While there are pockets of business engagement success across the state, this paper details strategies for California policymakers and workforce system stakeholders to consider as they continue to develop a 21st-century workforce system.

Investments such as the Strong Workforce Program are pivotal to strong collaboration among educational institutions, workforce development stakeholders and employers to create a more adaptable and responsive system.

You can help make sure Californians receive maximum benefit from these investments by actively supporting the development of  a business engagement ecosystem, one that ensures a coordinated approach by partner agencies to align outcomes with business and industry needs, resulting in expanded opportunities for job seekers and students.