EWEE is a combination of job observations and related classroom instruction in WEE.
GWEE provides students with a combination of supervised employment in any occupational field and classroom instruction.
CTWEE requires a worksite placement or employment related to a Career Technical Education course of study.
August 15, 2026
GREETINGS FROM THE CAWEE PRESIDENT
Hi Fellow CAWEE Partners,
The new school year is underway, and before our calendars completely fill up, I want to personally invite you to the 2026 CAWEE Conference in Los Angeles!
This year, CAWEE is celebrating 61 years of supporting educators, protecting students, and strengthening work-based learning throughout California. Our annual conference has always been more than just training. It is where educators come together, share ideas, ask questions, build relationships, and remind one another that none of us has to do this important work alone.
The conference will be held October 8–9, 2026, at The California Endowment, located at 1000 North Alameda Street in Los Angeles. We will have a full day of learning on Thursday and conclude by lunchtime on Friday—before Los Angeles traffic gives us another kind of educational experience!
During the conference, participants will gain practical knowledge about California child labor laws, work permits, student workplace safety, and the development of meaningful, legal, and effective work-based learning experiences. Whether you are a teacher, administrator, counselor, support staff member, or someone who works with young people entering the workforce, this conference is for you.
Participants who complete the conference will receive CAWEE certification valid for four semesters, through summer 2028. The $470 registration fee includes the training, valuable resources, certification, and opportunities to learn from and connect with professionals from across California.
We are also planning a Thursday evening meet-and-greet. Some of the best ideas and professional connections happen when we have time to relax, talk, and get to know one another. I hope you will stay and join us.
If you have attended a CAWEE conference before, come back and reconnect with us. If you have never attended, this is the year to join us. Bring your questions, your experiences, and your passion for helping students succeed in the workplace and beyond.
Please register soon and make your hotel arrangements early. We do not have an official room block this year, but government rates may be available at nearby hotels.
CAWEE has accomplished a great deal over the past 61 years, but our greatest work is still ahead of us. Together, we can continue building safer workplaces, stronger programs, and better opportunities for California students.
Los Angeles, are you ready? CAWEE is coming—and I hope to see you there!
Sincerely,
Tim Riche’
CAWEE President
triche@cawee.org
Join us as CAWEE proudly celebrates 61 years of leadership in work-based learning! This year’s conference is your opportunity to gain valuable knowledge about California’s child labor laws and student workplace safety. Build meaningful partnerships, exchange innovative ideas, and gain access to vital resources that will help you better support the students you serve.
This event is open to teachers, administrators, support staff, and anyone interested in learning about the laws surrounding child labor and youth safety in California. It’s an excellent opportunity to network with professionals across the state, gain insight from experienced educators, and develop strategies that positively impact students.
The conference will cover foundational knowledge, how to access and interpret relevant regulations, and how to design meaningful, legal, and safe work-based learning experiences for students. Upon completion of the two-day event, participants will earn certification valid for four semesters.
