Displaced Oil and Gas Workers Fund Program Evaluation and Technical Assistance SFP Award – Program Year 2023-24
Workforce Services Information Notice
WSIN24-15
Issued: October 22, 2024
The Employment Development Department (EDD), in coordination with the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency, is pleased to announce the award of $999,764.76 from the state of California’s general fund for the Displaced Oil and Gas Workers Fund (DOGWF) Program Evaluation and Technical Assistance (ETA) for Program Year 2023-24 (PY 23-24). The awarded organization will be responsible for providing ETA to DOGWF PY 23-24 program awardees as they pioneer initiatives that guide displaced oil and gas workers into new career trajectories, securing stable, well-compensated, and gratifying roles across diverse industries.
The DOGWF ETA PY 23-24 grant aims to enhance the effectiveness and sustainability of DOGWF projects. The selected organization will address the needs of displaced workers in the oil and gas sector by providing ongoing coaching and consultation, offering targeted technical assistance, and building a collaborative community of practice for ongoing learning and continuous improvement. The ETA awardee will be responsible for creating and documenting a robust framework that supports the immediate transition of displaced oil and gas workers into new roles and serves as a blueprint for similar work in the future.
The EDD expects the performance period to be up to 30 months. Information about the awardee and descriptions of their project is available on the EDD Workforce Development Solicitation for Proposals webpage.
If you have questions regarding the DOGWF ETA PY 23-24 grant solicitation, please email wsbspf1@edd.ca.gov.
/s/ Kimberlee Meyer, Chief
Central Office Workforce Services Division