What’s New – August 2026

At the August 2026 Panel ETP approved a total of 18 projects, representing approximately $7.6 million in approved funding for FY 2026-27. These investments are projected to support training for over 6,000 trainees statewide. ETP funding serves as a catalyst for sustained workforce investment, helping expand high‑wage, high‑skill opportunities statewide and ensuring that California businesses have the skilled workers they need to stay competitive.

ETP approved a total of 18 projects, representing approximately .6 million in approved funding for FY 2026-27. These investments are projected to support training for over 6,000 trainees

Total Funding for FY26/27

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Approved Projects

Trainees Supported

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…

Gavin C. Newsom

Office of the GovernorGov.CA.GOV

Rebecca Bettencourt

Governor Appointed Chairperson

Jessica Grimes

Executive Director