California Labor and Workforce Development Agency

California Jobs First is transforming the historic Yreka Carnegie into a hub for business innovation and entrepreneurship in Siskiyou County and the broader North State region.
 
“This investment gives workers a place to connect with good-paying jobs and develop new skills, reflecting the talent and resilience rooted in this region, and building the kind of economic stability that lifts whole communities.” -Secretary Knox

California Jobs First is transforming the historic Yreka Carnegie into a hub for business innovation and entrepreneurship in Siskiyou County and the broader North State region.

“This investment gives workers a place to connect with good-paying jobs and develop new skills, reflecting the talent and resilience rooted in this region, and building the kind of economic stability that lifts whole communities.” -Secretary Knox

Governor Gavin Newsom

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California leads the nation in job creation, adding approximately 131,534 jobs over the past year and creating more jobs than any other state during the same period. 
 
“California’s workforce is one of the state’s greatest strengths and a key reason our economy continues to grow and adapt. California workers are powering the industries shaping the future of the national economy.” – California Labor Secretary Stewart Knox
 
Find out more at gov.ca.gov

Addressing barriers to health care access and mental health care requires support and collaboration. As we recognize Mental Health Awareness Month, learn how California is investing in our behavioral health workforce, building partnerships, and creating inclusive career pathways to overcome barriers to care and support communities. Read our latest blog post at labor.ca.gov

Capped off National Apprenticeship Week exploring the career pathways at Pasadena City College with !

In alignment with the Governor’s Master Plan on Career Education and through programs like Construction Trades Lab, California is expanding apprenticeships and earn-and-learn opportunities — providing more Californians with pathways to good paying jobs.

Explored career pathways today at Pasadena City College with !

In alignment with the Governor’s Master Plan on Career Education and through programs like ’s Construction Trades Lab, California is expanding apprenticeships and earn-and-learn opportunities — providing more Californians with pathways to good paying careers.

During National Apprenticeship Week, we’re highlighting California’s more than 674,735 earn-and-learn opportunities, including over 245,000 registered apprenticeships.

“California has expanded access to paid, hands-on training that meets workers where they are and connects them to real opportunity. Through apprenticeships, we’re working with education, industry, and labor to build a workforce that works for all Californians.” -California Labor Secretary Stewart Knox

Read more at labor.ca.gov

During National Apprenticeship Week, we're highlighting California’s More than 674,735 earn-and-learn opportunities, including over 245,000 registered apprenticeships.

“California has expanded access to paid, hands-on training that meets workers where they are and connects them to real opportunity. Through apprenticeships, we’re working with education, industry, and labor to build a workforce that works for all Californians.” - California Labor Secretary Stewart Knox

https://www.gov.ca.gov/2026/04/28/governor-newsom-celebrates-national-apprenticeship-week-highlighting-pathways-connecting-workers-to-good-jobs/