CWC provides resources to members.

• The Bybee Grant is intended to assist eligible members to defray training costs which enhances their career aspirations and skills in workforce fields.

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Bybee Eligibility Criteria 

• If you have been a CWC member in good standing for 1 year, recently completed training from an accredited training within a fiscal year, you can apply for reimbursement for some or all your costs up to $750 in a fiscal year. 
• Qualifying trainings need to be from accredited organizations and enhance your professional knowledge, expertise, and skills.
• Grants may not be used for institutes, conventions, books or college matriculation purposes or to obtain a degree. 
• The number of grants available is based on the solvency of the Bybee Trust Fund and each application will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the Bybee Board.

New change to the Bybee Grant effective 7/1/2022. Questions: email cwc.bybee@gmail.com

Click to download Bybee Application

Click to download Bybee Brochure

Click to download “Tips for Applying for a Bybee Grant”

• Motivational speakers present at local chapter meetings as well as at the Annual Conference and District Conferences.
• Networking to find mentoring/Coaching from other CWC members
• Opportunity for members to give-back and provide training in their areas of expertise

Annual/ Semi-annual CWC Educational Conferences:

• 2023 Annual Educational Conference

2022 Annual Conference

Video presentations available on Members Only Portal (No Password, request via Contact Us)

2021 Annual Conference

• • EDD Director, Rita Saenz Video Presidentation

2020 District I & II Norcal Conference Presentations

• • “Advancing Technology and Workforce Impacts” Program
  • “Advancing Technology and Workforce Impacts” PowerPoint
  • “A New Workforce Development Department” PowerPoint Presentation by Dennis Petrie
  • “How to Use Technology to Design Your Successful Career Plan” PowerPoint Presentation by Thesha Sims
• EDD Updates:
  • EDD Newsroom

Professional Development:

• Skills through Lunch and Learns, After work Training
  • Customer Service Training PowerPoint -Fresno Chapter
• Leadership Without Limits PowerPoint – Rob Claudio, Orange Empire
• Business Writing PowerPoint – Val Moeller
• EDD webinars from EDDU
• District III Leadership Training – LinkedIn
• Professional Leadership PowerPoint
• 2022 Statement of Qualification PowerPoint Presentation  – Val Moeller
• Your Career Journey PowerPoint – Michael Kane

Promotional Trainings:

• Where and How to Find Promotional Opportunities:
  • EDD Career Opportunities
  • State Personnel Career Opportunities
  • Federal Career Opportunities
• CalVets Job Opportunities
• Mock Interviews – Preparing for Job Interview Panel
• Building Blocks for Upward Mobility
• One Vision, One Team and How to Promote Employee Engagement

Personal Growth:

• Retirement Planning – CalPERS 
• Financial Planning – SavingsPlus 
  • Sign up for a Planning webinar
• Stress Management – Stress in the Workforce Presentation
• Leadership Video – Stop Managing, Start Leading

Resources for members and organizations interested in workforce development fields.

• Businesses and employers
  • EDD
  • Small Business Administration
• California Workforce Development Board
• Educational institutions
  • California Community Colleges
• Community-based organizations
  • CalFund
  • Guide Star  – Find a California Non-profit Organization

Becoming an affiliate member connects you to a powerful network of national workforce boards where you can keep your organization in tune with modern workforce issues, begin powerful partnerships, and share and learn best practices to advance your goals. By connecting to our powerful network, you will be able to:

• Share your priorities, focus and work with other workforce development sponsors.
• Connect to and network with workforce boards and other affiliates through our online discussion groups.
• Enjoy all other member benefits such as communications tools, technical assistance and training, legislative updates on funding announcements, professional development opportunities, resources, and publications of import.