forest workforce

U.S. Economic Development Administration Awards $21.5 Million for CA Workforce Training in Forest Health and Fire Safety


Through its proposed CA Resilient Careers in Forestry program, the Foundation for California Community Colleges (FCCC) will partner with employers, educational institutions, and local community-based organizations to build a state-wide infrastructure for training in forest health and fire safety. The 32 winning projects were selected from a pool of 509 applicants.

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U.S. Department of Commerce Announces Winners of American Rescue Plan $500 M Good Jobs Challenge to Expand Employment Opportunities

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Staff

Patrick Wright,
– Director

Forest Schafer,
– Deputy Director

Kristen Merrill,
– Program Manager

Nic Enstice,
– Science Coordinator

Sky Biblin,
– Communications Coordinator

Sean Couch,
– Analyst

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September 4-5, 2025
Inland Empire Regional

December 12, 2025
Sacramento

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