(SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA) - In 2025, California expanded access to good-paying jobs and career training, strengthened Worker protections and supported communities across the State - from growing regional economies and expanding skills-based training to enforcing Labor Laws and responding to the firestorm in Los Angeles, California delivered workforce, economic, and Worker protection outcomes that have benefited Working People and the economy.

“California sets the example that you can have strong Worker protections and strong businesses. We’ve added protections for Workers, expanded opportunities and ensured people are fairly compensated for their work. The Golden State will not back down, even as the Trump Administration shirks its responsibility to Workers, as we work toward a better economy that works for all Californians,” Newsome said.

The Governor launched the California Jobs First Council, bringing State agencies together to coordinate economic development, workforce, education and infrastructure investments around a shared strategy for regional job growth.

The Council aligns Statewide action with 13 Region-specific plans developed by local partners to reflect local priorities and labor-market needs.

In August, California Jobs First unveiled an $80 million investment to support 23,000 jobs and 11 projects, bolstering economic progress in communities and industries throughout the State.

Through California Jobs First, the State is training Workers and supporting job creation across all 13 Economic Regions, targeting high-growth industries such as Construction, Health Care, Education, Advanced Manufacturing, Clean Energy, Aerospace and Defense, Life Sciences and AgTech.

In 2025, California continued to strengthen efforts to connect education, workforce training and employer needs to create a variety of pathways to good-paying careers.

The State moved closer toward the Governor’s goal of serving 500,000 Registered Apprentices by 2029, serving more than 233,000 Californians in Registered Apprenticeships - and, with interagency support, over 600,000 served through Earn and Learn Programs since 2019.

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