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The Employment Training Panel (ETP) provides funding to employers to assist in upgrading the skills of their workers through training that leads to good paying, long-term jobs. The ETP was created in 1982 by the California State Legislature and is funded by California employers through a special payroll tax. ETP has a tripartite governing structure, with appointed Panel members representing business, unions, and state government. The ETP is a funding agency, not a training agency. Businesses determine their own training needs and how to provide training. ETP staff is available to assist in applying for funds and other aspects of participation.

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Upcoming Webinar: Immigration Compliance for Small Businesses

Home ETP News June 11, 2025Sacramento – Upcoming Webinar: Immigration Compliance for Small Businesses Upcoming Webinar: Immigration Compliance for Small Businesses Date: June 18 | Time: 1:00–2:00 PM PT | Location: Free on ZoomThe California Governor’s...

ETP Funding for 2025-2026

Published: June 4, 2025

ETP’s FY 2025-26 funding strategies were approved at the April 2025 Panel Meeting and can be found on the ETP Website. Please select for more info.

RESPOND – Los Angeles (LA) Wildfires

Published: June 6, 2025

ETP’s Program: Rapid Employment Strategies on Natural Disasters (RESPOND) are used to help companies/entities affected by natural disasters. Read post for more details.

ETP In The News

Published: March 14, 2025

The California Employment Training Panel on Jan, 24 approved $1 million to support community-based organizations with $200,000 each.

ETP In The News

Published: March 10, 2025

Employment Training Panel Approved $327,600 for Karma Automotive to train 260 workers to Support Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Manufacturers.

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Published: October 8, 2024

Connect to ETP’s Economic Development Unit for questions about program requirements, project design, opportunities to explore new funding and on leveraging other funding.

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ETP Highlights: May 2025 Panel Meeting

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Employment Training Panel Awards Funding to Five Community-Based Organizations to help Refugees and Immigrants Start Their own Microbusinesses
Published: March 14, 2025
The California Employment Training Panel on Jan, 24 approved $1 million to support the following community-based organizations with $200,000 each. Read the full highlight

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