CA AB338

Allocates $5,000,000 from the Budget Act of 2025 to the Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity for workforce development in areas impacted by the 2025 wildfires in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties

Funds support education, job training, preapprenticeships, transitional jobs, stipends, and supportive services for underemployed and unemployed low- to moderate-income individuals affected by the fires

Requires $600,000 to be reallocated to the Economic Development Collaborative for workforce development purposes

Focuses employment efforts on construction, utilities, firefighting, health care, social services, education, childcare, housing, and shelter assistance sectors essential to disaster recovery and rebuilding

Provides expedited licensing and certification access for program participants and allows the California Workforce Development Board to retain up to 5% for state administration