Residents across the San Gabriel Valley could gain access to new career training opportunities after Los Angeles County organizations received $2 million through a statewide initiative to prepare workers for high-demand industries. Los Angeles County workforce training grants are expected to strengthen partnerships that connect job seekers with education and employment programs.
The California Employment Development Department recently awarded nearly $10 million to 10 organizations through its Regional Coordination Project. The initiative supports collaboration among workforce agencies, community colleges, adult schools, employers and labor organizations to expand certificate programs, apprenticeships and work-based learning opportunities.
Two Los Angeles County organizations each received $1 million. The City of Los Angeles Economic and Workforce Development Department will use its funding to strengthen regional career pathways and expand access to workforce training. The South Bay Workforce Investment Board will focus on career pathways for opportunity youth and young adults, with an emphasis on aerospace and advanced manufacturing industries.
State officials said the investments will help prepare Californians for careers in health care, advanced manufacturing, aerospace, biosciences and other industries facing growing workforce demands.
Employment Development Department Director Nancy Farias said the grants will expand access to education while strengthening partnerships that connect Californians with meaningful careers.
Los Angeles County Workforce Training Grants Support Regional Growth
The Los Angeles Economic and Workforce Development Department said the funding will help employers build a skilled workforce while increasing access to high-quality training programs throughout the region.
The South Bay Workforce Investment Board said its project will expand opportunities for young adults while supporting employers seeking qualified workers in specialized industries.
Although no programs were announced specifically for El Monte, South El Monte, Baldwin Park, Rosemead, Arcadia, Temple City or Irwindale, residents of those communities may become eligible for new training opportunities as countywide partnerships begin implementing the initiative.
According to state officials, the Regional Coordination Project is designed to improve coordination between education providers, workforce organizations and employers. The goal is to better align training programs with regional labor market needs and increase access to industry-recognized certificates, apprenticeships and other work-based learning opportunities that can lead to higher-paying careers.
The project is funded entirely through a $9.75 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor and does not require state matching funds. State officials expect participating organizations to announce additional program details and enrollment opportunities as implementation moves forward.
Residents interested in future workforce training opportunities can monitor updates from the California Employment Development Department and the U.S. Department of Labor as local programs become available. For San Gabriel Valley communities, the initiative could expand access to education, apprenticeships and career pathways that support long-term economic growth.
