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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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Veterans

Published: September 23, 2022

ETP has funded training for Veterans for over six years, and is proud to recognize the companies that have stepped forward with a Veterans training component.

Workforce Literacy Pilot Program

Published: November 3, 2022

ETP received $10 million one-time General Fund dollars to expand workforce literacy training in California. The application window will open in 2023 with a date to be announced.

Healthcare Workforce Advancement Fund Program

Published: November 1, 2022

Governor Newsom’s 22/23 budget approved in AB 178, $25 million in General Fund for ETP to support job entry and career advancement for entry-level positions and other workers in the healthcare and human service settings. Funding for the HWAF is a onetime appropriation from the General Fund to ETP.

Cal-E-Force News

Published: August 23, 2022

Prior closed ETP contract(s) dating as far back as 2016 are now visible in the Cal-E-Force system.

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Governor Newsom Highlights Investments in Entrepreneurship Initiative During Visit to Immigrant-Owned Small Business

Published: Jun 10, 2022
Governor Newsom and small business owners discuss the importance of SEED microgrants. SEED is a $30 million initiative supporting entrepreneurship for Californians facing significant employment barriers. Read the full highlight