California Workforce Association

Today, on Veterans Day, we extend our deepest gratitude to the brave individuals who have served our nation. Your dedication and sacrifices have safeguarded our freedoms and strengthened our communities. We also want to recognize the journey of reentering civilian life and joining the workforce. Transitioning from military service to new roles in our communities comes with its own unique challenges and triumphs, and we are honored to stand alongside you in support and solidarity. Thank you to all veterans for your service, resilience, and contributions both in uniform and beyond. Your skills, leadership, and determination continue to inspire and enrich the workforce and the world. #VeteransDay #Gratitude #HonoringService

Last chance to register for the CWA Executive Bootcamp! This training will provide the knowledge, tools, and peer-to-peer learning needed to thrive in the ever changing workforce development world as a regional leader, a steward of public resources, and an effective workforce development professional. We invite your organization’s emerging leaders to join the ’24-’25 cohort of the CWA Executive Bootcamp. Registration: https://zurl.co/EYmd Dates, Times, and Locations: Session 1 (In-Person) December 4, 2024 - Orange County / Costa Mesa Session 2 (In-Person) March 12, 2025 - Sacramento Session 3 (Virtual) June 4, 2025 - Virtual via Zoom Session 4 (In-Person) September 2, 2025 - Monterey For more information, visit https://zurl.co/X6HB Please reach out to Matt Hidalgo for any questions at [email protected].

??? Election Day is Here, California! Make Your Voice Count! ??? Today is the day! Be part of the democratic process and let your voice be heard. Here’s what you need to know: ?? Polls Are Open from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM: If you’re in line by 8:00 PM, you still have the right to vote. ?? Find Your Polling Place: Check your location and get directions here: https://zurl.co/eaaV ?? Bring What’s Needed: While most voters do not need to show ID, bring identification if you're voting for the first time and were notified to do so. ?? Already Mailed Your Ballot? Make sure it’s postmarked by today or drop it off at an official ballot drop box or voting center before 8:00 PM. Your vote is powerful. Use it to shape California’s future! ?? #VoteCalifornia #ElectionDay #YourVoiceMatters

????Important Update: Date Changes for our AI Empowerment Series Heads up! Due to unforeseen circumstances, the dates for the AI Empowerment Series for Workforce Professionals training have been modified. We’re sorry for any inconvenience and truly appreciate your understanding. Mark your calendars and get ready for insightful sessions on these new dates! 01/15/25 - Introduction to AI (Workforce Development) 01/29/25 - AI-Powered Data Analysis 02/12/25- AI-Assisted Grant Writing and Proposal Development 02/26/25 - AI for Case Management and Job Seeker Services 03/12/25 -AI in Business Services 03/26/25- AI in Education Thanks for staying flexible, and we can’t wait to see you there! #TrainingUpdate #NewDates #StayInformed

Register for the CWA Executive Bootcamp now! This member exclusive training will provide the knowledge, tools, and peer-to-peer learning needed to thrive in the ever changing workforce development world as a regional leader, a steward of public resources, and an effective workforce development professional. We invite your organization’s emerging leaders to join the ’24-’25 cohort of the CWA Executive Bootcamp. Registration: https://zurl.co/EYmd Dates, Times, and Locations: Session 1 (In-Person) December 4, 2024 - Orange County / Costa Mesa Session 2 (In-Person) March 12, 2025 - Sacramento Session 3 (Virtual) June 4, 2025 - Virtual via Zoom Session 4 (In-Person) September 2, 2025 - Monterey This year’s program will continue the format of 4 sessions: twice meeting in-person, once online, before culminating in the Capstone Project presentation at the 2025 CWA Meeting of the Minds Leadership Conference. For more information, visit https://zurl.co/X6HB Please reach out to Matt Hidalgo for any questions at [email protected].

Last Chance to Register! Aligning CA Workforce Systems w/ Registered Apprenticeship Programs If you are a workforce board staff and member, one-stop partner or staff, community-based organization, education provider, service provider, employer, apprenticeship related staff or just interested in a better understanding registered apprenticeship programs, this training is for you!! The cohort series encompasses technical assistance and training designed to equip Workforce Development Boards, staff and partners with knowledge, tools, and strategies necessary to align with and integrate Registered Apprenticeship (RA). Participants will walk away with the knowledge and tools to utilize RA as a workforce solution and incorporate into WIOA and overall board planning. For questions, please contact Xue Lor at [email protected]. When: October 29, 9:00am to 5:00pm & October 30, 9:00am to 12:00pm Where: Sacramento Employment and Training Agency (SETA) | 925 Del Paso Blvd. Suite 100 Sacramento, CA 95815 Reserve your spot!: https://zurl.co/D1LT Registration is also open for future trainings/locations! Clovis-Fresno | January 14-15, 2025 Bay Area | February 11-12, 2025 Long Beach | March 11-12, 2025 San Bernadino | April 15-16, 2025

DEADLINE APPROACHING! Registration for CWA Executive Bootcamp will be closing soon! The Bootcamp will provide the knowledge, tools, and peer-to-peer learning needed to thrive in the ever changing workforce development world as a regional leader, a steward of public resources, and an effective workforce development professional. We invite your organization’s emerging leaders to join the ’24-’25 cohort of the CWA Executive Bootcamp. For more information: https://zurl.co/CWb3 Registration information: https://zurl.co/YGK3 *This exclusive training is open to CWA members only! Become a CWA Member: https://zurl.co/e3CC

Training Opportunity Next Week! | Aligning CA Workforce Systems w/ Registered Apprenticeship Programs The cohort series encompasses technical assistance and training designed to equip Workforce Development Boards, staff and partners with knowledge, tools, and strategies necessary to align with and integrate Registered Apprenticeship (RA). Participants will walk away with the knowledge and tools to utilize RA as a workforce solution and incorporate into WIOA and overall board planning. For questions, please contact Xue Lor at [email protected]. This training is open to workforce board staff and members, one-stop partners and staff, community-based organizations, education providers, service providers, employers, apprenticeship related staff and anyone else whom may be interested in better understanding registered apprenticeship programs. When: October 29, 9:00am to 5:00pm & October 30, 9:00am to 12:00pm Where: Sacramento Employment and Training Agency (SETA) | 925 Del Paso Blvd. Suite 100 Sacramento, CA 95815 Reserve your spot!: https://zurl.co/D1LT Registration is also open for future trainings/locations! Clovis-Fresno | January 14-15, 2025 Bay Area | February 11-12, 2025 Long Beach | March 11-12, 2025 San Bernadino | April 15-16, 2025

Meet your instructor! AI Empowerment Series for Workforce Professionals Wesley Brach is an entrepreneur, consultant, and speaker, known in various professional circles for his expertise in artificial intelligence and his ability to convey complex technological concepts in an accessible manner. Last year he worked with Orange County to develop and deploy a generative AI application for the staff and job seekers of Orange County. This initiative, recognized as one of the first of its kind in California, underscores Wesley's pioneering spirit and his commitment to leveraging technology for social and economic advancement. Wesley presented at CWA’s Meeting of the Minds conference this year, leading the session "AI in Action: Empowering Workforce Development Professionals." Wesley's expertise is not limited to public sector initiatives; his consulting work includes advising a diverse array of clients, ranging from emerging startups to established Fortune 500 companies. He excels in seamlessly integrating AI solutions into various business contexts, demonstrating how AI can be effectively utilized to address real-world challenges. He brings this experience to this workforce series, aiming to equip workforce professionals with actionable AI skills and knowledge. To register: https://zurl.co/ZjZZ

Don't miss out on our next AI Workshop! Introduction to AI for Workforce Development November 6, 2024 10:00am - 11:30am (Virtual via Zoom) We recommend this session for those new to AI, as it will provide the foundational knowledge necessary to benefit from the other sessions in the series. Dive into the world of AI, focusing on generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs), and discover its potential in workforce development. -AI fundamentals and key concepts -Overview of AI applications in workforce services -Ethical, privacy, and security considerations -Best practices and introduction to prompt engineering -Q&A and discussion To register: https://zurl.co/H6bt