About
SierraIndustry.org is a collaborative initiative between Mother Lode Job Training and the Central Sierra Economic Development District (CSEDD) designed to support employers, industry leaders, and workforce partners across the Sierra region. This platform serves as a central hub for sector-specific resources, labor market insights, training opportunities, and business services—helping to strengthen local industries, grow talent pipelines, and drive sustainable economic development throughout our rural communities.
Mother Lode Job Training
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Mother Lode Job Training (MLJT) serves as the workforce development leader for California’s Central Sierra region, supporting both employers and job seekers across Amador, Calaveras, Tuolumne, and Mariposa counties. Our mission is to provide employers with the skilled workforce they need to thrive, while helping individuals access the training, support, and opportunities required to earn family-sustaining wages. Through four regional job centers, MLJT delivers a wide range of services, including customized hiring support, wage-subsidized training programs, labor market data, and career coaching. By aligning workforce strategies with local business needs, MLJT plays a vital role in promoting economic stability and growth across our rural communities.
Central Sierra Economic Development District
Mother Lode Job Training (MLJT) serves as the workforce development leader for California’s Central Sierra region, supporting both employers and job seekers across Amador, Calaveras, Tuolumne, and Mariposa counties. Our mission is to provide employers with the skilled workforce they need to thrive, while helping individuals access the training, support, and opportunities required to earn family-sustaining wages. Through four regional job centers, MLJT delivers a wide range of services, including customized hiring support, wage-subsidized training programs, labor market data, and career coaching. By aligning workforce strategies with local business needs, MLJT plays a vital role in promoting economic stability and growth across our rural communities.
Sponsors
SierraIndustry.com is partially funded by Sierra Jobs First through September 2026. Our work in the Natural and Working Lands, Sustainable Agriculture, and Community Healthcare industries supports the Sierra Jobs First mission to create a community-led, climate-neutral, inclusive future for these industries in the Sierra region. Through our partnership with Sierra Business Council, the regional conveners and fiscal administrators for California Jobs First in the Sierra region, we provide industry-specific assistance that supports job growth, inclusive workforce development, and economic resilience, while protecting our region’s natural lands and vibrant communities.