Contact
Talk to the program team.
Three people run this program. Pick the one closest to your question — students, employers, and colleges are all welcome.
Program lead
Dr. Jon Caffery
SMaRTech Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship structure, cohort planning, and college training partners.
jcaffery@saddleback.eduInstruction & curriculum
Dr. Mitchell Smith
SMaRTech Apprenticeship
Related instruction, curriculum alignment, and student readiness.
msmith@ycdjobs.orgWorkforce partnerships
Miriam Pradhan
ICAN
Employer partnerships, apprentice recruitment, and community outreach.
mfarnbauer@diagusa.orgTraining partners
Related instruction is delivered by participating colleges across the region. Cohort locations and schedules are confirmed by the program team.
- North Orange Continuing Education
- Fullerton College
- Cypress College
- Santa Ana College
- Santiago Canyon College
- Saddleback College
- Irvine Valley College
- Golden West College
- Orange Coast College
- Coastline College
Before you write
Most questions about OCAN, SCALE digital credentials, and the enrollment process are answered in our FAQ — including eligibility, cost, and program length.