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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.
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- 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
Tag Archives: Alameda County
Chinese Not Really Sniffing Around Fremont...Yet
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As noted here repeatedly, Chinese manufacturers are investing in Los Angeles. And soon, possibly, Fremont, too. At least, that’s the hope, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. Bruce Kern, executive director of the East Bay Economic Development Alliance, led a … Continue reading
Please Forward Good Ideas/Contacts to Fremont/Hayward ASAP
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After three hours at the Alameda County Library Tuesday, listening to a panel discussion on the pending closure of New United Motor Manufacturing Inc., I can tell you there are a lot of people worried about it. And there are … Continue reading
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