High Road Construction Careers 2026
High Road Construction Careers 2026 supports people facing employment barriers through regional construction training and access to joint-apprenticeships to increase employment and incomes.
Funder: California Workforce Development Board
Due Dates: October 28, 2026 (RFA, application opening, webinar) | November 25, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. PST (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $19 million available for 13 planned awards; grant term April 1, 2027–May 31, 2029
Summary: Supports regional construction workforce training and access to joint-apprenticeships for people facing employment barriers.
Key Information: Round Two funding is available only to existing High Road Construction Careers regions.
Description
The California Workforce Development Board (CWDB), in partnership with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), offers High Road Construction Careers 2026 Round Two as part of the California Jobs First Initiative. This competitive funding opportunity for the 2026–27 state fiscal year will distribute the remaining HRCC 2026 funds to support program goals and regional labor market needs.
The program supports worker training that meets the hiring needs of public infrastructure and construction projects. It prioritizes access to joint-apprenticeship programs for people who have traditionally faced barriers to employment in the construction trades, including women, veterans, and justice-involved individuals. Its broader goals are to increase employment, boost incomes, and drive economic activity in communities that need it most.
