In a special meeting that lasted for three hours on Tuesday morning, the Sacramento City Council voted unanimously in support of a ~$15 millionworkforce readiness program entitled “SacBldsSkills2Careers.”
The program is spearheaded by the Office of Innovation and Economic Development, and will provide job training, paid internships, and more with a particular emphasis on skill building for at-risk and economically marginalized residents aged 16+.
“Skill building is essential to the career development we need to achieve greater employment placement,” Sac’s Workforce Development Manager Kriztina Palone said.
Part of the project’s overall framework — which is built on the lessons + successes of our Workforce Recovery plan — is to improve the economic conditions of families + youth in our city that continue to struggle from the COVID-19 pandemic by creating pathways to high-growth, high-paying careers.
With data on the projected growth of careers in Sacramento, Palone explained the project has identified several industries that have high wage opportunities coupled with great growth, like health care.
Overall, the project is funded from three different “pots” that will go to support distinct areas of the program:
City’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Workforce Funds — $2.75 million: This will support programs targeted for adults 30+, like job training and supporting career navigators who will help connect people to services, from 2022-2025.
California For All ARPA Youth Workforce Grant — $6.98 million: Targeting community members aged 16-30, this will focus on coaching internships, public sector positions, and career exploration from 2022-2026.
Youth Workforce Programming of CARES Workforce Recovery Portfolio — $5 million: From 2022-24, this will support intensive workforce development services for residents ages 18-25, such as job fairs, and will focus on work in construction, urban agriculture + trade careers.
Before the council dispersed following their vote, Mayor Darrell Steinberg shared this thought: “This is not the end, but the beginning. The more capacity we have to invest in young people, the more we will be able to grow and expand.”
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Sacramento Hot Chicken Battle | Thurs., June 16 | 6-10 p.m. | Southside Park | $75+ | Receive unlimited samples from 14 local food trucks + restaurants as they compete for the title of Best Hot Chicken in this inaugural event. 🐔
Through The Roots | Thurs., June 16 | 7:30 p.m. | Goldfield Trading Post, 1630 J St. | $16.50 | Sac-based band Street Urchinz + Hawaiian musical artist Likkle Jordee bring reggae vibes to Downtown. 🎸
Movies Off the Wall | Thurs., June 16 | 7 p.m. | Crocker Art Museum | Prices vary | This is an “en plein air” screening of “First Date,” a gonzo indie film + the directorial debut of filmmakers from Calaveras County.
Friday
Queer Crush | Fri., June 17 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Sacramento Pipeworks | Prices vary | Connect with members of Sac’s LGBTQ+ community for a special Pride month session of sending routes before a social sesh at Touchstone Brewery.
House | Fri., June 17 | 7 p.m. | Dreamland Cinema, 1901 P St. | $10 | Trust us when we say there’s nothing like this 1977 Japanese horror movie, which was created as a response to Spielberg’s “Jaws.” 🏚️
Saturday
Sinister Creature Con | Sat., June 18-Sun., June 19 | 12:30-6 p.m. | Scottish Rite Center | Prices vary | This horror convention is creepin’ it real with cosplay competitions, meet-and-greets featuring 100+ filmmakers, actors, artists and more. 👻
June Open Garden | Sat., June 18 | 9 a.m.- 12 p.m. | Fair Oaks Horticulture Center | Free | Peruse the lush greenery + have discussions with the center’s master gardeners to cultivate your green thumb in this informal setting. 🪴
Walker & Royce + Cloonee | Sat., June 18 | 5 p.m. | The Railyards | $15+ | Feel at home with the deep grooves of these house artists at this 21+ event. 🎛️
Sunday
Juneteenth Holiday Rejoice Festival | Sun., June 19 | 12-6 p.m. | Robert Brookins Park, 3432 Paso Nuevo St. | Free | Enjoy food, exhibitors + concerts at this event celebrating “unity, community, and opportunity.”
Plan Ahead
Demi Lovato | Thurs., Sept. 22 | 8 p.m. | Hard Rock Live Sacramento*
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National Drink Up Week is July 25-31. | Photo by SACtoday
Raise your glasses. This toast is dedicated to Sac’s beverage industry, from morning iced lattes to afternoon power smoothies and evening specialty cocktails. We appreciate what makes our local drink scene unique.
And to kick off our National Drink Up Week, July 25-31, we want to partner with local coffee shops, wineries, bars, restaurants, distilleries + more to shine a spotlight on our local beverage tastemakers. Find out more below.
Mayor Darrell Steinberg announced plans to build a $50 million athletic complexin Meadowview during Tuesday’s State of the City speech. The project — which still needs approval from city council — would be built on a 102-acre property and would include 24 multi-use fields with 2,000 seats + more. 🏟 (Sac Bee)
Real Estate
California is expanding its Mortgage Relief Program that began during the COVID-19 pandemic. Homeowners who make 150% or less of their county’s median income are now eligible to receive relief funds. The money can be used to pay past-due payments + past-due property taxes. 🏡 (KCRA 3)
Announced
In response to the agency’s highest ridership numbers since the start of the pandemic — ~1.1 million passengers in May alone — Sacramento Regional Transitsaid that it will provide job offers on site at its hiring event on Wed., June 22. Learn more. (Sac Bee)
Following last year’s absence brought on by extreme heat, the Real Pie Companyis baking up the return of its jumbleberry pie for Sat., June 18. The flaky-crust treat features a filling of blackberries, raspberries, cherries + wild blueberries. 🥧 (Sac Mag)
Outdoors
Sacramento Regional Parks shared that a section of the Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail near the American River Bridge has been closed until the fall of 2023. With a detour running along Cal Expo, the closure is due to a construction project on the bridge led by Caltrans. 🚧
Plan Ahead
Next Thursday kicks off the Placer County Fair at @the Grounds in Roseville. The fair — which features rides, music, food, pig races, and more — runs 5-11 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. + 12-11 p.m. Sunday. Give it a spin. 🎡 (Roseville Today)
Opening
Roostarz Hot Chicken — which first cracked the restaurant scene in El Dorado Hills in 2021 — has shared that it will open its second location Fri., June 17 in Roseville. The joint will bring its “never-frozen” chicken tenders and sliders, as well as sides like kale slaw, to 10750 Olson Dr. 🍗 (Sac Biz Journal)
Active
The weather + waves are calling.Paddleboarding is a low-impact way to get yourself out on the water + our guide offers general tips on where to go and how to get started in the River City. 🌊
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You’ll need some sunscreen for these sun salutations. Every Saturday from 10-11 a.m. until the end of July, DOCO will hostopen-air yoga sessions led by instructors from the Denver-basedCorePower Yoga studio.
The courses are free, designed for individuals 16+, and are suitable for all levels, with this week’s class found on the “Green” in DOCO’s West Plaza.
Pro tip: Be sure to bring your own mat + water, and bemindful that you’ll need to sign a digital waiver with your smartphone in order to participate.
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Editor’s Pick: I’ll admit that I’ve seen the delirious, phantasmagoric horror film “House” ~10 times, but I’ve never seen it in a theater. I’m hoping I can make it out to one of the showings this weekend at Midtown’s Dreamland Cinema, and highly recommend it to anyone who’s never seen it before.
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