Here at the California Workforce Development Board, we see successful workforce development programs as human success stories. Our goal is to help people all over California connect with the training and services they need to secure a new, good-paying career. Scroll down to see inspiring people-focused impact.
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Celebrating Women's History Month
Honoring the talent, strength, and influence of women who have dedicated their lives to education, mentorship, and leadership in all workforce sectors.
Improving Workers Economic Mobility
Shirley Ware Education Center uses the High Road Framework and best practices to align supply, demand, education, and training to uplift low-wage occupations.
Training Behavioral Health Workers
The Worker Education and Resource Center, Inc. addresses shortages in Behavioral Health workers for Los Angeles and Alameda counties with their High Road Training Partnership grant.
Skilling School Food Professionals
Ten Californians recently graduated from Chef Ann Foundation’s Healthy School Food Pathway Fellowship program.
Addressing School Nursing Shortages
Our grantee, Sacramento City Unified School District, recently celebrated its first cohort graduation.
Launching Tech Careers
NPower California is a recipient of our Breaking Barriers to Employment grant.
Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week
Apprenticeships and pre-apprenticeships provide opportunities for individuals to earn money while acquiring valuable skills, experience, and credentials.
Female Construction Grads Breaking the Mold
On June 30, 2023, ValleyBuild, a training branch of the Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board, celebrated the graduation of a 15-person, all-female cohort.
