The Unified Voice of California's Workforce

Empowering the Future of California's Economy

Representing 45 Local Workforce Development Boards and shaping policy, partnerships, and prosperity across the Golden State.

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WORKCON 2026

April 28-30, 2026 | Marriott Irvine

Join the state's most critical workforce development gathering. Unlock powerful collaborations and innovative partnerships designed to build equitable prosperity.

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Driving Workforce Innovation

We enhance California's local workforce system through strategic leadership in three core areas.

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Advocacy & Policy

Championing historic workforce investments at the state and federal levels. We ensure local boards have the resources and legislative support required to meet unique regional needs.

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Capacity Building

Equipping workforce professionals with cutting-edge training, technical assistance, and data-driven best practices through specialized academies and bootcamps.

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Strategic Convening

Bridging the gap between business, labor, education, and government. We create the spaces where critical partnerships are forged and actionable solutions are born.

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The Self-Sufficiency Standard

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A Statewide Network.
Deep Local Impact.

As the primary non-profit member association for California’s workforce system, CWA is dedicated to sustaining a highly skilled, diverse, and innovative workforce.

45 Local Boards
58 CA Counties Served

We work alongside over 70 affiliate members from industry, labor, and community-based organizations to keep the 5th largest economy in the world moving forward.

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