California AB323 establishes the Strong Workforce Program to enhance career technical education and workforce development in community colleges.

AB323 amends the Education Code to establish the Strong Workforce Program, a K–14 initiative aimed at expanding high-quality career technical education and workforce development courses, programs, and pathways. The program operates through regional consortia of community college districts and local educational agencies. It focuses on aligning educational offerings with regional labor market needs, improving student success, and providing work-based learning opportunities. Funds are allocated based on factors like unemployment rates and successful workforce outcomes.

California AB323 establishes the Strong Workforce Program to enhance career technical education and workforce development in community colleges.

AB323 amends the Education Code to establish the Strong Workforce Program, a K–14 initiative aimed at expanding high-quality career technical education and workforce development courses, programs, and pathways. The program operates through regional consortia of community college districts and local educational agencies. It focuses on aligning educational offerings with regional labor market needs, improving student success, and providing work-based learning opportunities. Funds are allocated based on factors like unemployment rates and successful workforce outcomes.