ETP Workforce Training Funds for California

California Workforce Funding Is Here — Don’t Miss It

IPC by Global Electronics Association has officially secured a Multi-Employer Contract (MEC) through the California Employment Training Panel (ETP) to provide significant training cost reimbursement for California-based electronics manufacturers.

Offset eligible training costs
Upskill incumbent workers
Strengthen retention and productivity
Streamline onboarding through our contract

Enrollment is open now.

Funding is finite and subject to state performance timelines.

Employers ready to move forward should initiate onboarding immediately to ensure eligibility and timely training completion.

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Electronics Manufacturing Workforce Training Funding for California-based Employer

California’s Employment Training Panel (ETP) provides funding to help employers upskill workers. Global Electronics Association (formerly IPC) has received a Multiple Employer Contract (MEC), creating new training funding opportunities for California electronics manufacturers.

Join Victoria Hawkins, Director of Workforce Funding and Partnerships, to learn about eligible courses, funding support, and available administrative assistance.

Compliance and Safety

ESD Control for Electronics Assembly

After completing this course, you will be able to employ the preventive measures stipulated in ANSI/ESD S20.20 to mitigate the effects of electrostatic discharge when handling, transferring or storing ESD-sensitive components in a manufacturing facility. More Less

Foreign Object Debris for Electronics Manufacturing

Mitigate FOD effects when handling, storing, or transporting items in a manufacturing facility. The course prepares you to employ the key tools, materials, and processes designed to prevent and control the effects of FOD within a manufacturing facility. More Less

Chemical Safety in Electronics Assembly

Learn to identify chemicals, understand their safety requirements, and implement proper storage and handling procedures. More Less

Safety for Electronics Assembly

This course introduces participants to the most common safety practices and workplace hazards in electronics manufacturing. After completing this course, participants will be able to employ the key tools, materials, and processes designed to keep you and your coworkers safe within a manufacturing facility. More Less

Ergonomics for Electronics Assembly

Apply principles to optimize workstation layouts, including chair, desk, and tool positioning to create a safer, more efficient work environment. More Less

Soldering Safety Essentials

Learn to identify the hazards related to soldering tools and materials, implement effective safety measures, and maintain a safe soldering environment. More Less

Assembly for Engineers and Technicians

Electronics Assembly for Engineers

Learn the key concepts, tools, materials, and processes essential for engineers working in electronics assembly More Less

Component ID for PCB Assembly

Learn identification techniques proven to prevent assembly errors and ensure the functionality and reliability of the final product. More Less

Ensuring Excellence: IPC-A-610 Process Optimization

Empower technicians and engineers to utilize the IPC-A-610 Standard and its associated handbook to consistently meet acceptance criteria throughout the assembly process. More Less

Ensuring Excellence: J-STD-001 Process Optimization

Dive into a detailed exploration of process control methodologies using the IPC-J-STD-001 Standard and its Handbook to consistently conform to acceptance criteria across all stages of the assembly process. More Less

Manufacturing Engineering for Electronics Assembly: Introduction

Gain a comprehensive overview of the roles and responsibilities of manufacturing engineers in our industry. More Less

Manufacturing Engineering for Electronics Assembly: Stencil Printing

Gain a comprehensive overview of the stencil printing process, including depositing solder paste on printed wiring boards (PWBs) to establish electrical connections. More Less

Manufacturing Engineering for Electronics Assembly: Surface Mount Technology

Gain a comprehensive overview of the surface mount assembly process including information on component considerations, selecting and setting up pick and place machines, and the reflow process. More Less

Manufacturing Engineering for Electronics Assembly: Through-hole Assembly

Gain a comprehensive overview of component preparation, tool selection, manual component insertion, and automated component insertion in electronics assembly with through-hole components. More Less

Manufacturing Engineering for Electronics Assembly: Wave & Selective Soldering

Learn machine setup, thermal profiling, nozzle and fixture selection, and process optimization—empowering you to reduce defects, minimize variation, and keep your solder lines running smoothly. More Less

Safety Data Sheets for Engineers

Learn how to read and apply Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to identify chemical hazards, run effective process hazard analyses (PHA), and design hazard-reduction strategies. More Less

Assembly for Operators

Electronics Assembly for Operators in English or Spanish

Deliver the knowledge and skills required for a new operator to succeed. Available in English and Spanish. More Less

Introduction to Safety Data Sheets for Electronics Manufacturing

Learn to identify the purpose and structure of an SDS, allowing you to navigate these crucial documents effectively and confidently. More Less

Inspection of Electronic Assemblies: Introduction

Learn to perform "incoming inspection" using the essential tools, materials, and processes that deliver consistent quality products. More Less

Introduction to Component ID

Learn to identify, verify, and correctly orient the most common through-hole and surface mount components used in printed circuit board (PCB) assembly. More Less

Hand Soldering for Electronics Assembly: Introduction

This course is designed to provide learners with an understanding of the soldering process, the role it plays in electronics assembly, and the practical skills required in creating reliable solder connections. More Less

Introduction to IPC Standards

IPC Standards Demystified: A Guide to Structure & Navigation

Learn how IPC standards are structured and how to navigate sections, clauses, figures, tables, notes, and measurements with speed and confidence. More Less

Introduction to J-STD-001: Requirements for Soldered Electrical and Electronic Assemblies

Learn how the standard is structured, navigate its key clauses, apply criteria to prevent defects, verify cleanliness, and judge solder-joint acceptability across product classes. More Less

Introduction to IPC-A-610: Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies

Learn how the standard is structured, navigate its key clauses, and apply clear visual guidelines to real-world inspection and production decisions. More Less

PCB Fabrication

Fundamentals of PCB Fab and Assembly Self-Paced

This comprehensive introduction to the basics of printed circuit board (PCB) and printed wiring assembly (PWA) fabrication will prepare those that have little or no direct experience in either discipline for the Advanced Trouble Shooting and Defect Analysis of Printed Circuit Boards course. More Less

PCB Fabrication for Operators

This comprehensive program introduces individuals to the essential tools, materials, and processes they need to excel at each step in the PCB fabrication process. More Less

PCB Fabrication: Troubleshooting & Defect Analysis

Gain the necessary knowledge and skills to produce and evaluate top-quality printed circuit boards. This includes understanding materials, chemical processes, equipment parameters, and their impact on board quality. More Less

Wire Harness

Wire Harness Assembly for Operators

Gain the specific set of knowledge and skills that every operator needs to build quality wires and cable harnesses all contained in as little as 16 hours of training. More Less

IPC/WHMA-A-620 for Operators

This course provides a practical introduction to the terms, concepts, and acceptability criteria of the IPC/WHMA-A-620 standard as they apply to the role of the operator. More Less

Cybersecurity

Introduction to the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)

Learn an accessible, foundational introduction to CMMC, what it is, why it exists, how it is structured, and what it means for your organization. More Less

Annual Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and Security Awareness Training

Learn the physical and electronic methods for handling, storing, sharing, and destroying CUI. More Less

Online Instructor-Led Courses

PCB Design & Assembly

IPC has developed a variety of online, instructor-led courses for electronics manufacturers. Whether you need advanced PCB design instruction or need to learn to troubleshoot electronics assembly processes, IPC has the course for you.

Education and Development

IPC Registered Apprentice Programs

IPC has developed National Program Standards and Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs) with occupations for Electronics Assemblers, PCB Fabricators, and PCB Designers, approved by the US Department of Labor.

Why Train with Us?

For over 60 years, IPC has worked with industry members to develop the standards, certifications, and training programs that drive the success of the global electronics industry.

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"IPC made our organization think differently about quality manufacturing, brought us to a superior level, which was then recognized by our customers."

Operations Director, Industrial Manufacturing Company

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