North State Planning and Development Collective

08/31/2026

Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District is currently recruiting for a GIS Intern based in Los Altos, California. This is a great opportunity for students and emerging GIS professionals interested in gaining hands-on GIS experience while supporting Midpen projects and field-related programs.

Position details:
• GIS Intern
• $27.94/hour
• 24-32 hours per week
• 7-9 month internship, up to 950 hours
• Anticipated start: November 2026
• Location: Los Altos, CA

Application deadline: Sunday, September 20 at 11:59 PM.

Learn more and apply through CalOpps:
https://www.calopps.org/midpeninsula-regional-open-space-district/job-20763348

About the Position: Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (Midpen) is seeking a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Intern in the Information Systems and Technology (IST) Department. The GIS Intern will perform GIS mapping and analysis tasks in support of land acquisition, open space planning,....

08/24/2026

City of Chico has an opportunity to attract new investment that can support local businesses, job creation, housing, and redevelopment. Chico is seeking Opportunity Zone designation for Census Tract 06007001000, which includes Downtown Chico and the area adjacent to Chico State.

Community support can help demonstrate the value of this designation. Please take a few minutes to submit a brief comment in support by Friday, August 28 through the State’s Public Comment Portal here: https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/b5d1295a4afb494ea4850d21ca82716f/page/Page?views=Instructions- Search for Census Tract 06007001000, select “Support,” and share why you believe this opportunity would benefit Chico.

Chico Chamber of Commerce

Happening Today!
Thursday, July 9, 2026
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. PST
Opportunity Zones 2.0 Office Hours Hosted by California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz), TeamCalifornia and Kosmont Companies.

Don't miss your chance to ask questions and learn more about Opportunity Zones 2.0. Staff from the Collective will be in attendance to learn more and disseminate information post event.

Learn more and register now for the Zoom meeting here:
https://mailchi.mp/gobiz/californiaopportunityzones20?e=01d5b6c9d3

08/24/2026

Join us for the next in-person meeting for the North State Jobs First region! Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at the Gaia Hotel in Anderson, California. To learn more and register, visit

The North State Jobs First Team invites you to its next regional meeting: "Setting the Foundation for Long-Term Resilience."

08/07/2026

Our partners at Superior California Economic Development are currently developing the region’s next Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDs) for Modoc, Shasta, Siskiyou, and Trinity Counties.

The CEDS will help identify the region’s economic priorities, challenges, and opportunities for the next five years. It also helps guide future projects and strengthens our ability to pursue federal and state funding for economic development.

An important part of this process is hearing directly from the people who live and work in our region.

The survey takes approximately five minutes, and responses are anonymous. Anyone who lives or works in Modoc, Shasta, Siskiyou, or Trinity County is eligible to participate.

Complete the Community survey: https://bit.ly/3S0LlbX

The survey deadline is August 23, 2026.

As a resident of the region, you have firsthand experience with job access, affordability, and the amenities that shape daily life. This survey draws on that experience to bring a community voice to economic development. Thank you for your thoughtful and candid answers and for participating in this....

08/03/2026

North State Together, in partnership with the Rural Prosperity Center, Parent University, and the North State Planning and Development Collective, is offering free digital literacy and online resource trainings for California residents. Offered in English and Spanish, these courses are designed to help learners, entrepreneurs, and community members build confidence using digital tools for everyday life, work, and personal goals.

Upcoming virtual classes offered between this August and October cover topics such as digital navigation, digital marketing, digital tools for entrepreneurs, artificial intelligence, and financial literacy.

Online classes are held via Zoom from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM Pacific Time, and participants who complete the required course hours may receive a Certificate of Completion and a Digital Badge.

Funding for this project has been provided in part through a grant from the Broadband Adoption Account of the California Advanced Services Fund, a program administered by the California Public Utilities Commission.

To register, visit: https://www.csuchico.edu/about/projects-initiatives/nspdc/projects/digital-literacy.shtml

Seven colleges focused on subjects from agriculture and business to science and the arts. More than 300 undergraduate majors and minors, graduate degrees, and professional certifications.

07/29/2026

The demand for professionals with regenerative agriculture expertise continues to grow.

The CRARS TAP Certification Program helps participants:
✔ Build technical assistance skills
✔ Support conservation planning and implementation
✔ Strengthen knowledge of soil, water, habitat, and grazing systems
✔ Connect with the latest research and tools
✔ Join a growing network of regenerative agriculture professionals

All courses are fully online, self-paced, and include optional live weekly lectures to enhance your learning.

📅 Register by September 8 to begin your journey.

REGISTER>> LINK TO: https://rce.csuchico.edu/regenerative-agriculture

07/24/2026

Our Assistant Director Hayley Stone and Project Manager Lily McGlothern were featured speakers at this morning's California Broadband Council meeting held in Sacramento and streamed online. The two shared information on the North State Broadband Workforce Report that was spearheaded by the Collective and the Northeastern and Upstate California Connect Consortia. Additional speakers at today's event included the California Department of Technology, California Emerging Technology Fund and the California Public Utilities Commission. For the full report, visit:
https://files.constantcontact.com/de62c556001/17ef5477-dee5-4092-88e1-17ae26b4303a.pdf

07/21/2026

Butte County residents can now enroll in free digital literacy evening classes designed to help participants gain practical digital skills and become more confident using technology. Live, instructor led courses will be offered online from August 10 through August 27 and will cover digital marketing, social media, and artificial intelligence.

Participants can also earn a digital badge and Certificate of Completion! Classes are available in English and Spanish. Register today: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfUHdp90gLOugSAPxMtRft0cduYEpELQ9Z-GtQTZj9uGjtDng/viewform?fbzx=946577021268263313&fbclid=IwY2xjawOy0UlleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFFQWZybkVzQ0QxeTl3OGt3c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHi-NvfVcDUBO74KlZqhIlz0uYMDVQvs7MMTkoHMXfB8Yn0ZmFi285QpjWdih_aem_4qvBQhGa3AMQfoVEH2982w

07/09/2026

Happening Today!
Thursday, July 9, 2026
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. PST
Opportunity Zones 2.0 Office Hours Hosted by California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz), TeamCalifornia and Kosmont Companies.

Don't miss your chance to ask questions and learn more about Opportunity Zones 2.0. Staff from the Collective will be in attendance to learn more and disseminate information post event.

Learn more and register now for the Zoom meeting here:
https://mailchi.mp/gobiz/californiaopportunityzones20?e=01d5b6c9d3

05/21/2026

Broadband Workforce Findings for North State Released in New Report

From availability of existing training opportunities to broadband workforce demands and more, the recently released North State Connected report offers a comprehensive evaluation of the North State broadband workforce. Funded by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and developed by the Northeastern and Upstate California Connect Consortia, the report offers actionable solutions to address skills gaps and create a stronger workforce.

Read the full report here:https://nspdcwebsrv.csuchico.edu/websites/files/neccc_uccc_files/documents/02_BROADBAND%20WORKFORCE%20DEVELOPMENT/North%20State%20Connected%20Building%20a%20Local%20Broadband%20Workforce%20in%20California%E2%80%99s%20North%20State%20-%20Spring%202026.pdf