California Minimum Wage to Increase in 2027
California employers and employees should prepare for another statewide minimum wage increase that will take effect on January 1, 2027. Under the new rate, the state’s minimum wage will increase from $16.90 to $17.40 per hour, applying to businesses of all...
California Introduces Digital Career Passport for Job Seekers
California is taking a new approach to workforce development with the introduction of Career Passport, a digital platform designed to help job seekers showcase the skills and experience they’ve gained throughout their careers—not just the degrees they’ve...
Skilled Trades Continue to Offer Some of the Strongest Career Opportunities in 2026
Demand for skilled trades professionals continues to rise as industries across the country work to replace retiring workers while meeting the needs of expanding infrastructure, manufacturing, energy, and technology projects. According to industry and labor market...
California Launches AI Workforce Tracker to Monitor Employment Trends
As artificial intelligence continues to reshape industries, California is taking a proactive approach to understanding its impact on the workforce. Governor Gavin Newsom recently announced the launch of a new statewide AI-Unemployment Tracker, the first tool of its...

