April 2, 2026

Sacramento –

What’s New – March 2026

ETP approved $11,657,058 in funding for 37 Projects to support over 9,000 trainees. Of this funding, $2,733,888 was approved for 15 new contracts to upskill 2,043 new trainees. ETP’s program helps ensure that California businesses have the skilled workers they need to remain competitive, and employers who participate in ETP‑funded training are more likely to invest in future workforce development.

 

Group photo pf ETP Staff and panel members at the January 2026 panel meeting in Sacramento, CA. 21 projects approved totaling .1 million in funding.

March by the Numbers

Funding $ Approved

 

Approved Projects

 

Trainees Supported

ETP Logo over construction site

About ETP

The Employment Training Panel (ETP) has remained California’s premier program for supporting job creation and retention, through training. ETP’s program helps to ensure that California businesses will have the skilled workers they need to remain competitive. Read more…

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