Workforce Executive Bootcamp

The California Workforce Association (CWA) is proud to offer our members this year-long training for directors, deputy directors, and executive workforce development board staff. There is a total of 60 hours of content and learning. Bootcamp will provide the knowledge, tools, and peer-to-peer learning needed to thrive in the ever changing workforce development world as a regional leader, a steward of public resources, and an effective workforce development professional.

REGISTRATION FOR THE 2025 COHORT IS CLOSED.

2024-25 Sessions Locations, Dates, and Hotel Recommendations

Session 1: Leadership and Partnership (In-Person)

  • Date and Time: December 4, 2024 from 8:30am until 4:00pm

  • Location: Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa: 3050 Bristol St. Costa Mesa, CA 95626 (Close to Santa Ana/Orange County Airport

Session 2: System Partners & Public Management (NEW DATE AND LOCATION) (In-Person)

  • Date and Time: March 12, 2025 from 8:30am until 4:00pm;

  • Location: Sacramento Employment and Training Agency (SETA), 925 Del Paso Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95815 (Close to Sacramento Airport)

  • Recommended Nearby Hotels:

  • Hilton Garden Inn Sacramento/South Natomas: 2540 Venture Oaks Way Sacramento, CA 95833

  • SpringHill Suites Sacramento Natomas: 2555 Ventura Oaks Way, Sacramento, CA 95833

  • Residence Inn by Marriott Sacramento Airport Natomas: 2618 Gateway Oaks Dr Sacramento, CA 95833

Session 3:System Partners, Policy and Advocacy (Virtual)

  • Date and Time: June 4, 2025 from 8:30am until 3:00pm; via Zoom Meeting

Session 4 (In-Person) Capstone Presentation at CWA Meeting of the Minds

  • Date and Time: September 2, 2025 from 9:00am until 11:00am;

  • MMM 2025 Registration Discount Code: CWAExec25

  • Location: Monterey Marriott: 350 Calle Principal, Monterey CA, 93940

  • Hotel Room Block Link: To be sent in June/July 2025. No later than July 31, 2025.

CWA Board Meeting Attendance

As a CWA Executive Bootcamp Participant, you have the unique opportunity to attend the CWA Quarterly Board Meetings during the year you are in the program. This will grant CWA Executive Bootcamp Participants the opportunity to gain important insight into the state advocacy, legislative, and capacity building efforts of CWA and an additional chance to network with Workforce Board Executive Directors.

CWA December 2024 Quarterly Board Meeting

  • Date and Time: December 5 (8:00am until 5:00pm) and December 6 (8:00am until 12:00pm), 2024 – times subject to slight changes

  • Location: Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa: 3050 Bristol St. Costa Mesa, CA 95626 (Close to Santa Ana/Orange County Airport

CWA March 2025 Quarterly Board Meeting

  • Date and Time: March 6 (8:00am until 5:00pm) and March 7 (8:00am until 12:00pm), 2025 – times subject to slight changes

  • Location: Sacramento Employment and Training Agency (SETA), 925 Del Paso Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95815 (Close to Sacramento Airport)

CWA June 2025 Quarterly Board Meeting

  • Date and Time: June 5 (8:00am until 5:00pm) and June 6 (8:00am until 12:00pm), 2025 – times subject to slight changes

CWA September 2025 Quarterly Board Meeting

  • Date and Time: September 4 (8:00am until 5:00pm) and September 5 (8:00am until 12:00pm), 2025 – times subject to slight changes

  • Location: Monterey Marriott: 350 Calle Principal, Monterey CA, 93940

More Information

  • The cost of the Executive Bootcamp is $2,950. The program fee includes Continental breakfast and lunch for the in-person sessions, graduation lunch at the fourth session, and materials. Cost does not cover participants' travel, parking, wifi or lodging.

  • Established Executive Directors, New Executive Directors, Deputy Directors, Associate Directors, Division Managers, Operation Managers, or anyone who has broad leadership responsibilities and/or people on a promotional track to executive positions with a focus on workforce development. Even established workforce leaders will increase their benefit from this workforce leadership capacity building training!

  • Tim Aldinger, Foundation for California Community Colleges, Director of Workforce Development Services

  • This Executive Bootcamp is offered to CWA members only. For questions about membership, please contact Taylor Hasal at thasal@calworkforce.org.

  • Registration for the 2024-2025 cohort closes on November 11, 2024.

  • Cancellations must be received by email only: info@calworkforce.org no later than Friday, 10/25/2024 to qualify for a refund, a $150.00. cancellation fee will apply. There will be absolutely no refunds for cancellations after Friday, 10/25/2024. Individuals that have not cancelled by that date may send another person in their place. Last day to swap attendee is Friday, 11/11/2024.

  • If you require any special accommodations for the training environment, materials, food, etc., please email Matt Hidalgo at mhidalgo@calworkforce.org at least two weeks prior to the training date to request the accommodations needed.

  • Please visit the official Workforce Executive Bootcamp registration page to sign up.