CA SB1376

Establishes a pilot preapprentice aerospace machining program administered by the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency to provide career technical education to high school students in machining and related manufacturing skills applicable to aerospace and other industries.

Creates the Machinist Investment Fund to be funded by direct federal appropriation, with program implementation contingent upon receipt of sufficient federal funding.

Requires community colleges to competitively apply for grants in partnership with local workforce investment boards, employers, and high schools, based on criteria including ability to address regional manufacturing needs and serve at-risk youth.

Directs the Chancellor's Office of the California Community Colleges to develop model preapprenticeship curriculum in aerospace and machining technology that results in NIMS (National Institute of Metalworking Skills) certification upon exam passage.

Requires participating community colleges to evaluate their program participation and submit findings to the Chancellor's Office by the grant end date; Chancellor's Office must submit a statewide evaluation to the Legislature by December 1, 2013; program sunsets January 1, 2015.