Fund for Affected Oil & Gas Workers
This grant program offers support and training for oil and gas workers affected by layoffs, refinery closures, workforce reductions, or industry transitions. It guides them toward new career paths in five high-growth sectors: transportation, healthcare, advanced manufacturing, energy, and construction.
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Why is the Fund for Affected Oil and Gas Workers important to the community?
Contra Costa County is home to one-third of California’s oil refineries. Recent policy shifts and economic forces—including California’s Just Transition, a 12-year roadmap to phase out fossil fuels—directly impact the 112,000 oil and gas workers across the state. Our program bridges the gap between traditional energy roles and high-wage jobs in sustainable sectors, leveraging the existing technical expertise of our local workforce.
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“We are excited about the opportunity to help our region’s skilled oil and gas workers transition into sustainable careers for the future green economy. We look forward to deploying these critical resources to help achieve equity by providing for the training, work-based learning experiences, wrap-around supports, and other resources needed to accomplish our goals.”
Tamia Brown, Executive Director – Workforce Development Board of Contra Costa County