CA FWD leads a movement

to ensure California's government and economy work for everyone

2020 CALIFORNIA ECONOMIC SUMMIT

Dec. 3-4

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Series: Voices of Shared Prosperity

Highlighting Californians dedicated to building a more equitable and sustainable California for all

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CA's Wildfire Crisis: A Call to Action

Read CA FWD's call to action to address the state's growing and worsening wildfires

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Virtual Event: Regions Recover Together

Catch full coverage and videos from our Regions Recover Together event
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LEADING A MOVEMENT

Helping all Californians achieve their California Dream by ensuring the government and the economy work for everyone through a collaborative, inclusive, regional approach to solutions with accountability.

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Together we can build the California our communities and regions deserve.
One where each of us have an opportunity to prosper regardless of who we are or where we live.
And one where our children and future generations can thrive.

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“We don’t see too many of those conversations across the state and we need more people involved in this kind of dialogue.”
Oscar Chavez, California Stewardship Network
“There’s been no other entity that’s been able or willing to take on that challenge but CA FWD and the California Economic Summit has done just that.”
Ashley Swearengin, CEO of Central Valley Community Foundation and vice-chair of the CA FWD Leadership Council
“I think the Summit’s work is critical.”
Toni Atkins, California State Senate President pro Tempore
“You’re there demonstrating every single year a capacity to deliver on the things we promote and promise up in Sacramento.”
Gavin Newsom, California Governor

NEWS & INSIGHTS

Episode 6: The 2019 California Economic Summit with Tim Haydock
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Hosts Demi and Michael talk with YLI’s Tim Haydock to discuss and introduce a look back at the young leaders panel at 2019 California Economic Summit

San Luis Obispo apprenticeship program earns praise and a Summit workforce award
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Partnership helps close skills gaps in tech and advanced manufacturing while helping residents earn enough to stay in their communities

Student-led nonprofit to win workforce award at California Economic Summit
 1000 450 Ed Coghlan

STEM program pivoted to manufacturing PPE supplies during the COVID-19 outbreak

Year Up program earns top Summit workforce award
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Intensive Bay Area training program bridges opportunity gap and fills workforce gaps

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