California – Governor Gavin Newsom continued highlighting the reach of the California Jobs First initiative during a stop in Orange County, pointing to major statewide gains achieved in 2025.
More than 142,000 individuals were trained with about $1.6 billion in investments, and more than 61,000 new jobs were created in the state’s 13 economic districts. This is part of a larger effort to improve local economies and make it easier for people to find stable, well-paying jobs.
The plan is based on planning that is driven by the region. Local committees made up of workers, businesses, schools, the government, environmental justice groups, and community organizations came up with data-driven economic plans that were specific to their areas. The statewide economic blueprint that started in early 2025 was based on those ideas. It focuses on 10 main industry sectors and gives money to projects that will create more opportunities where people live and work…