Photo of Kami Peer, Policy Advisor at NextGen California, Isis Orellana Policy Analyst at California Workforce Association, Edgar Castillo Senior Manager at Workforce Development Policy and Systems, Sean Hughes Policy Director at California Opportunity Youth Network at the Youth Apprenticeship Summit on Jan 21, 2026.

NextGen’s own Kami Peer, Policy Advisor, presented #SB845 & other important youth #apprenticeship efforts across the state following the last convening of the CA Youth Apprenticeship Committee! 👍 Check out their report: www.dir.ca.gov/DAS/CYAC_Com...

ICYMI 👀 Last week #SB845 a bill co-sponsored by NextGen to expand youth apprenticeship programs in CA passed through the Senate Labor Committee! 🎉 Hear from CareerWise USA’s Executive VP Ryan Gensler why #YouthApprenticeship is important. ⤵️

NextGen’s Policy Advisor, Kami Peer with California Senator Sasha Renee Perez and Executive Vice President of Careerwise Ryan Gensler.

Thanks to CareerWise USA for providing expert testimony in support of #SB845 authored by @senatorsrp.bsky.social. CareerWise USA’s Executive VP shared practitioner perspective & support for this important step for high school career technical education.

National Apprenticeship Day, April 30, 2025. The graphic features various photos of apprenticeship work. NextGen Policy logo.

In celebration of #NationalApprenticeshipDay we’re proud to share that #SB845, a bill co-sponsored by NextGen to advance youth apprenticeship opportunities in CA, has passed unanimously through the Senate Labor committee! 🎉🧑‍🏭

NextGen California Policy Advisor, Kami Peer testifying at the Senate Education Committee for SB 845 (Pérez) Pupil Instruction: career technical education, career education, and apprenticeships.

Exciting news! #SB845 (@senatorsrp.bsky.social) has passed the Senate Education Committee - prioritizing youth apprenticeship opportunities! 👷🏽‍♀️🧑‍🔧 NextGen provided expert testimony to make career education more accessible & streamlined for all in CA. #apprenticeship