Important collaborations for workforce excellence

CWA is a collaborative membership-based organization dedicated to advancing workforce excellence in California. Achieving that goal means designing strategic partnerships with economic development organizations that are charged with attracting, growing and retaining businesses within their communities. We understand that a talented, skilled workforce is a major factor in achieving success with helping businesses compete.

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Are you in economic development, but have not joined CWA?

Join CWA—the association that has its pulse on the state of California’s workforce, creates statewide partnerships to address critical workforce issues, and builds the capacity of its members to excel at the local level in designing high impact workforce strategies. Becoming a part of CWA allows you to have a voice in conversations around workforce funding—funding that can support the very businesses that are your customers. Learn more about our affiliate member benefits.