CA Opportunity Youth Apprenticeship (COYA) Grant (copy)

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The goal of the California Opportunity Youth Apprenticeship (COYA) Grant is to develop and test innovative practices to increase the participation of opportunity youth in pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs and to demonstrate the impact of apprenticeship on employment and earnings outcomes for opportunity youth.

COYA was established in SB 191 for the purposes of awarding grant funds to eligible applicants to provide funding for existing apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs or to develop new apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs to serve opportunity youth and satisfy the goals and objectives of the grant program.

COYA awarded $31 million in grants through its first round, which was announced in July 2024 and has a performance period of 2024-2026, more details below. A second round of COYA Grants will be opening in Q1 2025.

 

COYA Site

23COYAPP-01 Grant Agreement Fully Executed.pdf

 

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Los Medanos College – Seeking Lead and Assistant Instructors

Los Medanos College (LMC) is seeking experienced fire service professionals to serve as Lead and Assistant Instructors for our upcoming Spring Fire Academy.

We are looking for California State Fire Training-certified professionals who are interested in sharing their knowledge, field experience, and enthusiasm for the fire service with the next generation of firefighters.
This spring, LMC will build upon our valued partnership with Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (ConFire) to host the Academy at their training site. This partnership provides an exceptional environment for students to learn while connecting their classroom and academy training to the expectations, culture, and practices of the fire service.
We hope to engage firefighters and fire service professionals from throughout the region who can bring a range of experiences and perspectives to our recruits. Opportunities are available for both Lead Instructors and Assistant Instructors, making this an excellent way to contribute whether you are an experienced instructor or a fire professional interested in becoming more involved in training and education.
As an instructor, you will have the opportunity to:
  • Share your professional expertise and real-world experience with Academy recruits
  • Help develop skilled, disciplined, and service-minded future firefighters
  • Work alongside other experienced fire service professionals
  • Strengthen connections between regional fire agencies and Los Medanos College
  • Inspire students as they prepare to enter the fire service
We would greatly appreciate your help in sharing this opportunity throughout your departments, agencies, and professional networks.
Fire service professionals who are interested in serving as a Lead or Assistant Instructor are encouraged to complete this 4-minute interest survey.
Thank you for your partnership and for your commitment to developing the next generation of fire service professionals. We look forward to bringing together talented instructors from across our region to create an outstanding learning experience for LMC Fire Academy recruits.
Warm regards,
Emerald Templeton
Dean, Career Technical Education &
Workforce and Economic Development (interim)
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Registered Instructor Flow Chart

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SFT – 2025 Procedures Manual Posted

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The 2025 Procedures Manual is now posted to the SFT website:

Regulations and Incorporated Documents | OSFM.

The 2025 State Fire Training Procedures Manual will be implemented on April 1, 2026. This updated edition includes several important changes, including updates to instructor qualifications, such as the retirement of the Senior, Primary, and Assistant Instructor levels and the introduction of the Instructor Trainee, Skills Coach, and Vendor Expert roles, as well as other important revisions and changes.

To ensure all instructional personnel have reviewed and understand the new Procedures Manual, all Registered Instructors and Registered Evaluators are required to complete the Title 19 Update Web Form in the SFT User Portal.

The Procedures Manual and web form will both be available beginning April 1, 2026. The web form must be completed by June 1, 2026.

Individuals who do not complete the web form by the deadline will not be eligible to teach or evaluate until the update is submitted. If you have questions, please contact the SFT Help Desk.

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Credit for Prior Learning Liaisons

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The ASCCC is seeking Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) liaisons from each college.

CPL Memo FEB

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