California Employment Training Panel (ETP)
California ETP
What is this?
Reimburses employers for the cost of training their employees in job-related skills. Covers both classroom and hands-on training.
Am I eligible?
California employers with workers earning at least $18.56/hr (or less in some priority industries). The employer applies, not the individual worker. Workers must be employed and at risk of displacement without retraining.
Target audience:
Eligible sectors:
What do I get?
$800-$2,000 per trainee reimbursement to employer
Benefit details may vary based on your eligibility and location.
How to apply
Employers apply through etp.ca.gov. Workers can tell their employer about the program.
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