Flagship Program

California Executive Learning Program on Workforce Development, Job Creation & Economic Growth

Proposed Program Dates: September 14–18, 2026
California, USA

Experience California's practical approaches to workforce development, job creation, economic growth, entrepreneurship, trade and investment, and institutional innovation through a five-day executive learning and institutional benchmarking program.

Expressions of Interest Are Now Open

We invite public officials, policymakers, workforce leaders, economic development practitioners, institutional executives, and development professionals to express their interest in participating. Formal registration details will be shared as program arrangements are finalized.

Expression of Interest

About the Program

The California Executive Learning Program is the flagship executive learning initiative of Global Efficiency Network (GEN). It connects participants with California institutions to examine proven practices that strengthen institutions, improve public service delivery, support workforce development, stimulate economic growth, promote entrepreneurship, and attract trade and investment.

Learning Themes

Workforce Development

Job Creation

Economic Growth

Entrepreneurship & Small Business Development

Trade & Investment

Public–Private Partnerships

Institutional Benchmarking

Leadership & Institutional Innovation

Who Should Participate

  • Government ministers and senior public officials
  • Members of Parliament
  • Workforce development leaders
  • Economic development practitioners
  • Local government executives
  • University and technical education leaders
  • Development organizations
  • Public sector managers

Learning Experience

  • Executive presentations
  • Institutional benchmarking visits
  • Professional exchanges
  • Panel discussions
  • Interactive Q&A sessions
  • Networking with California institutions

Learning Partners

GEN is actively engaging California government agencies, workforce organizations, educational institutions, research organizations, and international exchange organizations. Confirmed learning partners will be announced as participation is finalized.

Expression of Interest

Register Your Interest

Interested individuals and institutions are invited to submit an Expression of Interest. Please provide your contact details, role, and country so we can share program updates, registration information, participation requirements, fees, and logistics as they become available.

You Will Receive

  • Program updates
  • Registration information
  • Participation requirements
  • Fees and logistics
  • Program agenda as it becomes available

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