SIERRA SAN JOAQUIN JOBS FIRST (S2J2)

Sierra San Joaquin Jobs First (S2J2): Spring Sprint
In spring of 2024, the Sierra San Joaquin Jobs First (S2J2)initiative, Bienestar Community Economics supported the development of a regional investment plan aimed at fostering an inclusive, resilient, and sustainable economy that offers quality jobs and equitable economic access for all residents across the four-county region.
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Bienestar’s work included:
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Leading the Education and Skill Building Workgroup, engaging more than 100 representatives from education, workforce development, labor, and community organizations through an inclusive design sprint.
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Developing the Education and Workforce Development chapter of the regional plan, synthesizing insights into a comprehensive framework that identified challenges and assets, outlined investment strategies and funding needs, and charted a clear path forward for regional collaboration.
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Supporting education and workforce leaders in aligning programs and pathways with industry priorities to strengthen the region’s talent pipeline.
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The result is a shared vision and actionable roadmap for building a coordinated education and workforce system across the Sierra San Joaquin region—one that connects training and talent development to economic development goals and advances a more resilient and inclusive regional economy.
REGION
Sierra San Joaquin Valley
YEAR
2024
CLIENT
