Our Board takes pride in advancing economic opportunity in our community. We work strategically to maximize our funding streams and earn competitive grants to help solve complex workforce challenges. Learn more about our workforce initiatives.
Business Services
Our high-quality services support all businesses in Contra Costa County and the greater East Bay to make sure they are competitive.
American Job Centers of California
When job seekers need new skills or want a more secure, in-demand career path, our career centersoffer employment and workforce services, occupational skills training, and educational programs to help you move ahead in life.
Civil Engineering Degree Apprenticeship Pathway
This pioneering initiative creates a structured educational pathway for entry-level community college students to transition into civil engineering careers.
Displaced Oil & Gas Workers
This initiative guides displaced oil and gas workers toward new job opportunities and career paths within five high-growth sectors, including transportation, healthcare, advanced manufacturing, energy, and construction.
Emergency Medical Technicians
The EMT program helps underserved populations start their career in healthcare by securing a nationally recognized license that guarantees them an entry level job with a local ambulance company.
EMT to Paramedic Apprenticeship Pathway
This program helps individuals who are working as EMT’s receive the necessary on-the-job training and classroom hours to become licensed Paramedics.
Marine Skills Trades Program
This program provides accelerated training that increases opportunities and pathways to highly skilled well-paid employment in the maritime industry.
First Five (F5): Children with Disabilities
This early childhood education (ECE) initiative evaluates and enhances services that support young children with disabilities, ensuring they receive the resources and care needed for optimal development.
Childcare Provider Voucher Program
This early childcare education (ECE) program provides financial assistance on behalf of low-income families defined by the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) threshold for subsidized childcare services.
Wage Enhancement Stipends Program
The Wage Enhancement Stipends Program provides financial stipends to early childhood educators to supplement wages, improve job retention, and strengthen workforce stability.