Yuba/sutter counties this project will develop an industry assessment and workforce development strategy that will evaluate tradable sector industrie

Federal Grant Award Summary

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded $485,000 to the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) on November 12, 2025, under the Surface Transportation Block Grant Program (CFDA 20.287) for an industry assessment and workforce development initiative in Yuba and Sutter Counties. The project will develop a comprehensive strategy to evaluate tradable sector industries, identify occupations offering living wages, and establish clear training pathways for underrepresented and disadvantaged populations, including undereducated individuals, underskilled workers, people of color, and veterans. The assessment will gather data on workforce-related travel behaviors and barriers to inform industry-specific recommendations.

The deliverables will include a detailed industry assessment analyzing job growth trends and essential skills requirements across various sectors, coupled with a workforce development strategy designed to reduce vehicle miles traveled and greenhouse gas emissions in the Yuba-Sutter region. The project is scheduled for completion by September 30, 2028, and will provide data-driven solutions to support regional economic development and transportation sustainability objectives.

Project description

Yuba/sutter counties this project will develop an industry assessment and workforce development strategy that will evaluate tradable sector industries, identify occupations that offer living wages and create clear training pathways for diverse demographics, including undereducated individuals, underskilled workers, people of color and veterans, and analyze job growth trends and the essential skills required by various industry. The industry assessment and workforce development strategy will gather significant data on workforce related travel behaviors and barriers and provide solutions and recommendations that can benefit the sectors. The project will identify needed training for yuba-sutter industries to reduce vehicle miles traveled and GHG emissions. (TC)