California Employment Training Panel (ETP) Training Contracts

activeCaliforniastategrantWorkforce & hiring

ValuePerformance-based cash reimbursement per trainee-hour for incumbent-worker training; Aug 2026 panel approved ~$7.6M across 18 projects; funded by CA employment training payroll tax

DeadlinesRolling panel cycles; FY2026-27 application window opened 5/1/2026

RequirementsCA employer paying the Employment Training Tax; training plan and application via Cal-E-Force portal; trainees must complete training plus retention period for payment; manufacturing is a priority sector

Caveatspay-for-performance — funds released only after verified training hours and ~90-day retention; funding allocates through the fiscal year, apply early

Official sourcehttps://etp.ca.gov/

Applyhttps://etp.ca.gov/fundingopportunities/

Last verified2026-08-23

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