Upward Mobility

State law requires each department to establish an effective upward mobility program for its employees in low-paying occupations. This includes developing an upward mobility plan to assist employees develop their qualifications in order to be competitive with non-state job applicants for entry technical, professional and administrative state jobs, and establishing annual upward mobility employment goals. Departments are also required to appoint an upward mobility coordinator to report on the department's upward mobility program efforts.The information below provides more details about state upward mobility program requirements.

Legal Requirements

• Government Code §§19400-19406

You may access current California Code of Regulations via the Office of Administrative Law website under the California Code of Regulations, "Title 2. Administration", "Division 1. Administrative Personnel", "Chapter 1. State Personnel Board". Browse the link for the following rules:

• California Code of Regulations 547.82-547.87

Procedural Requirements and Upward Mobility Employment Goals

• Upward Mobility - Training Presentation