Building a Community-Led, Climate-Forward Economy
California Jobs First invests in key sectors to drive sustainable economic growth, innovation, and access to good-paying jobs.
First-of-Its-Kind Investment
By empowering local efforts and voices to define what the future can and should look like in each of their communities, this bottom-up economic development strategy charts a path toward a prosperous and sustainable future for all Californians.
Regional Collaboratives
Local Residents & Experts Engaged
Strategic Funding through the Regional Investment Initiative to Date
California Economic Blueprint
Help create, attract and increase good-paying jobs. That’s the North Star we’re driving towards. Building from the strategies of each region, the Blueprint serves as a roadmap to reach the state’s goals over the next 10 years.
California’s 13 Jobs First Regions
An ecosystem of regions working together, driving local and cross-regional initiatives to advance a resilient economy benefiting all residents.
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Governor Newsom announces nearly $100M to accelerate California’s manufacturing industry and drive job creation
Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development awarded $99.9 million in California Competes Tax Credits to nine innovative companies across the state.
Governor Newsom announces nearly $100M to accelerate California’s manufacturing industry and drive job creation
Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development awarded $99.9 million in California Competes Tax Credits to nine innovative companies across the state.
California awards $80 million to drive economic growth and spur job creation across the state
SACRAMENTO — Today, Governor Newsom and the California Jobs First Council announced $80 million in funding to support eleven projects across California. Projects are aligned with the state’s strategic sectors and located in seven economic regions and eighteen counties.
California awards $15 million to support economic growth and resilience in tribal communities across the state
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: As part of California Jobs First, the state is awarding $15 million through the Regional Investment Initiative to support California Native American tribal partners in creating jobs and developing high-paying and fulfilling careers.SACRAMENTO —...
Jobs First regional plans recognized by federal government
The U.S. EDA formally accepted all 13 Jobs First regional plans as CEDS, allowing communities to accelerate economic investment.
California Jobs First Council
In March 2024, the Newsom Administration launched the California Jobs First Council, bringing together nine state agencies to develop and implement a comprehensive approach to advancing California’s economy.
Co-Chair: Governor’s Office of Business & Economic Development (GO-Biz)
Co-Chair: Labor & Workforce Development Agency (LWDA)
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA)
California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet)
California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA)
California Health and Human Services Agency (CalHHS)
California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA)
California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)
Governor’s Office of Land Use & Innovation (LCI)