Policy & Advocacy
The California Workforce Association (CWA) serves as the unified voice for California's local workforce development boards. We are committed to shaping state and federal policy that fosters innovation, removes administrative barriers, and ensures every Californian has access to high-quality career pathways.
Explore our current legislative priorities, sponsored bills, and strategic initiatives designed to modernize the workforce ecosystem.
AB 2300 (Arambula): Workforce Development Now Officially in Print
Status: Officially in Print (As of Feb 19, 2026)
Assembly Bill 2300, a CWA sponsored bill, focuses on strengthening California’s workforce development infrastructure. The bill aims to modernize outdated administrative requirements that slow workforce investments and authorizes the Employment Development Department (EDD) to issue operational directives in consultation with local boards.
Streamlined Funding: Modernizes subgrant mechanisms for federal and state funds.
System Responsiveness: Improves the speed of delivery to local workforce development boards.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Ensures EDD guidance is developed with local board input.
Youth Apprenticeship: Breaking Down Silos
Led by CWA and CareerWise USA, we are actively implementing the blueprint to fix the mismatch between education and workforce systems. Learn how we are advancing the Career Apprenticeship Bridge (CAB) to make "earn while you learn" a prestigious, first-choice pathway for every Californian.