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The Employment Training Panel (ETP) provides funding to employers to assist in upgrading the skills of their workers through training that leads to good paying, long-term jobs. The ETP was created in 1982 by the California State Legislature and is funded by California employers through a special payroll tax. ETP has a tripartite governing structure, with appointed Panel members representing business, unions, and state government. The ETP is a funding agency, not a training agency. Businesses determine their own training needs and how to provide training. ETP staff is available to assist in applying for funds and other aspects of participation.

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ETP News

ETP In The News

Published: July 23, 2027

The Employment Training Panel and its Workforce Literacy Pilot Program was recently featured in an article written by Amanda Bergson-Shilcock for the National Skills Coalition.

What’s New – July 2026

Published: July 22, 2026

For Fiscal Year 2026–27, ETP has approved a total of 22 projects, representing approximately $10 million in approved funding. These investments are projected to support training for over 8,700 trainees statewide.

Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program (EVITP) Fund 2.0

Published: July 1, 2026

ETP in collaboration with the California Energy Commission is excited to announce the availability of up to $2,700,000 in funding to train and certify electricians to install electric vehicle charging equipment statewide.

SEED 3 Grant

Published: June 1, 2026

The Employment Training Panel and the Labor Workforce Development Agency is pleased to announce 14 awardees across both SEED 3 Grant programs. The SEED 3 Grant is composed of two separate grant programs with a total of $6,750,000

Apply Now for FY 2026-27 Funds

Published: May 1, 2026

ETP is pleased to announce the FY 2026-27 ETP Application window is now open in the Cal‑E‑Force system effective today, May 1, 2026.

If you’d like to participate in an ETP contract, connect to us!

Published: January 1, 2026

Connect to ETP’s Economic Development Unit for questions about program requirements, project design, opportunities to explore new funding and on leveraging other funding.

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Press Releases

June 1, 2026
Employment Training Panel awards funding to 14 organizations to help immigrants and refugees start of maintain small businesses and cooperatives… Read More

Success Stories

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ETP Highlights

Employment Training Panel Awards Funding to Five Community-Based Organizations to help Refugees and Immigrants Start Their own Microbusinesses
Published: March 14, 2025
The California Employment Training Panel on Jan, 24 approved $1 million to support the following community-based organizations with $200,000 each. Read the full highlight

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