With over 40 years of experience in business and community service, Fresno County Economic Development Corporation leads the Good Jobs Central Valley initiative.
Good Jobs Central Valley isn’t just another government program—it’s an employer-driven effort with deep community support across the entire region. This initiative is shaped by companies that know exactly what skills they need, working together to transform regional collaboration into opportunities for Central Valley workers.
Good Jobs Central Valley bridges the gap between training and employment, offering programs that lead to well-paying jobs with benefits.
Co-created with employers to expand entry-level and upskilled worker pathways.
Focused on scaling existing training pathways for maximum impact.
Place-based services including recruitment, case management, and wraparound support with community partners.
Tools to streamline service delivery, career navigation, and referrals for participants.
Good Jobs Central Valley partners have already secured over $5 million in additional state funding to provide additional training opportunities and address key barriers to success in training and employment. Efforts continue to secure additional funding to add new opportunities and services while sustaining the project for the long run. This historic collaboration has already demonstrated success in tackling poverty, unemployment, underemployment, and barriers to accessing high-quality careers.
Jobs Placement Goal
Hiring Commitments
Business Partners
The U.S. Economic Development Association’s Good Jobs Challenge is a federal initiative aimed at strengthening regional economies and providing high-quality job opportunities for American workers.
It focuses on building partnerships between businesses, educational institutions, and workforce training organizations to address skill gaps and increase job placement rates.
There were 32 awardees who received funding from the grant in the first round, including Fresno County Economic Development Corporation, which received $23M.
