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Workforce Development

Explains how public education participates with workforce development efforts to provide the crucial skills and lifelong learning opportunities needed for career study, success, and personal fulfillment.

The California Department of Education provides proactive statewide leadership that facilitates and encourages the development of effective support for youth services in workforce development, career guidance programs, and gender equity in K-12 education.

Resources

California Workforce Investment Board (Outside Source)

United States Department of Labor Workforce Investment Act Information (Outside Source)

California Employment Development Department Workforce Investment Act Information Online (Outside Source)

California Career Resource Network (Outside Source)

California Workforce Association
Labor Market Information (Outside Source)
Career Voyages (Outside Source)
Career One-Stop (Outside Source)
Workforce One (Outside Source)
Occupational Information Network (O*Net) (Outside Source)
Workforce Investment Act Program Summary

Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act of 1998 (Perkins) (Outside Source)
(Select "Legislation" under Related Topics)
The Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act of 1998 builds on the efforts of states to develop challenging academic standards and, promotes the development of services and activities that integrate academic and vocational technical instruction.

Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) (Outside Source)
The Workforce Investment Act of 1998 provides the framework for a unique national workforce preparation and employment system designed to meet both the needs of the nation's businesses and the needs of job seekers and those who want to further their careers.

Contact Information

Workforce Development is administered by:

California Department of Education

Secondary, Postsecondary, and Adult Leadership Division

Regional Occupational Centers and Programs and Workforce Development Unit

1430 N Street, Suite 4503

Sacramento, CA 95814

Dennis J. Guido, Administrator

916-322-5050
dguido@cde.ca.gov

 

Questions:  Dennis J. Guido | dguido@cde.ca.gov | 916-327-6367
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