State Subsidized,
Employer-Specific Training
Utilize State Funds to Train Your Employees
Eligible California employers can utilize state funds to train their employees through Employers Group. Employees can receive 8 to 200 hours of productivity-related training delivered on-site at your company’s facility, at our facility, or at another location identified by your company.
Training dates and funding availability are subject to confirmation.
Employer Requirements
Typically, employers must meet the following requirements:
Be a for-profit company/organization or pay into the ET Tax Fund.
Have a 20% or less turnover rate for full-time employees for the prior calendar year. Some exceptions are allowed.
Meet at least one of the following industry or business criteria:
Qualifying Industries & Businesses
- Manufacture a product.
- Derive over 25% of the facility’s revenue from outside California.
- Compete directly against a non-California firm that has no California employees.
- Be a California corporate headquarters of a multi-state entity.
- Operate in a select industry, including freight, transportation, warehousing, storage, software, motion picture tele-production, publishing, research and development, environmental consulting, or communications.
Ready to Check Your Eligibility?
To complete an Eligibility Questionnaire, contact our Training Department.
Once Employer Eligibility Is Determined
EverythingHR will conduct a complimentary training needs assessment and work with your company to identify appropriate training topics and training populations.
EverythingHR will then propose a solution that outlines costs and state reimbursement for your training. State reimbursement is based on a per-trainee basis, for each eligible training hour each eligible trainee receives.
A Training Solution Designed for Your Company
Identify training needs, determine eligible trainees, and receive a proposed solution outlining training costs and potential state reimbursement.
Trainee Eligibility Requirements
For each training hour to be funded, trainees must meet the following requirements.
Full-Time Employment
Work at least 35 hours per week during training and for 90 days after training.
Minimum Training Hours
Complete at least 8 hours of eligible training.
Minimum Hourly Wage
Earn at least the minimum hourly wage specified for the applicable California county.
Minimum Hourly Wage
| County / Region | Hourly Wage |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles County | $19.05 |
| Orange County | $18.39 |
| Bay Area Counties | $20.00 |
| Sacramento County | $18.34 |
| San Diego County | $18.34 |
| All Other Counties | $18.34 |
The stated wage must be met 90 days after training ends. Employer-paid health benefits of up to $2.50 can be included to meet or exceed the wage requirement. Regular bonuses, shift differentials, and other criteria may also qualify. Contact Employers Group for details.
Popular Training Programs Include
Choose from leadership development, process improvement, software skills, and other productivity-focused training options for your workforce.
Leadership Academy
Enroll individuals in a public Leadership Academy to develop essential leadership skills and strengthen workplace performance.
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Have us deliver training on-site at your facility.
Team Member Academy
Build practical skills that help employees contribute effectively to their teams.
Senior Leadership Academy
Support leadership development for senior-level leaders and decision-makers.
Lean & Process Improvement
Explore ways to improve workflows, efficiency, and productivity.
Software Skills Training
Develop practical software skills relevant to employees’ work responsibilities.
Vocational English
Strengthen English communication skills for workplace situations.
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