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WELCOME TO CJF
Presenting the California Jobs First - Los Angeles Collaborative: Fostering and Empowering Economic Resilience with Over 700 Members from the Public, Private, and Non-Profit Sectors.
Sector Investment Coordinator RFP
This initiative seeks qualified organizations to serve as Sector Investment Coordinators who will play a crucial role in advancing sector-based strategies that drive economic growth and workforce development in our community. Apply by September 30th.
Project Ideas Portal
We're excited to launch the Project Ideas Portal, a platform for the LA Collaborative to share and develop project ideas. Projects are categorized by readiness—exploratory, last mile, and ready to go.
Table Partner Leads
We are excited to announce the recipients of the Table Partner Lead funding opportunity, representing specific industry sectors.
Regional Report Part 1
We are pleased to release the final submission of the Los Angeles Regional Plan Report Part 1 for the California Jobs First Program. This report offers a comprehensive analysis of Los Angeles County’s socioeconomic landscape, emphasizing equity and inclusion in economic planning.
Data Accountability Tool
Beacon Economics has developed the Data Accountability tool, a comprehensive resource for analyzing various aspects of industries, occupations, wages, and education providers across Los Angeles County.
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Current Status
Planning Phase - Shaping Regional Economic Activities
We are wrapping up the Planning Phase of the California Jobs First Program, focusing on developing regional economic activities in collaboration with the community to inform our economic development strategies. Our Regional Report Part 2 is due by the end of this month and will be shared with the collaborative. In the meantime, please review our Regional Report Part 1.
Catalyst Funding Phase
The California Jobs First Los Angeles Collaborative has secured $14 million in Catalyst Funding, with $9 million dedicated to advancing sector-specific pre-development projects from early and near-completion stages to "ready-to-go" status. This funding will facilitate easier access to a variety of funding sources. We have officially launched the Catalyst Phase. The Steering Committee has formed Subcommittees to finalize the strategies for guiding Catalyst Phase funding and to develop the application and review process. Stay tuned for more information.
Mechanics of the Catalyst Phase
Catalyst funds will be channeled through the convener and fiscal agent, with the Steering Committee guiding the funding process. While the State will provide recommended guidelines for project criteria and examples of scoring processes, it’s important to note that the Steering Committee holds final approval and is responsible for guiding this phase. All projects must align with existing Jobs First priorities, including equity, sustainability, job quality and access, economic competitiveness, and economic resilience, and must adhere to federal Justice40 guidelines. This phase will end in September 2026.
Finalized strategies and application process for the Catalyst Phase are forthcoming!
Next Phase: Implementation
The Implementation Phase will fund shovel-ready projects aligned with our regional strategy. Round 1 applications open in September 2024, with grants awarded by the state, based on state scoring. The state will set equity, climate, and job quality standards and establish a readiness framework.
Funding Areas:
- Innovation Ecosystem
- Entrepreneurship and Access to Capital
- Infrastructure and Community Development
- Social Infrastructure
- Workforce Development
CALIFORNIA JOBS FIRST - LOS ANGELES COLLABORATIVE
The creation of the California Jobs First (formerly CERF), aims to facilitate a sustainable and just rebound from the economic challenges posed by COVID-19. California Jobs First is dedicated to fostering diverse local economies and establishing sustainable industries that generate high-quality employment opportunities accessible to all Californians.
In pursuit of this objective, a total of $600 million will be allocated across thirteen specified regions to support the formulation of tailored economic development strategies. These strategies are geared towards fostering the growth of quality jobs while ensuring equitable access to these opportunities. Our specific region, known as the Los Angeles Collaborative (LA Collaborative), operates with the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) as the Convenor and the California Community Foundation (CCF) as the Fiscal Agent. For more information please review the California Jobs First Fact Sheet.
Affinity & Subregional Tables
Explore the LA HRTC's outreach and engagement efforts in connecting communities for economic progress.
Steering Committee
As the validating body, the Steering Committee provides guidance for the governance structure of the program.
Sub-Committees
Discover the impactful Committees driving growth and their contributions to developing regional economic planning.
California Jobs First Timeline and Milestones
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