Assessment of the Strong Workforce Program

Dec 10, 2025 - Other categorical programs fund specific types of CTE programs, including apprenticeships (prog rams that combine paid on ‑the ‑job training with related classroom instruction), noncredit programs, online programs, and nursing programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5098

Assessment of CSU’s Graduation Initiative 2025

Dec 10, 2025 - One  notable new objective is ensuring all students are able to graduate with a first career job or pathway to graduate education. The figure below compares the metrics that CSU used under GI 2025 with the broader set of metrics under the new initiative.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5099

Improving Workforce Education and Training Data in California

Aug 18, 2016 - Services include job search assistance, career assessment, career counseling, on –the –job training, and adult education and training. Funds also support education and job programs, including YouthBuild and Job Corps, for youth ages 16 –24 who are not in school or employed.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3494

The 2022-23 Budget: Analysis of the Care Economy Workforce Development Package

Mar 10, 2022 - EDD operates America ’s Job Centers of California —commonly referred to as one ‑stop job centers —throughout the state as required under the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. The department also runs the state ’s employment insurance benefit programs, including Unemployment Insurance, Paid Family Leave, and Disability Insurance, and collects state payroll taxes that workers and employers pay.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4572

Review of Recent Changes to The Cal Grant C Program

Jun 22, 2015 - Because employment data tend to lag several years, we are not yet able to assess whether the prioritization criteria have had any effect on the types of jobs attained by Cal Grant C recipients. Moreover, while data show recent cohorts of Cal Grant C recipients were more likely to pursue certificates or degrees in program areas related to CSAC’s prioritized
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3274

The 2022-23 Budget: California State Library

Feb 18, 2022 - The platforms focus on many areas and offer several types of services and content. Coursera, for example, offers certificates in a variety of industries, including information technology, cybersecurity, and marketing.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4549

The 2018-19 Budget: Meeting Workforce Demand for Certified Nursing Assistants in Skilled Nursing Facilities

Apr 27, 2018 - Allocating ETP funds for on-the-job training after individuals have earned their CNA certification, however, would not advance the state ’s goals of producing more CNAs. (Historically, ETP has focused on on-the-job training rather than initial certification training.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3815

The 2026-27 Budget: Community College Facilities

Mar 17, 2026 - For example, these types of facilities can generate revenue from activities such as athletic events and concerts. Recommendation Consider Directing Chancellor ’s Office to Adjust Scoring System. The Chancellor ’s Office ’s scoring system has significant implications for which projects receive state funding.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5159

Redesigning California's Adult Education Funding Model

Dec 13, 2022 - Under these partnerships, the workforce boards (through their federally funded America’s Job Centers) refer dislocated or other unemployed workers to an adult school or community college for training.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4652

The 2022-23 Budget: Analysis of Major CCC Proposals

Feb 11, 2022 - Student funding rates were not adjusted according to the type of student served or whether students ultimately completed their educational goals. In 2018 ‑19, the state moved away from that funding model.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4531