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    Employment Training Panel (ETP)

    Sacramento, California, United StatesWebsite

    About Employment Training Panel (ETP)

    The California Employment Training Panel (ETP) is a state government program that funds employer-driven, performance-based training to upgrade the skills of incumbent, unemployed, and apprentice workers so they can obtain and retain high-wage, high-skill jobs. ETP typically contracts with California employers, community colleges, joint labor-management apprenticeship programs, and approved training providers to deliver customized training tied to measurable job placement and wage outcomes. Grants are reimbursed based on performance metrics and emphasize sector-specific upskilling aligned to employer needs across the state.

    Annual Giving$92M(2023)

    Focus Areas

    Employer-driven incumbent worker trainingApprenticeship and joint labor-management training programsPerformance-based training reimbursements tied to job placement and wage gainsSectoral workforce development for high-wage/high-skill occupations (e.g., advanced manufacturing, healthcare, IT)Training partnerships with California community colleges and approved providers

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    State-administered, contract-based grants and reimbursements: employer or provider applies for training contracts (often quarterly solicitations or continuous application windows), funding is paid on a reimbursement basis tied to verified training completions, job placements, and wage outcomes. Typical awards vary widely by contract size and employer; multi-party collaborations and multi-year contracts are common.

    How to approach this funder

    Prepare a performance-based proposal showing employer commitment (training plan, positions, wages), include measurable outcomes (retention and wage targets), ensure trainees and employer are California-based, follow ETP contracting timelines and reimbursement rules, and work with an approved training provider or community college to increase competitiveness.

    Notable grantees:

    • • California community colleges (district vocational programs)
    • • Joint labor-management apprenticeship programs
    • • California private employers across manufacturing, healthcare, and IT sectors
    • • Workforce development boards and approved training providers

    Open Grant Opportunities

    Current and upcoming funding from Employment Training Panel (ETP) that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.

    Open nowRolling / open intakeAward: Varies

    Cal-E-Force (Contract & Alternative Funds)

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    Who can apply: ETP funds training for currently employed workers and unemployed individuals at the start of training. The site notes that multiple employer contractors, including public and private training agencies, workforce development boards, and Workforce Investment Act grant recipients, may provide training and placement services to unemployed workers. Additional eligibility depends on ETP program rules and funding priorities.

    Deadline: Funding is reviewed on a first-in, first-out basis based on available funding.

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    Deadlines and eligibility are summarized from public sources and may change — always confirm the details on the funder's official application page before applying.