K12 Strong Workforce 7
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in CTE Across the Region
January 2025 - June 2027

Important Information & Templates
Allowable Expenditures
Match Requirements
Invoice & Match Report Due Dates
Invoice & Match Report Template
Budget Revision Request Template 
Capital Outlay Request Form 

Program Contact: Bill Davis
Fiscal Contact: Therese Arnold

K12 Strong Workforce Program (K12 SWP) Round 9 Bidder's Conference
The California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office invites eligible Local Education Agencies (LEAs), community college partners, and stakeholders to participate in the K12 Strong Workforce Program (K12 SWP) Round 9 Bidder's Conference. This informational webinar will provide prospective applicants with an overview of the Round 9 Request for Application (RFA), eligibility requirements, application expectations, funding guidelines, and resources available to support successful application development.

Event Information
Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 1:30 p.m.
Registration Link:  K12 Strong Workforce Program (K12 SWP) Round 9 Bidder's Conference 

Funding Opportunity
The K12 Strong Workforce Program Round 9 will provide $150 million in statewide funding to support high-quality Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways and programs that align with regional workforce needs, strengthen career readiness, and improve student outcomes across California.

Eligible Applicants
Eligible applicants include:

• School Districts
• County Offices of Education
• Charter Schools
• Regional Occupational Centers and Programs (ROC/Ps)

Applicants must partner with at least one California Community College or Community College District as part of their proposal.

Bidder's Conference Overview
During the session, attendees will receive a comprehensive overview of the K12 Strong Workforce Program Round 9 funding opportunity, including:

• Funding priorities, eligibility requirements, and program expectations.
• Application requirements, scoring criteria, and positive consideration factors.
• Budget development, matching fund requirements, and allowable expenditures.
• Required assurances, supporting documentation, and compliance expectations.
• NOVA application submission procedures, timelines, and reporting responsibilities.
• Available resources, templates, technical assistance, and applicant support tools.

We encourage all prospective applicants and partners to attend and begin preparing their Round 9 applications early. We look forward to your participation and partnership in advancing high-quality career pathways for California students.

Please direct questions to the K12 SWP Team at K12SWP@cccco.edu.