsored by the San Joaquin County Construction and Building Trades Council. She has always been an active member in her union, by attending meetings at her local and participating in city and state PLA hearings. In 2018 she testified in support of AB2358 that now is a law that prohibits harassment and discrimination of apprentices. She works closely with apprenticeship coordinators as she continues her passion of outreach and solidarity. In May of 2021, she became certified by North America's Building Trades Union as an MC3 Program Coordinator, and concurrently works with the North Valley Building Trades. In her free time she loves to listen to 80s/90s music with her daughter and go fishing.

sdurrell@tradeswomen.org

Programs & Resources
East & North Bay

'Math For the Trades' Preparation

Real teachers assisting you with the trades in mind:

  • Liberty High School - continuous enrollment, online
    Class Days & Times: Tuesday & Thursday from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
  • Pittsburg Adult Education - continuous enrollment, online
    Class Days & Times: Tuesday & Thursday from 4:00–6:00 p.m.
  • Contra Costa College - continuous enrollment, online
    Class Days & Times: Monday & Wednesday from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
  • McClymonds High School - continuous enrollment, online
    Class Days & Times: Tuesday & Thursday from 5:00-7:30 p.m.

Online Preparation Resources

Algebra:

  • Kahn Acadamy*also has many other test prep subjects such as reading  comprehension 

Basic Math:

 Mechanical Aptitude: 

Spatial Reasoning:

Reading Comprehension and English as a Second Language

English Reading Comprehension:  

English as a Second Language:

  • Check your local adult school or community college for enrollment

GED/ High School Equivalency                     

  • Check your local adult school or community college for enrollment

Local Pre-Apprenticeship Programs & Apprenticeship Readiness Programs                 

Cypress Mandela Training Center - Oakland
Future Build - Pittsburg
North Bay TIP (Trades Introduction Program) - Program locations vary in the North Bay
RichmondBuild - Richmond; Facebook Group is more current than website.
Rising Sun Center for Opportunity - Oakland

Programs & Resources
San Francisco, Peninsula & South Bay Area

'Math For the Trades' Preparation

Real teachers assisting you with the trades in mind:

  • Liberty High School - continuous enrollment, online
    Class Days & Times: Tuesday & Thursday from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
  • Pittsburg Adult Education - continuous enrollment, online
    Class Days & Times: Tuesday & Thursday from 4:00–6:00 p.m.
  • Contra Costa College - continuous enrollment, online
    Class Days & Times: Monday & Wednesday from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
  • McClymonds High School - continuous enrollment, online
    Class Days & Times: Tuesday & Thursday from 5:00-7:30 p.m.

Online Preparation Resources

Algebra:

  • Kahn Acadamy*also has many other test prep subjects such as reading  comprehension 

Basic Math:

 Mechanical Aptitude: 

Spatial Reasoning:

Reading Comprehension and English as a Second Language

English Reading Comprehension:  

English as a Second Language:

  • Check your local adult school or community college for information on classes and enrollment.

GED/ High School Equivalency                     

TBD

Local Pre-Apprenticeship Programs & Apprenticeship Readiness Programs                 

Programs & Resources
Sacramento and Central Valley

'Math For the Trades' Preparation

Real teachers assisting you with the trades in mind:

  • Liberty High School - continuous enrollment, online
    Class Days & Times: Tuesday & Thursday from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
  • Pittsburg Adult Education - continuous enrollment, online
    Class Days & Times: Tuesday & Thursday from 4:00–6:00 p.m.
  • Contra Costa College - continuous enrollment, online
    Class Days & Times: Monday & Wednesday from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
  • McClymonds High School - continuous enrollment, online
    Class Days & Times: Tuesday & Thursday from 5:00-7:30 p.m.

Online Preparation Resources

Algebra:

  • Kahn Acadamy*also has many other test prep subjects such as reading  comprehension 

Basic Math:

 Mechanical Aptitude: 

Spatial Reasoning:

Reading Comprehension and English as a Second Language

English Reading Comprehension:  

English as a Second Language:

  • Check your local adult school or community college for information on classes and enrollment.

GED/ High School Equivalency                     

  • Check your local adult school or community college for information on classes and enrollment.

Local Pre-Apprenticeship Programs & Apprenticeship Readiness Programs