Civil Engineering Degree Apprenticeship Pathway
Awarded $5M as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Building Pathways to Infrastructure Jobs Grant Program, this pioneering initiative creates a structured educational pathway for entry-level community college students to transition into civil engineering careers.
Measure X
Measure X is a countywide 20-year, 1/2 cent sales tax approved by Contra Costa County voters on November 3, 2020. The ballot measure language stated that the intent of Measure X is “to keep Contra Costa’s regional hospital open and staffed; fund community health centers, emergency response; support crucial safety-net services; invest in early childhood services; protect vulnerable populations; and for other essential county services.”
Displaced Oil and Gas Worker
This $4M grant initiative guides displaced oil and gas workers toward new job opportunities and career paths within five high growth sectors including transportation, healthcare, advanced manufacturing, energy, and construction. We are in the planning stages for this grant so please check back for more details.