California Jobs First

Building a Community-Led, Climate-Forward Economy

[California Jobs First @CAJobsFirst]

GO-Biz team members recently joined 300 leaders from the @weprosperjuntos community to collaborate on economic and workforce development goals that will continue to grow good-paying jobs & attract investment across California’s Capital Region.

[Governor Gavin Newsom @CAgovernor]

California’s economy dominates the global stage. And this is thanks to the diverse regions, industries, and talents that exist across the state.

That’s why we’ve invested $434.5M through @CAJobsFirst to support their growth — creating thousands of good-paying jobs along the way.

[Barstow Community College @Barstow_College]

Big news! 🚀 Barstow Community College was awarded $970K from @CAJobsFirst renovate a new workforce training center.
Newsroom: https://t.co/FcPL3knuwb
#BarstowCommunityCollege #GoVikings #Workforce #CAJobsFirst
@Calif0rniagov
@CAGoBiz

[San Diego State University @SDSU]

SDSU has been awarded $3.95M to strengthen San Diego’s national security industry. The funding will support a startup accelerator, investment capital and advanced manufacturing at SDSU Mission Valley.

[Valley Vision @ValleyVisionSac]

Governor Newsom today announced the award of $7.3 Million for the Capital Biomanufacturing Alliance (CAPBIO) program, a coordinated effort to accelerate the Capital Region's growing biomanufacturing industry!

Read more: https://t.co/PgU8MXTFC0

[CA Labor & Workforce Development Agency @CALaborAgency]

Today on Mare Island, @cagovernor announced $48.5 million through California Jobs First for 18 projects across 33 counties, with investments expected to support 20,000 new direct and indirect jobs.

[Governor Gavin Newsom @CAgovernor]

Honored to be in Solano County to announce $48.5 million in funding through @CAJobsFirst to support:

- 20,000 new jobs
- 18 projects
- 7 economic regions
- 33 counties

California is prioritizing and supporting our key sectors shaping the future.

[Governor Gavin Newsom @CAgovernor]

I just received the Bay Area @CAJobsFirst Regional Plan aboard the Golden Bear Training Ship at Mare Island.

California's economy is a global powerhouse thanks to our state's regional diversity — and we're ensuring we continue to lead the world in the sectors of the future.

[California Jobs First @CAJobsFirst]

Six California companies are receiving up to $574M from the US Dept of Commerce, nearly 2/3 of all funding, to advance the future of AI. Learn more here: https://t.co/pymImwm8BM

[Vast @vast]

Thank you to @CAgovernor for awarding us a $32.75M California Competes Tax Credit through @CAGoBiz. We’re proud to be headquartered in Long Beach, Calif., and committed to creating hundreds of new jobs locally as we build the future of commercial space systems. https://t.co/gaLogKnGV8

[Governor Newsom Press Office @GovPressOffice]

☀️ California’s solar power has generated more electricity than natural gas on 82% of days this year.

That’s what building the clean energy economy of the future looks like.

[Governor Newsom Press Office @GovPressOffice]

NEW: @CAGovernor Gavin Newsom’s first-in-the-nation California Jobs First initiative transformed a historic 1915 building in Yreka into a new hub for entrepreneurship, business innovation, and job creation across rural California including Siskiyou County and the broader North State region.

[Governor Gavin Newsom @CAgovernor]

Our @CAJobsFirst initiative is transforming a once-shuttered historic building in Yreka into a hub for rural business and economic development across the broader North State region.

We're giving every region across California the tools to grow, compete, and rise together.

[California Jobs First @CAJobsFirst]

Learn more here: https://t.co/TPaDXtqoNU

[California Jobs First @CAJobsFirst]

The Bay Area Region’s Catalyst awardee, High Road Clean Transportation Career Pathways, released a report highlighting how the transition to clean transportation can create jobs while advancing climate goals, and outlines key workforce investments needed to support the shift.

[GO-Biz @CAGoBiz]

The state is awarding CalCompetes Tax Credits to 17 companies to support business expansion across several @CAJobsFirst sectors. These investments are expected to generate $1B in new private investment and create nearly 4,500 new jobs. Learn more here: https://t.co/uPGgE6r4NX

[CA Labor & Workforce Development Agency @CALaborAgency]

During National Apprenticeship Week, Secretary Knox joined the @LosAngelesHTA to celebrate their latest graduating class!

The success of programs like HTA demonstrates California's dedication to building a skilled and diverse workforce.

See more at https://t.co/d94wv7KxUP

[California Jobs First @CAJobsFirst]

Read more about the sector in the LA Times: https://t.co/DuFal8tQYm

[California Jobs First @CAJobsFirst]

Investment in Southern California’s life sciences sector is surging, fueling innovation, accelerating breakthroughs and bringing together researchers, engineers and scientists to shape the next era of discovery. The sector remains a key driver for economic strength and growth.

[Gov. Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation @Cal_LCI]

🚀 California came together for the California Jobs First (@CAJobsFirst) Investment Summit—and the momentum is still building.

💙With the theme From Blueprint to Breakthrough, the summit marked a powerful shift from planning to action. Across two days, we heard from California Jobs First Council members, saw 31 regional project pitches, and connected with partners working to create good-paying, meaningful jobs across the state.

💡 One message was clear: no matter what changes—funding, leadership, or circumstances—California’s foundation remains strong:
• A world-class talent pool
• A culture of innovation and entrepreneurship
• A commitment to centering people in economic opportunity

🌐 Key takeaways across the three pillars:
🫱🏼‍🫲🏾 Networks – We have strong partnerships—now it’s time to make them lasting, connected, and action-driven.
💰 Funding – Continued investment in resilience and equity is critical, with a need for better alignment and accessibility.
📜 Policy – Bold policies are in motion, and the focus now is implementation at speed and scale.

🔥 As one reflection captured it:
The “best future that is still possible” is within reach—but only if we break down silos, center people, and move with urgency.

🫶🏽Thank you to all the partners, regions, and leaders driving this work forward. The summit may be over, but the work continues.

#CaliforniaJobsFirst #EconomicOpportunity #ClimateAction #EquityInAction #FromBlueprintToBreakthrough