CA AB721

Establishes the Lifting Families Out of Poverty Workforce Training Supportive Services Program under the California Workforce Development Board, in partnership with the State Department of Social Services and the Office of the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges.

Makes $50,000,000 in grants available to consortia composed of representatives from local workforce development boards, county welfare departments, community colleges, and other stakeholders, with grants capped at $5,000 per low-income workforce participant per year.

Requires consortia to submit plans detailing the number of people served, coordination with local partners, job availability after training completion, cost-effective service delivery methods, and evidence that supportive services will help participants complete training and achieve improved employment and earnings.

Mandates consortia receiving grants to submit biennial reports to the board documenting the number of individuals served, types of supportive services provided, training completion rates, employment outcomes, and wage gains.

Requires the board to evaluate program efficacy within two years of implementation and work with the Employment Development Department to assess employment outcomes and identify remaining barriers for participants served.