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Governor Newsom’s statewide Jobs First investments created more than 61,000 jobs, trained more than 142,000 workers in 2025
Governor Newsom continued his California Jobs First tour in Orange County, highlighting the nearly $1.6 billion in investments from 2025 that went to train more than 142,000 workers and help create more than 61,000 new jobs across California’s 13 economic regions. This first-of-its-kind initiative is accelerating economic momentum across the state by empowering regional strategies, investing in high-growth sectors and expanding access to good-paying jobs.
Governor Newsom announces funding for construction workforce training program to help support Los Angeles recovery efforts
A workforce development program funded through Governor Newsom’s LA Rises initiative, the Walter Family Foundation and state workforce recovery funding will help train construction workers and speed up rebuilding and recovery in Los Angeles.
California Secretary of Labor highlights worker safety efforts during Los Angeles wildfire recovery
One year after the start of the catastrophic Los Angeles wildfires, California Secretary of Labor Stewart Knox and Cal/OSHA Chief Debra Lee met with workers, advocates, and community partners in Altadena to support ongoing recovery and rebuilding efforts.
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