California Jobs First (formerly the Community Economic Resilience Fund) is a $600 million fund to revitalize 13 economic regions throughout California.
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:
Planning Phase
Each of the 13 key regions develops tailored, equitable plans to drive economic growth, informed by robust research and community input.
Catalyst Phase – Current Phase
A pipeline of projects, identified in the planning phase, is funded to continue driving growth and achieving the goals set out by California Jobs First.
Implementation Phase
Funded projects are advanced and completed in each of the 13 regions, providing valuable economic impacts and fueling job creation statewide.
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