Regional California reflects a statewide commitment to building a more inclusive, sustainable, and resilient economy—– region by region. Aligned with the California Jobs First: State Economic Blueprint, Regional CA strengthens local capacity and aligns workforce, education, economic development, and community partners around shared goals.
The California Workforce Development Board (CWDB) supports leaders in each of the state’s regions as they collaborate across systems and sectors and develop innovative strategies that respond to local needs while addressing statewide priorities. By bringing together Regional Planning Units (RPUs), industry leaders, labor organizations, educational institutions, and community-based partners, this program accelerates the development of good-paying jobs that offer upward mobility and improved quality of life for all Californians.
Regional Planning Units
Regional Planning Units (RPUs) are defined by geographic areas within California that bring together Local Workforce Development Areas to plan and act as a unified network. Each RPU develops targeted regional plans designed to address the unique workforce challenges and business opportunities of its local communities.
By aligning local strategies and leveraging resources, RPUs promote an economy that prioritizes sustainable business growth, good-paying jobs, safe working conditions, and inclusive hiring practices – while tracking progress through key regional indicators:
- Industry Driven Training Solutions
- Equity and Job Quality
- Services to Target Population
- Partnerships and Shared Resources
Regional Organizers
Funded by the CWDB and hired by local workforce development boards, Regional Organizers are the bridges between workforce partners within each RPU. They work to strengthen collaboration among regional workforce leaders, help local board directors build and maintain effective governance structures, support industry sector partnerships, and coordinate with similar initiatives to advance shared regional goals.
