This summer apprentice program is designed to be mutually beneficial to students, industry members, and the Carpenters Union (SoCal Local 714 and NorCal Local 217). The first of its kind, students participate annually in this unique internship experience offered by industry partners. Thirty students are provided the opportunity to work on a construction site as a first-period apprentice during the summer. The internship begins with one week of training that includes OSHA 10, fall protection, hand and power tool usage, and an introduction to labor history before students start their field internship. Through this program, participating student interns gain valuable field experience.