The Employment Development Department (EDD), on behalf of the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA), announces the availability of up to $16.3 million in Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Governor’s discretionary funds for the Employment and Training Pathways Program (ETPP) for Program Year 2025-26 (PY 25-26) Solicitation for Proposals (SFP). The ETPP is a strategic initiative designed to expand access to high-quality, career-connected learning opportunities for Californians who face systemic barriers to employment. Building on the lessons learned from prior investments, leveraging other state investments, aligning with the Governor’s priorities, and informed by stakeholder feedback, the ETPP aims to train and place individuals in the target population into jobs and career pathways leading to family self-sufficiency and strengthen regional workforce ecosystems through targeted investments and collaboration in education, training, and supportive services.
