Every community has a workforce development board that connects people to training, and businesses to talent. Yet many residents and employers don’t know these programs exist—so too many miss out on training, hiring incentives, and wage subsidies.
By teaming up with local employers, unions, schools and community groups, workforce boards drive real economic growth. The stories in this section show how these boards open doors to good jobs and a stronger local economy.
Published Apr 2025
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California’s Central Valley is rich in opportunity, but too many residents are still struggling. The Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board is working to change that through ValleyBuild—a pre-apprenticeship program that trains local workers for high-paying construction jobs. With billions in infrastructure projects on the way, the goal is simple: turn local opportunity into local prosperity.
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Published Mar 2025
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BUILD YOUR FUTURE HERE: Forging Careers in Construction Through Apprenticeships in the Trades
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Published Jul 2023
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Who is CWA? California Workforce Association works with local workforce development boards throughout the state to meet the needs of local employers while helping workers get good-paying jobs. CWA’s vision: A prosperous California where thriving industries are sustained by a highly-skilled, diverse and innovative workforce.
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