Jobs for the Future (JFF), California Governor Gavin Newsom, and the California Workforce Development Board recently announced the launch of the High Road Training Fund, which will provide financial support for efforts to help California workers from communities historically underserved by public and private institutions prepare for careers in climate-resilient industries.

Reflecting on the importance of this initiative, JFF Senior Director Ana Bertha Gutierrez said, “At a time of broad-based income inequality and growing climate threats, climate resilience and economic inclusion are two sides of the same coin. This work is about driving investment in inclusive models of workforce development that prioritize equity, economic growth, and inclusive regional economies alongside climate resilience and environmental protection.”