Programs – Bayha Group

Registered Apprentice Programs (RAPs)

Since 2015, Bayha Group has revolutionized accessible paid work experiences for youth through the creation and expansion of our competency-based Registered Apprentice Programs (RAPs). As Apprenticeship Industry Intermediaries, Bayha Group has provided paid, work-based learning experiences for over 1,400 young people in Deep Dives across diverse occupations such as Co-Designers, Software Developer Technician, Producers/Directors, and AR/VR Technical Writers. In addition, Bayha Group has registered over 565 pre-apprentices.

Our apprentices play a vital role in Co-Designing our programs, taking shared responsibility for planning and customizing work experiences for their peers. This collaborative approach is at the heart of Bayha Group, where our RAPs are designed for youth, and by youth.

The success of our RAPs depends on ongoing collaboration and relationships with both industry partners and school districts. For school districts, we offer grant-writing, consulting, and infrastructural support to run competency-based RAPs. In addition, we provide Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) strategies infused into recruiting, hiring, and retention in Registered Pre-Apprenticeship and Apprenticeship programs. For employers, we connect them with a strong cohort of youth eager to acquire skills and make an impact in these industries.

If you are interested in exploring how our organizations might collaborate, please reach out to connect@bayhagroup.com. Together, we are forging pathways to connect underserved youth to high-quality jobs and build sustainable workforce model for the future.

WorkWonder by Bayha Group

Partnering with industry professionals, WorkWonder has inspired 1400+ interns, pre-apprentices, and apprentices by creating impactful and accessible internship, pre-apprenticeship, and apprenticeship opportunities in a multitude of pathways. Interns, pre-apprentices, and apprentices are introduced to and utilize industry-level technology alongside workshops providing support for resume building, interview tips, and behavioral coaching. Having youth on staff provides a fresh perspective and helps co-design programs to meet ever-changing educational needs.

It made me realize what is out there in the world and the opportunities given to us.

I would tell the school Board Members that WorkWonder is a valuable opportunity for many students. I gained a lot of knowledge and would definitely recommend it to students who want to gain work skills and to those doubtful about what they want to pursue in the future.

The WorkWonder internship opened doors that I would have never imagined possible. The WorkWonder experience reinforced my beliefs and aspirations for the future; it strengthened my work ethic and personal goals.

I would tell School Board Members that the summer internship taught me the importance of fighting for a change you are passionate about. It taught me that we restrict ourselves due to fear, but we have the power to make a change.

The internship taught me good work skills like communication, leadership, responsibility, and problem-solving skills. It had me think outside the box and taught me so many new things and a way to outlook life.

AV Career Day at the LA Coliseum

As part of our continued mission to connect students with industry, in 2019 we brought together 150 high school students, audiovisual (AV) and digital media vendors, education and community leaders from the greater Los Angeles and Orange County communities to…

Equity-Centered Design Workshop

We partnered with Equity Designer Corrina Hui to bring this inclusive educating concept to Bellflower Unified’s Somerset High School, made possible by the Performance Partnership Pilots (P3) project by the Southeast Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board (SELACO WDB). This series of…

MADE Work (from home) Experience Program

After taking part in extensive, hands-on career readiness workshops, students from Downey Unified School District’s Warren, Downey, and Columbus High Schools will embark on a paid work (from home) experience in Summer 2020. This will enable them to gain real-life…

Downey Unified School District (DUSD)

After writing a grant that resulted in a nearly $6 million award from the California Career Pathways Trust, we got to work to assist with project management, data collection and analysis, and reporting and compliance. See the impact a grant…

College Admissions Academy

We implemented and currently facilitate this project at Downey Unified School District with the aim of increasing the number of students who apply to four-year colleges. Through coaching, students become more confident, with strong personal statements, resulting in more college…

Center for World Music

Our role: Develop and administer surveys and other data collection tools Report on data findings for grant funders Results: Center for World Music is a small non-profit and needed help with creating surveys, collecting and analyzing data to show return on investment…