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.
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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.
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.
Current and upcoming funding from Employment Training Panel (ETP) that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Community-based organizations that provide entrepreneurship supports to immigrants and LEP individuals; see ETP program guidance for full eligibility requirements.
Deadline: Currently accepting applications (no specific deadline provided in source; verify on ETP website)
Who can apply: Not fully specified in the provided research. Likely targets California employers and apprenticeship program sponsors meeting ETP eligibility requirements.
Deadline: No current deadline provided in the provided research; confirm deadlines on ETP site.
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