California Jobs First is a state program focused on providing funding to build a community-led, climate-forward economy in the Eastern Sierra, with particular emphasis on those from disinvested communities. After a year of research, a comprehensive study of our region was facilitated by the Sierra Business Council to help inform the planning and project focus moving forward. Right now, the group is in a strategic planning phase and needs community input.
Jenn Whitney is participating in the collaborative on the Business and Workforce development subcommittee. At a recent conference in Truckee, the group brainstormed and strategized about how best to support job growth in the 5 main industry sectors the project has identified:
Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems
Sustainable Recreation & Tourism
Natural & Working Lands
Community Healthcare
Clean Energy & Energy Resilience
At the conference, regional leaders including River Queen founder, Jenn Whitney, Bishop Paiute Tribe Chairwoman, Meryl Picard, and Bishop Mayor, Jose Garcia, got together to strategize & brainstorm how best to support job growth and climate and economic resilience for our region.
To learn more about the project, get involved, and comment check out the Sierra Jobs First website.
