by Samantha Leos | May 28, 2026 | Blog
Mental Health Month: Building California’s Behavioral Health Workforce for the Future Blog post: May 28, 2026 Across California, more people are seeking support for mental health and substance use. For families trying to find care for a child, veterans navigating...
by Samantha Leos | May 1, 2026 | Blog
California Labor & Workforce Development Agency and Hospitality Training Academy celebrate newest graduates during National Apprenticeship Week Blog post: May 1, 2026 During National Apprenticeship Week, the California Labor & Workforce Development...
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Secretary Stewart Knox receives Golden Bear Award for advancing California’s workforce and economic development systems Blog post: April 24, 2026 Secretary Stewart Knox was recently honored by the California Association for Local Economic Development (CALED) with its...
by Samantha Leos | Apr 2, 2026 | Blog
LWDA Deputy Secretary Abby Snay Honored for Championing Workforce Equity and Innovation in California Blog post: April 2, 2026 Abby Snay, the Labor & Workforce Development Agency’s (LWDA) Deputy Secretary for Workforce Strategy recently received the 2026...
by Samantha Leos | Mar 30, 2026 | Blog
Women Who Lead Women’s History Month Blog post: March 30, 2026 This Women’s History Month, many of the women leaders in the Labor & Workforce Development Agency (LWDA) and our departments shared what drives them, what experiences have shaped them, and the...
by Samantha Leos | Mar 27, 2026 | Blog
California is expanding support for farmworkers through the Rural Strategic Engagement Program Farmworker Awareness Week Blog post: March 27, 2026 California is deepening its ongoing commitment to the farmworkers who feed the nation and sustain our agricultural...
by Samantha Leos | Mar 6, 2026 | Blog
Expanding Pathways for Women in Construction Women in Construction Week Blog post: March 6, 2026 Before sunrise on job sites across California, women are helping build the homes, schools, roads, and infrastructure our communities depend on. During Women in...
by Samantha Leos | Feb 26, 2026 | Blog
California’s Master Plan for Career Education is supporting real skills for real jobs Career and Technical Education Month Blog post: February 26, 2026 February is Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, a time to recognize the hands‑on learning programs that...
by Samantha Leos | Feb 25, 2026 | Blog
Celebrating Black Leaders: A Q&A with Dr. Jessica Grimes, Executive Director of ETP Blog post: February 25, 2026 In the spirit of Black History Month, we are thrilled to spotlight a remarkable leader within our Agency: Dr. Jessica Grimes, Executive Director at the...
by Phap Nguyen | Feb 24, 2026 | Blog
Not Your Typical Valentine’s Day Weekend for These California Teens Blog post: February 24, 2026 Instead of school dances or candy grams, a group of California teens spent their Valentine’s Day building leadership skills and learning how to stay safe at work. The 22nd...