[{"_1":2,"_100":-5,"_101":-5},"loaderData",{"_3":4,"_26":27},"root",{"_5":6,"_17":10,"_18":19,"_20":21,"_22":10,"_23":-5,"_24":-5,"_25":10},"user",{"_7":8,"_9":10,"_11":10,"_12":-5,"_13":-5,"_14":15,"_16":-5},"roles",[],"isAuthenticated",false,"isPremium","planName","subscriptionStatus","featureFlags",{},"insightsBudget","isDevelopmentHost","userPreferences",{},"recaptchaSiteKey","6LcvOJcUAAAAAHsB-gPGfGktcRlKpH7OTIU_dMTD","isImpersonating","impersonation","affiliateStatus","isFreedomPortal","routes/v2/article/layout",{"_28":29,"_30":31},"notFound",true,"relatedArticles",[32,76,88],{"_33":34,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":40,"_41":42,"_43":44,"_45":46,"_47":48,"_49":50,"_51":52,"_53":54,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":60,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":66,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},"mediaId",6549729,"mediaKeyId","5429929-95b51c13db545cab7e515b354b80f8da","parentId",5429929,"title","ETP presents California Energy Commission-funded EVITP awards; panel treats grants as informational amid recusal-related quorum issues","audioSeconds",1719,"startMs",5361000,"endMs",3642000,"viewUrl","/Search/View?dp=1&key=5429929-95b51c13db545cab7e515b354b80f8da&start=5361&end=3642","thumbnailUrl","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5429929-95b51c13db545cab7e515b354b80f8da/thumbnail_5361000.jpg","articleUrl","/articles/6549729/California/ETP-presents-California-Energy-Commission-funded-EVITP-awards-panel-treats-grants-as-informational-amid-recusal-related-quorum-issues","mediaUrl","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6549729-8fc934ef197d5f1b9504bca855ccd994/orig.mp4?Expires=1770760360&Signature=n0aXx2R2TNPGQfKt3uY9xdFgEnwzcjhn1x3T9sjD~aJD~PZZufsu4YG9Nnbe5nJhNy0zR-BiuWiTYk9VwAIWqVPnSQWvlZKuXQ1dffb4NYsf6MAvMRAvUiMUNhbyv6m5L1rSWTwq73Z2TMbrnxp7mfvTq3vxo87F0WgsEBMITHDsyTJIJ-Xs7R7EkLew5~gtCvYby7hb4LJtpUUi0mUpSS3RQWDFmclD8QCA6VW-u7F3sfJtFFL0WjSuRiyfMBw9XrsMFmLnQeqaQhnd4f2JSdJO3Khl4BScLMiULuhO6i92kBmPX8Jw2sQWCMRhD1SVG04mujmSp70e9C02XyE8Mg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","author","Employment Training Panel","date","2025-07-18T21:20:42.867Z","article","The Employment Training Panel on July 18 presented awards under an interagency agreement with the California Energy Commission (CEC) to support EVITP-certified electrician training. ETP staff said the agency received $3.0 million through the agreement (about $2.7 million designated as programmatic funding) and that the current round has funded roughly $1.7 million; staff also said a second solicitation will release the remainder of the program funds.

Because the CEC is the program partner and some panelists recused themselves from IBEW-related proposals, the panel treated the EVITP awards as an informational item rather than taking formal votes. Staff said the awards were developed in close collaboration with the CEC and that the CEC retains ultimate program decision authority under the interagency arrangement. Heather Miguel and Kumani Armstrong explained the legal and procedural context during the discussion; panelists asked whether the panel needed to formally approve the awards or whether ETP was acting as facilitator under the CEC’s decision-making authority.

Panel and stakeholder comments: CEC program manager Jana McKinney said the awards were reviewed by the commission and that ETP’s role is to facilitate the training contracts. Representatives of several awardees and partner organizations spoke to the panel; examples:
- Anthea Jabarkos (IBEW-affiliated training trust) thanked the panel and described the union’s apprenticeship and outreach programs that will benefit from EVITP funding.
- Jana McKinney (California Energy Commission) praised the geographic spread and partnerships in applicant proposals and noted the need to grow a workforce to install EV charging infrastructure: \"we estimate that over 2,000,000 shared and public private chargers will be needed\" to meet state goals.
- Matthew Newtonboom (IBEW Local 340) emphasized the panel’s requirement that installers be California-certified general electricians, saying that broader electrical competency matters for safe EVSE installations.
- Industry and regional partners including Central Valley BizFed and Associated Builders and Contractors also voiced support for building local EVITP capacity.

Award details: Staff confirmed 15 awardees in the first round; one award announced on the record was Ventura County Electrical JATC for $8,487. Staff said additional funding will be released in a second SFP to complete the program’s funding plan.

Operational note: The panel paused consideration of IBEW-associated EVITP proposals earlier in the meeting because recusals reduced quorum for those items; staff and panelists discussed virtual options and timing so applicants present at the meeting would not have to wait. Ultimately the panel proceeded with non‑recused items and treated the EVITP package as informational in deference to the CEC’s role and to maintain consistency with the interagency agreement.

Ending: Staff said it will execute awards in collaboration with the CEC and schedule a second solicitation to allocate remaining program funds. Awardees present were invited to make brief remarks to the panel.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","July 2025 Panel Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","ETP staff presented awards from an interagency EVITP program with the California Energy Commission, reporting about $1.7 million awarded so far and confirming a second solicitation to distribute remaining funds.","taxTitle","Employment Training Panel, Agencies under Office of the Governor, Executive, California","taxId",70074,"location","California","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6549734,"Employment Training Panel approves 16 contracts totaling roughly $7.1 million; one proposal tabled",3229,1925000,5154000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5429929-95b51c13db545cab7e515b354b80f8da&start=1925&end=5154","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5429929-95b51c13db545cab7e515b354b80f8da/thumbnail_1925000.jpg","/articles/6549734/California/Employment-Training-Panel-approves-16-contracts-totaling-roughly-71-million-one-proposal-tabled","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6549734-52fd83f6f21e00a2532d5822b034bdfa/orig.mp4?Expires=1770760360&Signature=OfuiJ10X448r0Ifg8wT6-4D5CHawJIl2lBiz6CVHuJROjZtBS1afpz0HlGZbtJeHnbCT-0tWPhe-WpGeSG1rAh2kqHqZZ9lJ54lZ8TAr5xMuEYGJmgRSOZpY67mDltTffWUU7QPjOfyc4VMOm2zCQfDdrJmEMrsYC7~nxIZLRqokN68Q36fo3HSzazO4zfRjdcHpABY29e~rsCJao1o9P4pxAma9dG76Q6BN1BdgD5L8xgsaJZICu8Zhol~O5DEmohoXg7dOuk51h3DxCXKwqwTeizWwun4BEzZiRg3c1GTvMh3yqInyDFtvq~iB8wJldTuiLSINkjXG4iffBm-hHw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Employment Training Panel approved 16 training contracts during its July 18 meeting, funding roughly $7.1 million in workforce training across California and tabling one multi-employer proposal for further revision.

Panel members voted to approve awards to employers and training groups including Tigert and Son Inc. (dba Tigert Construction), Agilent Technologies, DrinkPak LLC, D & D Laser Screed, GBC Concrete & Masonry Construction, Hawthorne Machinery Co., Knowles Precision Devices (Integrated Microwave Corporation), La Quinta Resort & Club, KLA Corporation, Northrop Grumman Systems, Organic by Nature Inc., Teeter Inc., Central California Builders Exchange, the Turlock Chamber of Commerce, and the Industrial Council of the City of Commerce. One multi‑employer proposal from South Modesto Business United was tabled for staff to narrow its county coverage and employer list before returning to the panel.

Why it matters: ETP grants reimburse employer training costs and are used to upskill incumbent and new-hire workers in sectors such as manufacturing, construction, health care and clean energy. Panel approvals enable immediate award processing for funded contracts; one tabled item will return after staff and the applicant align the plan with the panel’s geographic and programmatic expectations.

Most approved contracts were presented by ETP staff and summarized briefly by applicant representatives at the meeting. Panelists asked targeted questions about project scope, turnover and monitoring. For DrinkPak LLC, the panel approved funding subject to a contractual “trigger” on workforce turnover: the company must keep turnover at 15% or lower in the 12 months preceding the contract end or face a 25% reduction in contract funding; staff will monitor quarterly and work with the employer to address issues before the trigger window.

Key details (selected projects):
- Tigert and Son Inc., dba Tigert Construction (contract approved for $585,200) — training at multiple sites across California; proposal described training for construction craft, project engineers and supervisory staff.
- Agilent Technologies Inc. (contract approved for $599,200) — technical and professional training at Folsom, Carpinteria and Santa Clara sites.
- DrinkPak LLC (contract approved for $200,680 with a 15% turnover trigger and quarterly monitoring) — first ETP contract for the Santa Clarita beverage manufacturer; panel discussed past turnover and company changes tied to delayed out‑of‑state facility openings.
- KLA Corporation (contract approved for $599,760) — workforce and immersive training at Milpitas HQ supporting semiconductor equipment work.
- Industrial Council of the City of Commerce (contract approved for $849,852) — large multi‑employer contract for Los Angeles area employers; council reported strong prior performance under earlier ETP contracts.

One proposal withdrawn and one tabled: Home Express Delivery Service Inc. (dba Temco) withdrew and will attend a future meeting. South Modesto Business United’s application (originally asking for $416,067) was tabled so staff and the applicant can narrow the counties and employer list; the panel directed staff to return a revised proposal focused on Stanislaus and San Joaquin counties and aligned employer lists.

Panel process notes: Several applicants remarked on ETP’s role in connecting employers and training resources. Staff confirmed delegation orders (small awards under $75,000 processed by the director) were included in the packet; regional staff continue to support project development and monitoring.

Ending: Staff will finalize contract paperwork for the approved proposals and post award notices; the tabled South Modesto proposal will return after staff and the applicant submit a narrowed plan for the panel’s review.","The Employment Training Panel on July 18 approved 16 training contracts — mostly single-employer and multi-employer proposals — totaling about $7.1 million, and tabled one multi-employer application after panelists requested staff refine its geographic scope and employer list.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6549724,"Advocates say Employment Training Panel won $50 million reserve restoration and preserved full FY25‑26 funding",88,6096000,6184000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5429929-95b51c13db545cab7e515b354b80f8da&start=6096&end=6184","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5429929-95b51c13db545cab7e515b354b80f8da/thumbnail_6096000.jpg","/articles/6549724/California/Advocates-say-Employment-Training-Panel-won-50-million-reserve-restoration-and-preserved-full-FY2526-funding","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6549724-8a10c21c028d0ca6a8e5c0c37e9e6f47/orig.mp4?Expires=1770760360&Signature=YoTRfrHuCS-S5yPdlrBt4Ti4AnJiUNp5SBkrcTzXop~COZFuCzrc6ABBcyhWmTLnbQmcFLGhu7IaJrz3PClIjiGCLiCgCyRAQnp6D-ZwJb7FKn8Oel31JiQssvX8EtDBWk8E9bT4whzSQKZlSgsbF1tg17SJD7efJ42fOWuAwifbj87SxjrsINLc0BVEd4d27nZZ4OOUPeYj7P5iAgq0LalUlqdE6wbjZDDu7lOAnRcoQYlX3uT~43cPwwTm55VM-M3ViQV6~WxRPPrPkQLvu2~f6lOVh6LXrKOts-11G11hY7hGlzHeB8e16kVL44hDsTnl25ymlLSWoR6EDnTt~w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A member of the public told the Employment Training Panel on July 18 that a broad coalition successfully won a $50 million restoration to the ETP reserve and preserved the panel’s full FY2025‑26 annual appropriation.

Philip Herrera, speaking during public comment, framed the outcome as the result of sustained advocacy from labor, business, community colleges and other partners: “Against the backdrop of a difficult fiscal year ... the Employment Training Panel has emerged not only intact, but stronger than ever,” he said. Herrera said the restored $50 million will be added to ETP’s reserve and that the panel’s full $123 million annual appropriation for FY25‑26 was preserved.

Why it matters: ETP funding supports employer‑reimbursed training that helps workers upgrade skills in high‑priority industries such as advanced manufacturing, health care, clean energy and construction. Restoring $50 million to ETP’s reserve increases the program’s near‑term capacity to award training grants and support multi‑sector workforce partnerships.

Context reported at the meeting: ETP Executive Director Jessica Grimes and staff had earlier highlighted program priorities for the fiscal year, including continuing partnerships (for example, with the California Energy Commission on EVITP) and administering alternatively funded programs such as the Health Care Workforce Advancement Fund and a Workforce Literacy Pilot Program. Grimes said staff aim to expand access to training for underserved communities and align with the governor’s California Jobs First blueprint.

Ending: Herrera called the budget outcome “a win” for ETP stakeholders and urged the panel to continue implementing training programs that support high‑road jobs across the state.","A public commenter at the July 18 meeting said coalition advocacy restored $50 million to the ETP reserve and preserved the panel’s full $123 million annual appropriation for FY2025‑26, a development the speaker called a major victory for training programs statewide.","actionData","errors"]

Article not found

ETP presents California Energy Commission-funded EVITP awards; panel treats grants as informational amid recusal-related quorum issues

Employment Training Panel approves 16 contracts totaling roughly $7.1 million; one proposal tabled

Advocates say Employment Training Panel won $50 million reserve restoration and preserved full FY25‑26 funding