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Shifting Gears is a yearlong, multi-platform project from The California Report. On public radio, and right here online, we’re exploring how California’s manufacturing industry — and the people in it — are adapting to a changing industry and economy. More...
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- CA Stimulus Projects From Recovery.org.
- Career Guide to Manufacturing Industry From the Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Job Postings Per Capita Where are the jobs? Explore the interactive map.
- Manufacturing Industry Statistics From the U.S. Census Bureau
- Mass Layoff Statistics From the Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Patchwork Nation Interactive map from PBS with county-level economic and political data.
Related Coverage
- KQED's News Fix KQED’s news blog
- KQED: Economy Continuing coverage
- L.A. Business Journal: Manufacturing Industry News Subscription required for some articles
- NPR: New Jobs for a New Decade Ongoing series from National Public Radio
- ShovelWatch ProPublica and WNYC track the federal stimulus plan “from bill to building.”
- WSJ: Stimulus Coverage
Worker Resources
- CA Employee Development Department Training resources for job seekers.
- California Occupational Guides Explore what types of jobs are out there.
- CareerOneStop Public resources for the unemployed.
- Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Federal program offering benefits and services to eligible laid-off workers.
- WorkSmart State-run site designed to help you prepare for and find a new job.
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Exploring the Future of Manufacturing Jobs in California
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