CWDB opens Accelerator 14: $3M in WIOA funds for quantum and fusion workforce training; applications due Aug. 27

Jul 21, 2026

The California Workforce Development Board launched Accelerator 14, offering up to $3 million in WIOA governor's discretionary funds to support projects that build scalable career pathways in quantum or fusion sectors. Applications are due Aug. 27 at 5 p.m.; innovation impact projects must include employer attestations.

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Don Silver, a presenter on the webinar, said the Workforce Accelerator Fund's 14th round continues the state's effort to scale workforce pathways, noting that "to date, the CWDB is awarded over $55,400,000 across 254 projects." He said Accelerator 14 makes up to $3,000,000 in WIOA governor's discretionary funding available to support partnerships that develop career pathways in the quantum or fusion sectors.

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