Dear Sierra Jobs First Collaborators,
Following an exciting and productive start to the year, here are your updates for March, 2025.
We look forward to continuing to collaborate with you through the next phases of the project, and thank you for your continued support and collaboration,
– The Sierra Jobs First Team
Governing Council Votes to Award Catalyst Funding to 40 Projects
Following more than a year of community engagement, the creation of the regional Strategic Plan, and an enthusiastic response to the Catalyst RFP that garnered 47 project applicants vying for $9M in available funding, the Sierra Jobs First Governing Council finalized its vote March 21 to award funding to 40 projects across the Sierra region.
To read the list of awarded projects, visit the Sierra Jobs First blog.
The next steps for the team and awarded projects are to complete the contracting process and work together, along with Industry Sector Coordinators, to see the projects through to completion.
Industry Sector Coordinators will also continue working with both awarded and not-awarded projects to identify other sources of funding over the coming months.
UPCOMING: Industry Sector Workgroup Details Announced
If you’d like to get involved in continued collaboration around creating an inclusive, climate-forward future in the industries identified as a priority for our region, we invite you to get involved with the just-announced Industry Sector workgroups.
The Community Healthcare working group, especially, is looking for participants.
Community Healthcare
April 10th 9:30 AM
To get involved in the Community Healthcare working group, click here.
Recreation and Tourism
Introductory Call April 10th 4:00 PM
Working Group Meeting April 17th 4:00 PM
To get involved in the Recreation and Tourism working group, visit SierraWorks.org
Natural and Working Lands
April 17th 9:30 AM
To get involved in the Natural and Working Lands working group, email sectors@mljt.org or sign up via webform form here.
Agriculture and Food Systems
May 15th 2025 9:30 AM
To get involved in the Agriculture and Food Systems working group, email sectors@mljt.org or sign up via webform here.
Webinar on Implementation RFP Released by GO-Biz
Following questions from all regions about the Implementation RFP, which will be run by the state, GO-Biz recently hosted a webinar, available as a video here. GO-Biz is also keeping a running FAQ about the Implementation RFP, available here.
Other Regional News: Eastern Sierra Business Resource Center Announces Upcoming Training Events
The Eastern Sierra Business Resource Center (BRC) recently announced two upcoming training sessions, to be held in the new BRC space at 269 N. Main Street, Bishop.
April 11, 12 – 1 pm: Staffing & Payroll Solutions Expo. Learn details and RSVP here– Lunch will be served!
May 11, 12 – 1 pm: Canva Empowerment Hour. Learn details and RSVP here.