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Employment and Training Pathways program (ETPP) Program Year 2025-26 (PY 25-26)

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ca-employment-and-training-pathways-program-etpp-program-year-2025-26-py-25-26

Description

Return to Search Employment and Training Pathways program (ETPP) Program Year 2025-26 (PY 25-26) Grantor: Employment Development Department Portal ID: 147783 Status: Closed Opportunity Type: Grant Last Updated: October 29, 2025, 11:27 am | View change notes Categories: Disadvantaged Communities Employment, Labor & Training Details Purpose: The ETPP grants will be awarded to develop and implement projects that accelerate pathways to employment for populations facing significant employment barriers into high-demand occupations for good-quality jobs. The ETPP will develop skill-based pathways by integrating education and workforce training programs to align with the specific needs of to serve California’s highest-needs populations. Description: The ETPP grants will be awarded to develop and implement projects that accelerate pathways to employment for populations facing significant employment barriers into high-demand occupations for good-quality jobs. The ETPP will develop skill-based pathways by integrating education and workforce training programs to align with the specific needs of the state’s strategic industry sectors which will will not only ensure that individuals are connected to good-quality jobs but become better prepared to enter high-demand fields which aligns with the Governor’s People’s First and the Jobs First initiatives to help connect California workers to jobs and promote sustainable growth of the state’s economy. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to leverage a minimum of 20 percent of their budget with funds or services from other sources. The leverage needed for funds is based on the total grant funding requested. Applicants are encouraged to braid funds, leverage human capital, and utilize other resources to maximize the success of the project. Leveraged resources can come from a variety of sources. Proposals must be received by 3 p.m. on December 8, 2025. An informational webinar will be held on November 13, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. Pre-registrat

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