The California Jobs First (CJF) program holds significant importance as a pioneering effort that places a strong emphasis on promoting equity and inclusion in economic planning. Unlike traditional approaches, CJF goes beyond merely focusing on economic growth and development; it strives to create an inclusive framework that considers the needs and aspirations of all members of the community, especially those who have been historically marginalized or underserved.

By actively engaging underrepresented groups and communities, California Jobs First aims to ensure that their voices are heard, their perspectives are considered, and their interests are integrated into the decision-making process. This approach fosters a more comprehensive and holistic understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by diverse populations, leading to more impactful and sustainable economic development.

Through its innovative and inclusive approach, the program serves as a beacon of hope for driving positive change in economic planning, laying the foundation for a more equitable and prosperous future for all.

The Hub Structure

Role Defined:

• SPA-Based Subregional Tables are responsible for a specific thematic area within each SPA, EX: Youth in SPA 1-9. By conducting
  outreach, engaging, and gathering data from constituents in local service planning areas, the Subregional Table Leads ensure that community lived experience is factored into the LA HRTC planning process. The Subregional Table Leads promote local participation in the planning process and work to engage community members in both the outreach and planning phases of the LA HRTC initiative. Subregional Table Leads share research findings to promote LA HRTC activities and engage local stakeholders to participate in the LA HRTC geographic and racial planning forums event and data collection process.
  
  
• Affinity Hub Leads facilitate regular conversations within their respective affinity areas, respond to data analysis, identify community needs, share information with other community / business / industry cluster tables, provide capacity-building resources for community participation, and gather feedback and decisions from community members across Affinity and Subregional Tables. Their primary focus is to facilitate the flow of information regarding the Collaborative's priorities between stakeholders and the Steering Committee.
  
  
• Table Partner Leads, meanwhile, support the work of small businesses, economic development, and other underrepresented populations that require additional data gathering and in-depth planning.
  

Representation:

• There are 90 SPA-Based Subregional Table Leads, 12 Affinity Hub Leads, and 8 Table Partner Leads.
  
  
• The Hub Structure is made up of all of the required stakeholder groups identified in the SFP.

Stewardship Committee

Role Defined:

• Responsible for overseeing the management and proper use of resources within an organization. One of their main tasks is to review data analysis, which involves examining data to identify trends, patterns, and insights that can be used to make informed decisions.
  
  
• Responsible for summarizing the concepts shared by data analysts with the steering committee. This involves taking complex technical information and presenting it in a way that is understandable and actionable.
  
  
• Plays a primary role in the implementation of decisions made by the steering committee. They ensure that decisions are carried out effectively and efficiently.
  
  
• Provides resources for training and capacity building, communications, ongoing engagement, contracting, and subcontracting. This includes identifying training needs, developing training programs, and providing support for communication and engagement initiatives. They also oversee the contracting and subcontracting process, ensuring that contracts are awarded fairly and that vendors are held accountable for delivering quality work.

Representation:

• The Stewardship Committee is comprised of the Convenor and Fiscal Agent.