California Forward

Back again at the #CaliforniaEconomicSummit - one of my favorite annual events to connect with changemakers shaping our state’s future. Excited for the conversations, partnerships & ideas that move California's mfg sector and economy forward. Lets connect! .@MoveCAFWD

Registration for the CA Economic Summit is now open! Join us in #Stockton on October 21-23. This event connects & convenes Californians to catalyze a New California Economy that is resilient, sustainable & inclusive. Register at cafwd.org/summit2025! #caeconomicsummit

If you're interested in applying for the next cohort of CA FWD's Young Leaders Program, but want to learn more, please join us for one of two upcoming webinars about the program. We'll share about YLP’s core objectives and more! Info and registration here: cafwd.org/events/

The application for the CA FWD Young Leaders Program is open now through 3/21/25. This 2-year program is open to CA residents ages 20-25 who are committed to building a New California Economy that is resilient, sustainable & inclusive. Apply or learn more: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

CA FWD CEO @katenrg will be @The_CALCOG's Regional Leadership Forum 3/6. This year's event focuses on a topic near & dear to CA FWD—how regions are developing solutions to complex challenges in ways that align w/ state objectives while also serving the needs of their communities.

This Fri., 2/28 at 11am, we are offering another free 1-hour webinar training (presented by the Center for Accessible Technology) on strategies for effectively engaging with the California Public Utilities Commission on broadband issues. Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Join us tomorrow 2/21 at 11am for the first of 2 free webinar trainings on strategies for effectively engaging with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) on broadband issues. Tomorrow's webinar is presented by @OakUndivided; register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Be on the lookout for the application for the next cohort opening soon! In the meantime, check out this blog post reflecting on where the program has been and where it's headed next. (2/2) cafwd.org/news/empowerin…

We are thrilled to announce the CA FWD Young Leaders Program (YLP)—an evolution of the Young Leaders Advisory Council (YLAC)—designed to empower and elevate the next generation of policy, industry, and nonprofit change makers! (1/2)

Save the date! Join us for the 2025 CA Economic Summit Oct. 21-23, in Stockton! We are thrilled to connect w/ leaders in Stockton to showcase all the N. San Joaquin Valley has to offer! Subscribe to stay in the loop on Summit news, registration & more: cafwd.org/newsletter/

Check out our very own Executive Director of Programs, Nuin-Tara Key, on @InterchangeShow talking climate resilience!

Excited to share the Building a New California Economy: 2025 Vision, outlining the work we are leading in 2025, w/ the goal of building a New CA Economy that is resilient, sustainable & inclusive so people across every region & community can prosper!👇cafwd.org/resources/buil…

UNITE-LA stands with Angelenos across the region whose lives and well-being are being impacted by the L.A. County fires. Please click here for helpful resources for individuals and families: bit.ly/4h1jU8O

Check out the Summit recap video! The event featured leaders from every corner of the state gathered w/ a shared purpose: to build a sustainable, resilient & inclusive economy in this moment of transition. We are excited to continue the momentum this year! youtube.com/watch?v=eyV7a0…

Elections discussion happening now, w @CASenCaballero Chet Hewitt @SHFCalifornia @jodihicks & Kate Gordon @MoveCAFWD

Go to c3e.org/livestream now for a panel on building America's #CleanEnergy future. Moderated by C3E Ambassador @NidhiJThakar @CleanEnergyBA & panelists Liane Randolph of @AirResources, Brenda Jesus of @NavajoCouncil, Sandy Grace of @nationalgrid, & Kate Gordon of @MoveCAFWD

Check out our blog post with highlights from this year's CA Economic Summit! This just scratches the surface—we will continue keep you updated and informed on key projects, new endeavors, and other exciting opportunities coming out of this year’s event! cafwd.org/news/highlight…

What a great week at the California Economic Summit discussing collaborative efforts to support workforce development, up skilling / reskilling and continuing education initiatives. @MoveCAFWD @CAeconomy

It’s been an action-packed week! But so great to meet w many LES colleagues and students at @ucmerced yesterday. And then a quick trip to @MoveCAFWD #CAEconSummit for their ‘CA Women Driving Transition’ panel. Sooo many folks excited about renewable energy & C mgmt!!

California’s Central Valleys have been historically disinvested which has negatively impacted our economic development. Today, the arts are paving a way towards prosperity that I shared about at the @MoveCAFWD summit. @KernDance @CalArtsCouncil @CountyofKern #ArtWorkIsRealWork