Regional CA

“Regionalism is a place for organizing resources, effective approaches, systems, and leadership to achieve scale and impact from existing workforce programs. The end-game is not regionalism for its own sake; it’s to get more Californians into good jobs, with a focus on those traditionally left out of economic prosperity.”
– Tim Rainey, Executive Director,
California Workforce Development Board
The objective of regionalism is to enhance partnerships, create collaboration among multiple workforce systems, improve resources, and develop effective and innovative approaches by bringing key workforce leaders together. The focus is to strategically scale successes and to generate impact throughout our workforce system that will enrich working conditions and provide livable wages throughout our state. The exact manner in which these goals and enhanced partnerships are coordinated throughout the state varies from region to region, due to the uniqueness of each Regional Planning Unit (RPU). To support the development of strong regions, the California Workforce Development Board (CWDB) continues to invest in regional capacity building through professional development, training, promoting regional advocacy, and providing regional technical assistance.
For more information on regionalism, be sure to read:
- SlingShot At a Glance,
- SlingShot- Accelerating Income Mobility through Regional Collaboration, and
- “What Do You Know About Regional Organizing?”
Regional Organizers
Regional Organizers (ROs) positions are funded by the CWDB and the ROs are hired by the Local Workforce Development Boards (LWDBs) in each RPU. The RO’s are tasked to support ongoing efforts to enhance collaboration of regional workforce leaders and implement the Regional Plans. They are also responsible for assisting the LWDB Directors to develop and maintain regional communication and governance structures, to support industry sector partnerships, and coordinate with other initiatives to assist with accomplishing regional goals.
Regional Training Coordinators
Regional Training Coordinators (RTCs) positions are funded by the CWDB and are hired by LWDB Directors in each region to work with the California Workforce Association (CWA) to develop and implement the regional training plan. The RTCs are charged with ensuring that workforce staff and regional workforce partners receive training and professional development opportunities to ensure regional plan goals are fulfilled. RTCs also provide the necessary oversight and coordination of all regionally based professional development opportunities for staff and partners within the RPU.
Technical Assistance Providers
The contracted Regional Technical Assistance providers will assist the CWDB to provide ongoing high-level technical in an effort to meet the needs of the RTCs and ROs throughout the state. The goal of the technical assistance providers is to help the RPUs address challenges, barriers, break down silos, address administrative inefficiencies, and/or implementation efforts to fulfill efforts to accomplish goals as outlined in the RPUs Regional Plan.
Evaluators
The evaluation is designed as a formative evaluation designed to help CWDB evaluate regional plan implementation efforts, explore the lessons learned, provide real-time recommendations to address ongoing issues impacting policy direction, regional coordination, service delivery and better understand the alignment between the regional plan implementation efforts and the vision outlined in California’s Strategic Workforce Plan.
Grant Opportunity
Regional Plan Implementation (RPI) 5.0
The California Workforce Development Board (CWDB) and the Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA) are pleased to announce $2,000,000 in competitive grants to fund Regional Plan Implementation 5.0.
Access full grant program, solicitation, and funding information here.
Previous Grant
Regional Equity and Recovery Program
The California Workforce Development Board (CWDB) and the Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA) are pleased to announce $24,050,000 in competitive grants to fund Regional Equity and Recovery Partnerships (RERP) between Local Workforce Development Boards and Community College Regional Consortia.
Access full grant program, solicitation, and funding information here.
General Resources
CWDB, EDD, LWDA & FOW, WIOA & DOL Reference Materials/Links
This tab will provide regions access to CWDB, EDD, LWDA/FOW, WIOA/DOL most commonly used or sought after resources/tools that the region may find helpful.
- California Workforce Development Board (CWDB)
- Employment Development Department (EDD)
- Labor Workforce Development Agency (LWDA) & Future of Work (FOW)
- Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) & Department of Labor (DOL)
Regional Map and Local Boards
This tab will provide regions access to the most recent and up to date regional maps commonly referenced to that the region may find helpful.
List of Local Boards
Local Board within each RPU
Labor Market / Data Systems & Resources
This tab will provide links, tools, and resources regions may find beneficial to reference or utilize when interested in Labor Market information throughout their region.
- EconoVue Brochure
- EconoVue – How to Manage Your MY LIST Area PowerPoint Presentation
- EconoVue Useful Help Center Resource Links:
- Importing records into My Lists
- Creating/Assigning Filter Tags
- Video training on managing Filter Tags
- Employment Development Department Labor Market Information Division (LMID) Training Catalog
- D&B Market Insights Brochure
- Center of Excellence for Labor Market Research website
- Chmura website
- Emsi Brochure
- Emsi website
- Brookings Job Mobility Pathways tool
- EDD LMID – Find Employers Tool
Race and Equity
This tab will provide regions information, trainings, resources, and tools that may be helpful when further implementing or evaluating current Race, Equity, and Diversity efforts. For procured trainings available on the California Workforce Association California Training Initiative list, be sure to reference the Regional Training Resources & Commonly Used Websites tab. Additionally, training topics are available in the Employment Development Department Training Catalog located in the CWDB, EDD, LWDA & FOW, WIOA & DOL Reference Materials/Links.
- Ready for Equity in Workforce Development – Racial Equity Readiness Assessment Tool
- Anti-Transphobia Campaign
- TransCanWork “First Day on the Job” A Diversity & Inclusion Training Course
- Trans Can Work Building a More Inclusive Workplace
- The Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) – Racial Equity website
- Race Forward
- Government Alliance for Racial Equity (GARE)
- Tidal Equality’s Equity Sequencing Approach
- Project Implicit – Implicit Association Test (IAT)
- Michigan Works Racial Equity Toolkit – A Road Map for Government, Organizations and Communities
- Let’s stop talking about diversity and start working towards equity – Paloma Medina – TEDxPortland – YouTube Video
- The Unequal Opportunity Race – YouTube Video
Digital Inclusion, Digital Literacy
This tab will provide links, tools, and resources regions may find beneficial to reference or utilize when addressing Digital Inclusion, Digital Literacy throughout their region.
- California Broadband Council
- Making Digital Skills Building Work for Business, by – Business Leaders United for Workforce Partnerships
- National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA)
- Digital Inclusion Start-up Manual
- California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) – Internet and Phone
- California Emerging Technology Fund (CETF)
- Connected Capital Area Broadband Consortium (CCABC)
- CPUC’s California Interactive Broadband Map
- BroadbandUSA
Workforce Partners Information/Links
This tab will provide links, tools, and resources regions may find beneficial to reference or utilize when interested in engaging other workforce partners.
Regional Organizer Resources
Regional Organizer
- Branding and Communication Guidelines for Regional Plan Implementation
- Regional Organizers Scope of Work – March 16-19 & April 19-20
- Regional CA On-Boarding Manual
- RPI 1.0 Funding and Project Summaries
- RPI 2.0 Funding and Project Summaries
- RPI 3.0 Funding and Project Summaries
- RPI 4.0 Funding and Project Summaries
Strategic Planning and Commonly Used Websites/Resources
This tab will provide Regional Organizers multiple resources to assist the region with developing or determining best practices, strategies, and/or access resources/link that may be helpful as they determine steps to maintain their regional plan implementation efforts.
- A Resource Guide to Engaging Employers
- California Labor Federation
- US Department of Education
- National Association of Workforce Boards
- Apprenticeship.gov
- ACT Work Ready Communities
- California Competes
- Commissioners of the Interagency Advisory Committee on Apprenticeship
- Interagency Advisory Committee on Apprenticeship Public Meetings site
- The Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) – Principles for a High-Quality Pre-Apprenticeship – A Model to Advance Equity
- New Tools to Convene Businesses and Learn about Industry Needs
Regional Training Resources & Commonly Used Websites
Regional Training Resources & Commonly Used Websites
- Regional Training Coordinator Scope of Work – April 19-20
- Probing Training – Consultant Questions
RTC Commonly Used Websites/Resources
This tab will provide the Regional Training Coordinator with multiple resources and sites to free training opportunities, resources, and tools that will assist with ensuring their region is receiving access to training and professional development opportunities. Visit the following additional tabs for additional training resources/opportunities:
- CWA CTI Resources/Tools
- Race, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion – Disability Access Training, Resources, and Tools
- Peer-to-Peer Learning Opportunity Presentations and Resources
- WorkforceGPS
- Workforce180 Case Management Certification/Brochures
- NAWB Study Workforce Courses
- NAWB Professional Development
- US Department of Labor Training
- Skills Commons
- National Association of Workforce Development Professionals
- Acumen
- S.M.A.R.T. 3.0 PowerPoint Presentations
- DOL SMART 3.0 State Resources
- Free Training Resource List
- Free Remote Learning Via Mobile Phones Resources
- EDD LMID Training Catalog
- Employment Development Department Statewide Training Unit Catalog
- California Department of Fair Employment and Housing: Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
Events
Calendar
Calendar coming soon
2022 Meeting Materials
Info coming soon
Past Meeting Materials
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- Monday & Tuesday, May 17-18, 2021
Regional Virtual Technical Assistance Event - Monday & Tuesday, February 23 – 24, 2021
Regional Virtual Technical Assistance Event- CWA RPI TA Agenda Save & Exit
- CWDB Regional Updates
- RPI 2.0 Evaluation Presentation
- RPI 2.0 Final Evaluation
- Race, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion (REDI) Training Handouts
- Monday & Tuesday, November 16-17, 2020
Regional Virtual Technical Assistance Event
- Monday & Tuesday, May 17-18, 2021
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- Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Regional Technical Assistance Conference Call
- Tuesday, October 27, 2020
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- Monday & Tuesday, August 24-25, 2020
Regional Virtual Technical Assistance Event - Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Regional Technical Assistance Conference Call - Tuesday, April 28, 2020
Regional Technical Assistance Conference Call - Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Regional Technical Assistance Conference Call (COVID-19) - Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Regional Technical Assistance Bi-monthly Conference Call
CWDB Regional Updates - December 3-4, 2019
- October 22, 2019
- September 23-24, 2019
- 9-23 & 9-24-19 Regional Exchange Agenda
- 9-19 – CWDB Regional Updates
- 9-23-19 – Consensus Workshop – Regional TA In-Person
- 9-23-19 – Regional TA Convening – Focused Conversation
- 9-24-19 – Afternoon Discussion on Apprenticeship
- 9-24-19 – Discussion on Whats Going On and Challenges-TA Request
- June 25, 2019
Regional Technical Assistance Conference Call Notes – https://cwdb.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/43/2019/08/6-25-19-Regional-TA-Conference-Call-Notes-ACCESSIBLITY-1.pdf - May 30, 2019
Regional Exchange Agenda
CWDB Regional Updates
Regional Break-out Discussion Questions
Regional In-Person Convening Notes – https://cwdb.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/43/2019/07/5-30-19-Regional-In-Person-Convening-Notes-ACCESSIBILITY.pdf - February 7, 2019
Regional Exchange Agenda
Regional Organizer Scope of Work
Regional Training Coordinator Scope of Work
2019 CWDB Future Funding Initiatives Sheet - December 14, 2018 – Regional Exchange Conference Call
Regional Exchange Conference Call Agenda – 12-14-18
DRAFT – 2019 Regional Training Coordinator Scope of Work
DRAFT – 2019 Regional Organizer Scope of Work
CWA – Procurement – LWDB Piggyback Contract - October 18-19, 2018
FINAL – RO Exchange Agenda -10-18 & 19-2018
Publications
Publications
This publications tab has been created to provide and highlight some publications you may find helpful as you further implement regional strategies in your region.
- The Genius of Regions Partnerships That Unlock Social Mobility
- Registered Apprenticeship Before You Leap PPT
- Strengthening Nonprofits: A Capacity Builder’s Resource Library – Partnerships: Frameworks for Working Together
- Transforming Workforce Development Boards into Innovation Engines | by Rachel Dzombak | Dec, 2020
- ACT Research – Condition of Career Pathway Readiness in the United States
Ascend – Toni White – Employer Empowerment PowerPoint
Visit the website to request The Street Guide To Constructive Possession – How Not to Get Arrested for Other People’s Illegal Stuff
California Workforce Development Board’s Prison to Employment & CDCR’s Presentation on ARCAID on YouTube.
(Please allow some time to process from a live stream to a regular video)
Email inquiries can be sent to: reentry@cwdb.ca.gov
Peer-to-Peer Learning Opportunity Presentations and Resources
April 13, 2021
Presented by Robert Meyer and Elsa Wadzinski from the Employment Training Panel.
Presentation: Collaborate with Employment Training Panel to Sustain Your Efforts
Description: This Peer-to-Peer presentation will highlight the Employment Training Panel’s statewide partnerships, challenges, and implementation efforts that leverage technical assistance to help scale skills training and upgrade efforts locally and regionally.
Presentation Resources:
- Attached:
- Link to recording
- Feedback Survey
March 11, 2021
Presented by Carma Lacy from the Orange County Workforce Development Board, Jennifer Openshaw and Steve Zales from Girls With Impact (Youth Impact)
Presentation: Successful Strategy Used to Implement a WIOA Youth Entrepreneurship Program
Description: This Peer-to-Peer collaborative presentation highlights a very successful youth entrepreneurship program using WIOA strategy amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Attached:
- Link to recording
- Feedback Survey
- Resources:
February 9, 2021
Presenter: California Labor Federation, NCIDC, and La Cooperativa Campesina.
Presentation: Collaborative Rapid Response Consultants
Description: This Peer-to-Peer collaborative presentation will highlight each of the consultants funded by the State of California to provide specialized and collaborative rapid response services to specific populations.
Presentation Resources:
- Attached:
January 5, 2021
Presented by: Workforce Development Board of Madera County and Merced County Workforce Development Board – WorkNet
Presentation: Holistic Approaches to Meet Community, Job Seekers, and Employer Needs
Description: During this event attendees learned how the Workforce Development Board of Madera collaborated with multiple community based organizations and workforce partners to successful create and provide two outreach and resource drive-thru events. Additionally, the Merced County Workforce Development Board-WorkNet shared how they implemented a successful business engagement strategy that helped employers and job seekers. Both holistic approaches were implemented in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Presentation Resources:
- Holistic Approaches to Meet Community, Job Seekers, and Employer Needs PowerPoint
- Holistic Approaches to Meet Community, Job Seekers, and Employer Needs Questions, Answers, and Photos
- Holistic Approaches to Meet Community, Job Seekers, and Employer Needs Questions, Answers, and Photos
- Merced-WorkNet Coffee with Employer Pre-Post Survey Monkey Questions
- Holistic Approaches to Meet Community, Job Seekers, and Employer Needs Event Recording
December 3, 2020
Presented by: San Diego Workforce Partnership, with support from UC San Diego Extension
Presentation: Collaborating to Implement a Successful Specialized Certification Program
Description: During this event attendees learned how the San Diego Workforce Partnership and UC San Diego Extension collaborated, to share their experience, efforts, and program design implementing successful specialized certification programs. They also provided recommendation on how to implement a specialized certification program and partnerships to consider having in place before certification programs are embarked upon in your area/region. Many of their collaborative specialized certification programs cater to many professional roles in the workforce industry as well.
Presentation Resources:
- Collaborating to Implement a Successful Specialized Certification Program Peer-to-Peer PowerPoint Presentation
- Collaborating to Implement a Successful Specialized Certification Program Event Links, Presenters Contact Info, Questions and Answers
- Collaborating to Implement a Successful Specialized Certification Program Recording
November 10, 2020
Presented by: NOVA Workforce Development Board
Presentation: Reimaging Workforce Services for a Virtual World
Description: During this event attendees learned how the NOVA Workforce Development Board rapidly transitioned in-person workforce services to a virtual service delivery model. Attendees also learned more about:
- NOVAworks culture of Customer-Center Design
- Geographic advantages to online remote service offerings
- Online curriculum – MyPlan
- Technology needs
- Foundational priorities
- Registration and Document challenges
- Outcomes – LA County Experience
Presentation Resources:
- Reimagining Workforce Services for a Virtual World PowerPoint
- Reimagining Workforce Services for a Virtual World Q&A
- Reimagining Workforce Services for a Virtual World Recording
October 29, 2020
Presented by: Employment Development Department (EDD) – Special Initiatives, Populations, and Support Unit, Department of Rehabilitation – Disability Access Unit, and EDD – Equal Employment Opportunity Office
Presentation: In Honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Description: Attendees were able to attend this rare collaborative presentation that allowed them to learn more about specific statewide services each department provides, receive valuable resources, tools, recommendations, and obtained status on future professional development training opportunities. Attendees were also provided time for questions and answers.
Presentation Resources:
- National Disability Employment Awareness Month Collaborative Presentation PowerPoint
- National Disability Employment Awareness Month Collaborative Resources
- Department of Rehabilitation Courses
- Employment Development Department Americans Disability Act and Disability Employment Resources
- National Disability Employment Awareness Month Collaborative Presentation Recording
October 20, 2020
Presented by: Capital Regions Regional Organizers from Sacramento Employment and Training Agency and Valley Vision
Presentation: Addressing Digital Literacy through Regional Collaboration
Description: During this event attendees learned how the Capital Regional Planning Unit, through partnership and support from Valley Vision (non-profit organization), worked collaboratively to address digital literacy throughout their region. They discuss their successful regional partnership, digital literacy research, major milestones accomplished, challenges, and their outcomes. They also provide a wealth of credible and helpful resources. Attendees were provided time for questions and answers.
Presentation Resources:
- National Disability Employment Awareness Month Collaborative Presentation PowerPoint
- Addressing Digital Literacy through Regional Collaboration Recording (The recording also includes question and answers that took place during the presentation.)
- Valley Vision Website
- Valley Vision Resources
- The Prosperity Strategy: Our Path Forward (2020)
- Brookings: Charting A Course to the Sacramento Region’s Future Economic Prosperity (2018)
- Automation Risk for Jobs in the Capital Region (2020)
September 23, 2020
Presented by: South Bay Workforce Investment Board and Employment Development Department ETPL Coordinator
Presentation: Navigating through Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL)
Description: During this event attendees were provided an opportunity to learn how the South Bay Workforce Investment Board, with support from the Employment Development Department, ETPL Coordinator navigate through ETPL to provide customer-focused employment training resources for adults and dislocated workers. They discussed their local process, shared examples on how the State supported their efforts, milestones accomplished, challenges, and outcome. They also answered questions asked by attendees.
Presentation Resources:
- Navigating through ETPL Peer-to-Peer Presentation
- Navigating through ETPL Questions and Answers
- View/listen to the recorded event: Navigating through ETPL
August 21, 2020
Presented by: OneLA Regional Initiative
Presentation: Capitalizing on Partnerships
Description: During this event attendees were provided an opportunity to learn from and ask questions regarding how the OneLA Regional Initiative developed, enhanced, and capitalized on their partnerships to drive and implement their Social Entrepreneur Program efforts by implementing high road concepts to fulfill industry and future entrepreneur needs.
Presentation Resources:
- OneLA Peer-to-Peer Presentation
- View/listen to the recorded event: Capitalizing on Partnerships
July 10, 2020
Presented by: Fresno Workforce Connection
Presentation: Virtual Job Fairs (Three Separate Sectors)
Description: The Fresno Workforce Connection shared their experience and implementation efforts as they hosted three (3) back to back virtual job fairs on three (3) separate sectors: Retail, Government, and Supply Chain during COVID-19.
Presentation Resources:
- 7-10-2020 – Fresno Workforce Connection Virtual Job Fairs PowerPoint Presentation
- SAMPLE – Virtual Job Fair Retail Service Industry PPT
- SAMPLE – Virtual Job Fair Agenda Retail & Service Industry
- SAMPLE – Virtual Job Fair Flyer
- Additional Virtual Job Fair Resources/Tools
- Click the link to view/listen to the recorded event: Virtual Job Fair
June 11, 2020
Presented by: Solano Workforce Development Board
Presentation: Layoff Aversion Fund (L.O.A.F.) – Small Business Mini-Grant in the Midst of COVID-19
Description: Solano Workforce Development Board shared their experience and implementation efforts as they addressed the needs of Small Businesses impacted by COVID-19.
Presentation Resources:
May 19, 2020
Presented by: California Workforce Association (CWA)
Presentation: Virtual Platforms Webinar
Description: CWA highlighted four (4) virtual platforms, resources, and tools that can be used/invested to assist statewide workforce staff with determining which virtual platforms can assist with providing virtual services to job seekers and employers. The four (4) virtual platforms highlighted are: Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Remo, Mural.co
Presentation Resources:
- CWA Virtual Platforms Webinar PPT
- Click the link to view/listen to recorded event: Webinar.mp4