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Merging state, federal and private investments, California Jobs First aims to build a sustainable and equitable economy across California, focusing on supporting new strategies to diversify local economies and develop industries that create high-quality, accessible jobs for all Californians.Using data-informed research from labor market analysis and priority industry sectors, Kern Coalition will develop an integrated localized recovery and transitional plan through a collaborative process of key stakeholders that facilitates economic diversification, sustainability, and equity.
The California Jobs First program is made up of three phases:
Funding secured through California Jobs First has already helped establish the Kern Regional Jobs First Catalyst Fund. The Catalyst Program will help connect the dots between planning and implementing economic development projects. It will also enable the development of ready-to-go projects that can compete for funding opportunities from federal, state, and private sources.
• Up to $2 million in High Road Transition Collaborative (HRTC) operations
• Up to $1.5 million towards Sector Investment Coordinators
• Up to $9 million for project pre-development activities, including proposed community projects
• Up to $1.5 million towards grant administration and compliance
