ShinDig 2.0 Welcomed Sierra Jobs First Collaborators to Sonora for Updates, Site Visits, and Networking
ShinDig 2.0 convened a full-day session in Sonora August 21, hosted at Mother Lode Job Training, bringing together project stakeholders, local elected officials, and regional partners to showcase the impact of Sierra Jobs First as the contracting period draws to a close. The morning session featured presentations highlighting Catalyst Projects from across the region, followed […]
All-Industry ShinDig 2026: August 21, Sonora
You’re invited to attend the second All-Industry ShinDig, hosted by Sierra Jobs First Industry Sector Coordinators. Following last year’s successful event on the East side, this year’s event will be held in Sonora, welcoming collaborators and featuring Catalyst project updates from across the 7-county Jobs First region. Sierra Jobs First – All-Industry ShinDig 2.0 Mother […]
LEAF Partnership Rolls Out New Tools to Help Navigate Funding Opportunities
The LEAF Partnership (which stands for Land, Energy, Agriculture, and Forestry), was started by Sierra Jobs First Industry Sector Coordinators at Motherlode Job Training and he Central Sierra Economic Development District (CSEDD), has rapidly grown into a network of over 400 contacts since its launch in November, 2025. The LEAF Partnership aims to bring together […]
Recreation & Tourism Statewide Cohort Symposium of Practice – April 23
The Mammoth Lakes Trails and Public Access Foundation (MLTPA) and Redwood Region RISE, with support from California Jobs First, are hosting a free (no charge) in-person “Recreation and Tourism Symposium of Practice” event in Sacramento on April 23rd. This full-day facilitated session will be held at the California Natural Resources building and will focus on capturing lessons […]
Eastern Sierra Farm Fresh Workshop: “Life in the Soil” – February 26
Continuing catalyst project, Eastern Sierra Farm Fresh’s mission to reimagine and elevate the Eastern Sierra food system, this season of events at the Thursday farm-to-table market is all about building knowledge and connection before the growing months arrive. Join us for a cozy evening of community, local goods, and hands-on learning. This week at the […]
Sierra Compost Working Groups Feb. 11
Catalyst project Sierra Compost recently announced working groups for Sierra Compost partners coming up on February 11: Sierra Compost East Side Working Group February 11 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am Bishop 2300 West Line Street, Bishop, CA, United States Sierra Compost West Side Working Group February 11 @ 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm Chicken Ranch Rancheria Tribal Office 9200 […]
Register Now: Forestry Strategies and Innovations, March 3 & 4, Sacramento
Register today for Forestry Strategies & Innovations (FSI) 2026, the California Forestry Association’s premier annual convening of forestry, natural resources, and land management leaders. FSI 2026 will take place March 3-4, 2026, at the Kimpton Sawyer Hotel in Sacramento, bringing together industry experts, policymakers, practitioners, and partners to examine the strategies, innovations, and policies shaping […]
Forestry Careers Info Session- Jan 15 @ 3pm
Sierra Jobs First Catalyst project, Eastern Sierra Education and Recreation Job Creation, led by MLTPA, is hosting a forestry and recreation careers info session led by Cero Cosso college, Jan 15 @ 3 pm at the Eastern Sierra BRC in Bishop. Employers: are you interested in finding new local employees or getting your employees more training […]
Sierra Healthcare Partnership (SHIP) first Workgroup of 2026 January 7
You’re invited to join the upcoming Sierra Healthcare Industry Partnership (SHIP) Workgroup Meeting happening Wednesday, January 7. We’re looking forward to kicking off 2026 with strong regional collaboration and meaningful conversation across healthcare, education, and workforce partners throughout the Sierra region. Date: Wednesday, January 7, 2026 Time: 9:30am – 11:00am Join via Zoom:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89813186637Meeting ID: 898 1318 6637 This meeting will include: Welcome & […]
Shindig Recap Video by Sierra Focus Media
Many thanks to Sierra Jobs First Recreation & Tourism Industry Sector Coordinator and Sierra Sourced project lead, Mathew Galvan at Sierra Focus Media, for this video recap of the All-Industry Shindig events, which took place in Mammoth Lakes in mid-September. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trCzgDG9YFs