Transcend Horizons Trades Campus — Yolo County Pilot
Pilot Trades Campus
EVERYBODY WANTS TO ENJOY THE VIEW.BUT VERY FEW ARE WILLING TO MAKE THE CLIMB
The Process
A Pipeline Built for Real Life
Foundation
Stable housing for young adults ages 18–24. Shared household model with case management, wraparound support, and a safe base to build from.
Readiness
Digital Skills Center access, OSHA-10 certification, and financial literacy training. Building the foundation every trade career requires.
Apprenticeship
Hands-on trades training with real-world skill development. Construction is the anchor trade — building the foundation for every career that follows.
Career
Direct job placement support followed by 6–12 months of follow-up. We don't close the file at graduation.
THERE IS NO SUBSTITUTE FOR HARD WORK
Trade Tracks
Six Paths. One Direction.
Building real, credentialed pathways out of foster care and housing instability — through the skilled trades and the digital economy.
Construction
Foundational skills for the built environment. The anchor trade of the Trades Campus — framing, finishing, site safety, and beyond.
Solar Energy
Clean energy installation and maintenance. One of the fastest-growing trades in California, with strong union and contractor pathways.
Plumbing
Essential infrastructure trade with strong union pathways. Residential and commercial plumbing, pipefitting, and systems work.
Cosmetology
A licensed trade with real entrepreneurial potential. State-board credentialed, with pathways to salon ownership and independent practice.
Nursing / Healthcare
CNA and healthcare entry pathways. A direct route into one of California's most stable and in-demand career sectors.
Auto / Mechanic
Automotive service and repair. Diagnostic skills, maintenance, and hands-on shop work building real careers in the automotive industry.
By the numbers
Outcomes & Results
Youth who complete Transcend Trades Campus achieve:
Completion rate
Through the Foundation phase
Advance to apprenticeship
Registration within 9 months of completion
Wage progression
Entry-level to journeyperson per hour
Youth served annually
Across all trade tracks by Year 3
Program Director: TBD