Kern Coalition

Building a resilient economy for Kern County through innovation, sustainability & high-quality jobs. We’re growing Kern County's future, today.

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Líderes Campesinas is helping farmworker women in Kern County become small farmers, growing and selling their own produce through a women-led cooperative. #KernCounty #CaliforniaJobsFirst #FarmworkerJustice

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Sierra Shared Spaces is building a community hub in Lake Isabella, bringing co-working, a commercial kitchen, event space, and new jobs to the rural Kern River Valley. #KernCounty #CaliforniaJobsFirst #RuralInvestment

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The Central California Asthma Collaborative is electrifying Kern County's most vulnerable homes and training local workers for the green jobs behind them. #KernCounty #CaliforniaJobsFirst #CleanEnergy

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Vision y Compromiso is turning the trust promotoras have built in their communities into real careers, with training, coaching, and certifications across Kern County. #KernCounty #CaliforniaJobsFirst #WorkforceDevelopment

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Lamont Auto Repair just became Kern County's first community-based EV repair center, in one of the most polluted communities in the state. #KernCounty #CaliforniaJobsFirst #CleanTransportation

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Kern County oilfield workers showed up to Renewell's first installation and said "we got it" before anyone finished explaining. Same rigs, same skills, same people. Just a cleaner outcome. That's the transition. #KernCounty #CleanEnergy #CaliforniaJobsFirst

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TalentBase's Veteran's CareerBridge Program isn't just for veterans — it's for entire veteran families. Wraparound support, career-aligned training, and direct employer matching across Kern County's aerospace, defense, energy & manufacturing sectors. #KernCounty #KernCoalition

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Last month, we kicked off Kern County’s Catalyst Projects. We launched 16 projects and invested nearly $9M across clean energy, healthcare, workforce, ag tech & entrepreneurship. Built on equity. Driven by community. Focused on action.
#CaliforniaJobsFirst #KernCatalyst

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Gemini said
Applications are open for the @CA_EDD Farmworker Advancement Project. This grant funds skills training and upskilling to support our farmworker community.

Deadline: March 2 at 3:00 p.m.
Webinar: Feb 11 at 1:30 p.m.

Details: https://t.co/6XIpbbojDO

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The Kern Coalition approved 16 Catalyst Fund projects totaling nearly $9M to advance workforce equity, clean energy innovation, and economic transformation. From farmworker co-ops to gravity-well storage, these initiatives are building inclusive prosperity across the region.

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The clean economy is a rising regional sector in Kern County. Our region aims to create more green jobs and a sustainable future.

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Fertile soil and smart water use makes a stronger Kern County. Our regional partners are investing in working lands and water for sustainable prosperity.

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Kern County is leading CA’s future across six sectors:

- Working Lands and Water
- Clean Economy
- Aerospace and Defense
- Tourism and Outdoor Recreation
- Manufacturing
- Transport and Logistics

We have the potential to turn Kern into a regional powerhouse.

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The Kern Coalition’s mission is to uplift communities through efforts to secure good jobs, a resilient economy, and healthier outcomes for all.

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CDFA is awarding $2.3M in equipment-only grants to support CA’s ag supply chain.

Proposal due: July 17, 2025

More info: https://t.co/CanGqWpUVR

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Kern County is offering up to $10,000 for small business upgrades through the Kern Biz Grant Program.

Apply: July 1 – Aug 15, 2025

Learn more: https://t.co/S4kmsepq1P

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Over $180 million in tax credits are available!

Apply July 21 – August 11, 2025

https://t.co/aTMEPBSvhC

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Kern County's economic plans must address the needs of historically underserved communities. By focusing on these groups, the Kern Coalition aims to achieve inclusive, lasting solutions.
#KernCounty #EconomicEquity #Inclusion #KernCoalition

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LAST CALL: To apply, submit your completed application TODAY, April 30, by 2 PM. Learn more: https://t.co/en7IMTVqPk
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ÚLTIMA LLAMADA: Envíe su solicitud completa HOY, 30 de abril, antes de las 2 PM. Obtenga más información: https://t.co/en7IMTVqPk

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Free support for Catalyst Fund applicants. Join us today: April 29 at 11 a.m.
Find the links here: https://t.co/en7IMTUSZM
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Asistencia gratuita para solicitantes del Fondo Catalizador. Únase hoy : 29 de abril a las 11 a.m.
Encuentre los enlaces aquí: https://t.co/en7IMTUSZM