April 24, 2026

Sacramento –

What’s New – April 2026

ETP approved $1,905,429 in funding for 9 Projects to support over 1,328 trainees. Of this funding, $1,236,565 was approved for 6 small business contracts to upskill 805 small business 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.

April 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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Gavin C. Newsom

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Rebecca Bettencourt

Governor Appointed Chairperson

Jessica Grimes

Executive Director