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California Jobs First Regional Investment Initiative (High-tech) is sponsored by California Governor's Office of Business & Economic Development and California Labor & Workforce Development Agency. Part of the broader California Jobs First initiative, this funding specifically targets the high-tech sector in regions like the Inland SoCal Region to expand infrastructure, workforce training, and establish business funding opportunities.
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Building a Community-Led, Climate-Forward Economy California Jobs First invests in key sectors to drive sustainable economic growth, innovation, and access to good-paying jobs.
First-of-Its-Kind Investment By empowering local efforts and voices to define what the future can and should look like in each of their communities, this bottom-up economic development strategy charts a path toward a prosperous and sustainable future for all Californians.
Local Residents & Experts Engaged Strategic Funding through the Regional Investment Initiative to Date California Economic Blueprint Help create, attract and increase good-paying jobs. That’s the North Star we’re driving towards. Building from the strategies of each region, the Blueprint serves as a roadmap to reach the state’s goals over the next 10 years.
Learn About the Blueprint California’s 13 Jobs First Regions An ecosystem of regions working together, driving local and cross-regional initiatives to advance a resilient economy benefiting all residents. Default - Do Not Delete - Stay up to date on California Jobs First updates below. Governor Newsom awards $48.
5 million to drive economic growth and advance innovation across the state, supporting the creation of 20,000 new jobs California is investing $48. 5 million through the California Jobs First Regional Investment Initiative to support 18 projects across eight economic regions. Governor Newsom awards $48.
5 million to drive economic growth and advance innovation across the state, supporting the creation of 20,000 new jobs California is investing $48. 5 million through the California Jobs First Regional Investment Initiative to support 18 projects across eight economic regions. Governor Newsom announces $1.
3 billion in new private investment, creating thousands of new jobs in key industries across California SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced six companies have been awarded California Competes Tax Credits (CalCompetes) from the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz)… Governor Newsom’s first-in-the-nation California Jobs First initiative funds rural business innovation hub in Yreka YREKA – Governor Gavin Newsom’s California Jobs First initiative continues to spur new business innovation throughout the Golden State with the grand opening of Yreka Carnegie, … California leads the nation in job creation SACRAMENTO – As national job growth slowed during President Trump’s second term, California continued to lead the nation in job creation, adding approximately 131,534 jobs over the past year, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
California Jobs First Council In March 2024, the Newsom Administration launched the California Jobs First Council, bringing together nine state agencies to develop and implement a comprehensive approach to advancing California’s economy.
Co-Chair : Governor’s Office of Business & Economic Development (GO-Biz) Co-Chair : Labor & Workforce Development Agency (LWDA) California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) California Health and Human Services Agency (CalHHS) California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) Governor’s Office of Land Use & Innovation (LCI) GO-Biz News Updates - MailChimp If you are human, leave this field blank.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Regional collaboratives and entities within designated high-tech economic regions of California. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $1,940,000 (awarded to expand infrastructure and workforce training). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
California Jobs First Regional Investment Initiative (High-tech) is funded by California Governor's Office of Business & Economic Development and California Labor & Workforce Development Agency. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in California. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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