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State Leaders Spotlight EMS Corps in Compton, a Model for Equitable Workforce Pathways
California Secretary of Labor Stewart Knox and California Secretary of Health & Human Services Kim Johnson visited the EMS Corps program in Compton at the NHS Center for Sustainable Communities to highlight the state’s investment in innovative job training that connects young Californians to careers in healthcare and emergency response.
Governor Newsom supports workers as Trump’s shutdown hurts the economy
President Trump’s shutdown is hurting workers, families, and businesses — and California is stepping up to help provide workers with important support, making accessing unemployment benefits easier and more streamlined.
California strengthens its pipeline for good-paying jobs, providing $25 million to train more than 22,000 workers through apprenticeship programs
Governor Gavin Newsom announced the approval of $25 million in grants for 88 apprenticeship programs through the Employment Training Panel that will train 22,208 California workers in the skilled trades.
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