Building a Community-Centered Clean Economy

2003 Howe Avenue,Sacramento CA 95825

13 February, 2023

Description

Join Valley Vision on February 13th for our Building a Community-Centered Clean Economy event! This is a joint hybrid gathering that celebrates and bridges the Climate, Justice, and Jobs Summit and Sacramento Region Community Economic Resilience Fund (CERF) Kick-Off. The Climate, Justice , and Jobs Summit speaks directly to the CERF’s goals of creating high quality and accessible jobs in low carbon industries, with an emphasis on equity by including those who are typically not represented in economic development processes. In turn, the CERF program presents a concrete opportunity to develop strategies, as well as create a path for community members to continue participating in this work. As workforce demands shift to meet state climate goals, it’s important that community members' voices are brought to the forefront of discussions on budding initiatives and policies. This event seeks to foster this dialogue by featuring a video and panel discussion where community members share their perspectives on barriers to accessing clean economy careers. There will also be a presentation about how we can take action on these concerns through the Community Economic Resilience Fund – a new opportunity with the potential to have a large impact on our region. RSVP today to join the conversation and help strengthen our region’s efforts to build an inclusive and green economy. The event will be held at the Mack Powell Event Center for those who wish to attend in-person and via Zoom for those attending virtually. About CJJThe Climate Justice and Jobs (“CJJ”) Summit will surface challenges and barriers to accessing and thriving in clean economy careers – careers that are future focused, green-oriented and have high wages and benefits. Valley Vision held a series of in-person events in Sacramento, Yolo, and Placer counties to hear from community members directly and will now bring those voices to the forefront to share with jurisdictions, training partners, workforce stakeholders and legislators to foster the development of inclusive career pathways. About CERFThe Community Economic Resilience Fund (“CERF”) program advances regional economic recovery and resilience strategies that prioritize the creation of accessible, high-quality jobs in sustainable industries. The Kick-Off launches a two-year planning process that will be used to stand up a High Road Transition Collaborative (“Collaborative”) – a planning group that consists of diverse representation throughout the region – and a regional economic development plan. Questions? Please reach out to us at [email protected]