This document presents the findings of a review of federal and state job training programs and governance structures in California that was commissioned to identify options for restructuring California's work force preparation policy and governance of the state's system of work force preparation programs through vocational education, job training, and school-to-work initiatives. It was concluded that California's work force preparation policy and administrative structure is fragmented and that this fragmentation may be impeding efficient provision of high-quality, responsive, and easily available services to workers and employers. The following policy options were suggested: (1) establish a single state council for policy direction, consolidate multiple employment and training programs under one administrative agency, and mirror that consolidated policy and service delivery structure at the local level; (2) create an independent umbrella work force preparation council without replacing existing advisory councils, and continue the existing state and local program administrative structure pending the new council's recommendations; (3) maintain the existing structure at the state and local levels; and (4) partner with the federal government to enhance program and service delivery flexibility by negotiating waivers of federal regulations in exchange for the delivery of mutually agreed-upon outcomes. (Contains 43 references.) (MN)