California Workforce Development Board

09/07/2026

A stronger workforce means a stronger California.

The California Workforce Development Board brings together employers, educators, labor organizations, workforce professionals, and community partners. Together we develop solutions that meet today's economic needs while preparing for tomorrow's opportunities.

We’re connecting workers with the skills, training, and support they need to build a career and thrive. That’s good workforce development.

Learn more at: http://cwdb.ca.gov

09/04/2026

Ever wondered what it takes to land a career with the City of Sacramento? Now’s your chance to find out.

Join SETA Sacramento Works for an exciting City of Sacramento Recruitment Event, where you'll connect directly with city recruiters, learn about current opportunities, and gain insider tips on navigating the application process.

This event offers more than just job information. Attend a live presentation on How to Get a City Job, participate in a Q&A session, and take advantage of the computer lab to explore opportunities and apply on-site.

Whether you're looking for your first public sector career, a career change, or your next professional opportunity, this event can help open the door to one of the region's largest employers.

Come curious. Leave informed. Your future with the City of Sacramento could start here.

09/04/2026

09/04/2026

Attention, Fresno County veterans! Are you ready to build your next career?

Applications are now open for ValleyBuild’s veteran-focused construction training cohort beginning this October. Prepare for a rewarding career in the skilled trades through our MC3 Apprenticeship Readiness Program.

Training opportunities may include electrical, plumbing, ironwork, roofing, operating engineering, and more.

Apply today: https://tinyurl.com/VBVeterans
Questions? Call (855) 805-7245.

09/04/2026

Looking for your next opportunity? Bring your resume, your questions, and your career goals.

SETA Sacramento Works is partnering with PRIDE Industries Career Hub to connect job seekers with recruiters from a variety of organizations, including Sacramento Regional Transit, Sacramento County, the California Department of Industrial Relations, Caltrans, the United States Postal Service, BMO, ChildCare Careers, and more.

This is a great opportunity to meet employers face-to-face, learn about available positions, explore different career paths, and make valuable connections that could lead to your next job. Whether you're just starting your job search or looking for a new career direction, you'll have the chance to speak directly with hiring representatives and discover opportunities across multiple industries.

Come ready to network, learn, and take the next step toward your career goals with SETA Sacramento Works!

09/04/2026

Your career journey can start right after graduation. 🚑

Oakland graduates are getting a head start in health care through Highway to Work, earning while they train, gaining hands-on experience, and earning industry-recognized certifications.

From EMT to nursing and emergency care, these opportunities are helping young adults turn their interests into real career paths.

Read more here: edd.ca.gov/en/newsroom/benefitting-californians/benefiting-californians-2026/highway-to-healthcare-careers/

09/03/2026

What does it take to build training partnerships that work?

Join CWDB’s Jesse Flores at Meeting of the Minds in Monterey, California, to find out.

Jesse will take part in a conversation with representatives from the Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity, Building Skills Partnership, and Pilipino Workers Center (PWC).

📅 Tuesday, September 8, 2026
⏰ 3:45 PM
📍Monterey Marriott, San Carlos I

The panel will discuss how state-level investments in the High Road Training Partnership model laid the groundwork for a scalable countywide implementation strategy, sharing lessons learned, successes, and challenges in building strong partnerships.

Don’t miss this chance to learn how High Road practices can make a real impact on your workforce development programs.

🤝 CWDB’s High Road programs 🤝: https://cwdb.ca.gov/cwdb-home/our-programs/high-road-programs/


California Workforce Association

09/02/2026

09/02/2026

CWDB is proud of our partners in the Labor Agency who support and advocate for California workers. 👏

09/01/2026

Building a diverse workforce requires intentional efforts to remove barriers and expand access. Thank you for helping women connect with training, apprenticeships, and career pathways in industries where they have been historically underrepresented. Learn more about impactful workforce development programs across the state: https://cwdb.ca.gov/

Another Women Building the Bay cohort is starting! This Opportunity Build cohort is open to all women and non-binary folks. Join us for an info session to start your career in the trades.

📆 Upcoming Info Session Dates (at 1116 36th St, our Oakland office):
• THIS THURSDAY, September 3 at 12pm
• Thursday, September 10 at 12pm
• Thursday, September 17 at 12pm

We are offering a $2000 monthly training grant for every participant in this cohort to help participants pay for living expenses while participating in full-time training. We will prioritize those with a demonstrated financial need. This training grant may impact your eligibility for public benefits (CalFresh, MediCal, CalWorks, etc.) and your income taxes. If you are concerned about the potential impacts of this financial assistance on public assistance benefits and taxes, we encourage you to reach out to Marlin Jeffreys at [email protected].

🔗 Apply for Opportunity Build by visiting risingsunopp.org/programs/opportunity-build