California Workforce Investment Board Meeting Cancelled

The meeting of the California Workforce Investment Board originally scheduled for February 16, 2010 has been cancelled. The meeting agenda has been removed from the site.

State Office Closure due to Furloughs

Pursuant to the Governor’s Executive Order S-13-09, state government offices will be closed on the first, second and third Fridays of every month through June, 2010. For the month of February 2010, state offices will be closed on February 5th, 12th and 19th. State offices will also be closed on February 15th for the President's Day holiday.

State Energy Sector Partnership and Training Initiative Awards

Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis today (1/20/2010) announced the awards for the State Energy Sector Partnership (SESP) and Training Initiative.  The SESP grants total $190 million of the $500 million in Green Jobs training grant funds made available by the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act of 2009.

The California Workforce Investment Board (State Board) is pleased to announce that California was awarded the maximum award amount of $6 million. To view Secretary Solis’ announcement, please click here. 

Regional Project Teams selected for this proposal include the Alameda County Workforce Investment Board, Los Angeles City Workforce Investment Board, Northern Rural Training and Employment Consortium, Sacramento Employment and Training Agency, and the San Diego Workforce Partnership. In addition, the grant will also allow for the development of a Central Valley Regional Project Team.

The State Board would like to thank the members of the Green Collar Jobs Council (GCJC) for their diligence and hard work in developing the SESP Grant and the Green Workforce Training Initiative. This grant award further acknowledges the success of the GCJC and California as a national leader in Green Technology.

California’s Green Economy

A recent report from California’s Labor Market Information Division entitled “California’s Green Economy” is available Here.  This report was presented to the Green Collar Jobs Council during its December 8, 2009 meeting.

Local Workforce Investment Areas Modification Directive

Workforce Services Draft Directive WSDD-29, issued December 22, 2009 announces a one-year extension to the existing Local Workforce Investment Areas (LWIA) Strategic Five-Year Local Plans via the local plan modification process.  To view a copy of the Draft Directive please click here.

Webcast of Governor Schwarzenegger's Green Jobs Briefing

Governor Schwarzenegger was briefed on 12/09/09 by Labor and Workforce Development Agency Secretary Victoria Bradshaw  concerning Clean Technology and California Green Jobs. To view the webcast, please click here.

Attention RICOG applicants

Please note the changes of reading and announcement dates for the RICOG SFP applications. Readings will take place the week of January 4,  2010, with award announcements following. If you have any questions, please email RICOG@cwib.ca.gov.

An addendum dated 12/01/09 to the SFP is posted here and on the Green Collar Jobs Council page.

View the addendum here.

Click here to proceed to the 2nd Q & A for 11-19-09 in the RICOG Section

Click here to proceed to the Q & A for 11-3-09 under the RICOG Section

$10.4 Million Available In Recovery Act Training Grants To Address Shortages Of Skilled Workers In Strategic Industries

The Employment Development Department, in coordination with the California Workforce Investment Board, on behalf of the Labor and Workforce Development Agency, announced the availability of up to $10.4 million of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act), Workforce Investment Act, Governor’s Discretionary 15 Percent funds to expand job training through a Solicitation for Proposals (SFP). Projects will focus training and job placement entrants in industries that are experiencing a shortage of skilled workers.

For details and a copy of the solicitation click here

RECOVERY ACT GRANTS AVAILABLE FOR ELECTRIC INDUSTRY WORKFORCE TRAINING

The U.S. Department of Energy has announced the availability of $100 million in funding from the Recovery Act to support workforce training for the electric power industry. This initiative will expand job creation and career advancement opportunities associated with smart grid and electricity transmission projects and will help establish training programs for workers in the utility industry and electrical manufacturing sectors. Applicants may include, among others, colleges and universities, trade schools, and labor organizations. Applications are due by November 30, 2009.

Click here for the website.

Regional Industry Cluster(s) of Opportunity Strategies Funding Released

The California Workforce Investment Board is pleased to announce the availability of $3 million dollars to Develop and Implement Regional Industry Cluster(s) of Opportunity Strategies.  This Solicitation for Proposals (SFP) is a joint effort between the State Board, the California Energy Commission, and the California Economic Strategy Panel.  Eligible applicants are Local Workforce Investment Boards only.  For more information, forms and important dates click here.