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Sowing the Seeds of Community Engagement in the Central Valley
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As regions respond to calls for racial equity and equitable economic recoveries, Geri Yang-Johnson shares her journey to building solutions rooted in authentic community engagement.

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Episode 22: The CSU System with Dr. Joseph Castro
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Hosts Demetria Wack and Michael Wiafe talk to the leader of the largest four-year public university system in the country

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More than an internship, Fresno program closing the local gap in career pipeline for young people
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Career Nexus involves industry, soft-skills training, coaching and more to build a “farm team” for region’s employers

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Episode 21: Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month with Gia Vang and Wenda Fong
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This week’s guests discuss representation, anti-Asian violence and how they have kept their heritage close to them as they’ve progressed in their careers

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As California reopens, these regions lead charge for economic equity
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Learn about efforts to build regional, collaborative and inclusive economic development

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CA FWD Comments on Governor Newsom’s Budget Revision
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Finally, the plan for an equitable economic recovery includes meaningful planning for an equitable economic recovery. CA FWD is encouraged that Governor Newsom is taking advantage of this historic opportunity to invest in our communities, our economy and our future. Investing in California and Californians now is precisely what is necessary to ensure more have…

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Remembering Cruz Reynoso
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Former California Supreme Court Justice and founding member of CA FWD’s Leadership Council demonstrated a passion for justice and equality for all people without exception

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Unlocking underused retail space for housing could help reimagine a post-COVID California
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As shopping shifts online, proposed legislation would facilitate repurposing commercial property

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How Southern California tribes work to close the digital divide
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Broadband access will remain a priority for Native American Californians who have the lowest amount of access of any demographic

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