Empowering the Future of California's Economy
Representing 45 Local Workforce Development Boards and shaping policy, partnerships, and prosperity across the Golden State.
Driving Workforce Innovation
We enhance California's local workforce system through strategic leadership in three core areas.
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.
Capacity Building
Equipping workforce professionals with cutting-edge training, technical assistance, and data-driven best practices through specialized academies and bootcamps.
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.
CWA Sponsored Bill AB 2300 is Officially in Print
We are actively shaping the 2025-26 legislative session to modernize workforce infrastructure and streamline funding for local boards. Stay informed on our latest policy priorities.
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.
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.