Initiatives The overarching goal of California’s Strategic Workforce Development Plan is the reorientation and realignment of California’s workforce programs and institutions to support a dynamic and globally successful state economy that offers all residents – including the most vulnerable – an opportunity for a higher quality of life. The grants and initiatives highlighted on this page demonstrate the implementation of this vision by communities and regions throughout California. For more information on current and past projects, click on the links below. GRANTS AND INITIATIVESCurrent AB1111: Breaking Barriers to Employment InitiativeAmerica's Job Centers of California EvaluationEnglish Language Learner's Navigator InitiativeHigh Road Construction CareersHigh Road Training PartnershipsForwardFocus: AB 2060 Supervised Population Workforce TrainingRegional Collaboration, Regional Plan ImplementationWorkforce Accelerator FundWorkforce Corrections Partnership Past Regional Clusters Of Opportunity Grants (RICO) (ends summer 2018) ANNOUNCEMENTSThe California Workforce Development Board (CWDB) is seeking public comment regarding the Guidelines for California Workforce Development Board Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund Administration (Guidelines). Click here to view the Guidelines. To submit a comment, email CWDBInfo@cwdb.ca.gov with “Guideline Comment” in the subject line. Comments will be accepted until 5PM PT on June 15, 2020. 6/1/2020The CWDB is pleased to announce the SB1 High Road Construction Careers Awards. Click here to see the award announcement. 5/22/2018ForwardFocus 3.0 Award AnnouncementTo view the award announcements click here 7/7/2017 The California Workforce Development Board and the Labor and Workforce Development Agency have announced additional SlingShot funds to boost, expand and/or sustain awardees' current SlingShot efforts. To see the award list click here. 6/28/2017 The California Workforce Development Board and the Employment Development Department (EDD) have announced the Innovation Evaluation RFA award grants: Innovation Evaluation Award Announcement. Workforce Accelerator Fund 5.0 Award Announcements To view the award announcements click here. 5/1/2017 Big Ideas in Workforce Innovation now available electronically, here. California GovernorGavin NewsomVisit Governor's Website Featured Links CA Community Colleges Econ & Workforce Development California Labor and Workforce Development Agency Employment Development Department California Department of Industrial Relations California Department of Education State Personnel Board EDD/Labor Market Information Division EDD Policy & Guidance California Employment Training Panel Workforce Investment Works California Department of Rehabilitation California Workforce Development Board800 Capitol Mall, Suite 1022Sacramento CA 95814T: 916-657-1440F: 916-657-1377
