California AB338 allocates $50 million for workforce development in Los Angeles and Ventura counties post-2025 wildfires.

California AB338 enacts a special statute to address the unique workforce needs in Los Angeles and Ventura counties following the 2025 wildfires. The bill allocates $50 million from the General Fund to the California Workforce Development Board for workforce development strategies. These strategies include education, job training, and supportive services for underemployed and unemployed low- to moderate-income individuals. The Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity is tasked with reallocating $600,000 to the Economic Development Collaborative for these purposes.

California AB338 allocates $50 million for workforce development in Los Angeles and Ventura counties post-2025 wildfires.

California AB338 enacts a special statute to address the unique workforce needs in Los Angeles and Ventura counties following the 2025 wildfires. The bill allocates $50 million from the General Fund to the California Workforce Development Board for workforce development strategies. These strategies include education, job training, and supportive services for underemployed and unemployed low- to moderate-income individuals. The Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity is tasked with reallocating $600,000 to the Economic Development Collaborative for these purposes.