Economy
Employers use onsite daycare to attract employees
Some large employers have started offering onsite daycare services as a perk to attract employees.
What’s Working
Commentary
California teens earn a lot more than cash and college credits as they learn to fix cars
California needs 5,600 more auto technicians to meet the current demand. A dual credit program in Los Angeles County is training students at car dealerships, providing much more than apprenticeship-style training and wages.
Commentary
Waiting in silence: How California’s first media center inside a women’s prison came to life
The creation this year of a media center inside the Central California Women’s Facility, which culminated in the launch of the Paper Trail, has finally given a voice to the women who have long been an afterthought in the state's prison system.
California Divide
This foundation tries to get young Californians into transportation jobs
The California Transportation Foundation hosts events designed to foster interest and inspire younger Californians to enter the industry.
Commentary
Welding is a way back to school for California kids who regularly ditch classes
A welding teacher says hands-on career training can win back disengaged students but schools and the state erred by emphasizing college for all and letting trade education die at many California high schools.
Economy
How far Northern California counties are creating more jobs for young people
California’s northernmost seven counties have made a concerted effort to combat poverty and outmigration in their communities.
Economy
This nonprofit helps Californians get back on their feet with bikes
Community Cycles of California gives “justice involved” individuals employment training through a state grant.
Economy
California workforce fund targets programs solving problems
The Workforce Accelerator Fund has awarded $52 million to different programs trying to help different areas and communities of employment.
Commentary
He has prison in his past. Now he hopes law school is in his future
An aspiring California law student says a fellowship program called Dream Beyond Bars has taught him emotional intelligence and resilience, along with political organizing and advocacy.
Economy
California got millions to train workers in disaster relief, but it’s leaving money on table
When disaster strikes, California gets federal funding to hire temporary workers to clean debris. But the jobs are tough, and some agencies struggle to manage the grants.
