Caltrans to host Tribal Resource Fair in Ukiah

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Caltrans District 1 shield. Humboldt; Del Norte; Lake; Mendocino. The sun sets over a road that winds from the foreground to the background. Mountains line each side.

The public is invited to the Caltrans District 1 Tribal Resource Fair on Wednesday, May 7, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Pomo Plaza on the Mendocino College Campus in Ukiah. Attendees can network with Caltrans staff along with other state agencies and business professionals to discover opportunities in employment, training, education, resume building and small business development.

“Caltrans meets annually with representatives and leaders from the 28 federally recognized Native American Tribes situated within our district's boundaries," said Aaron Morgan, Caltrans District 1 Small Business Liaison. “We have established this first-ever event to address the expressed needs of our tribal partners, providing tangible opportunities for community development and individual empowerment.”

This tribal resource fair caters to a wide range of interests, including direct civil service employment, small business support, educational and vocational training programs, and partnerships with Caltrans contractors, ensuring that all attendees will leave the event with valuable resources and opportunities for personal growth and community enhancement.

Join us to meet and network with:

  • Caltrans Field Maintenance & Equipment Shop Staff
  • Caltrans Recruitment
  • Caltrans Small Business & Workforce Development
  • Norcal APEX Accelerator
  • West Business Development Center (Mendocino SBDC)
  • California Capital Access Program (CalCAP)
  • Mendocino College
  • Cal Poly Humboldt
  • Sonoma State University
  • CA Conservation Corps.
  • CalFire
  • Operating Engineers (OE 3)
  • Carpenters Local 751
  • Iron Workers Local 378
  • IBEW Local 551
  • Granite Construction
  • Wylatti Resource Management

For more information, contact Aaron Morgan at aaron.morgan@dot.ca.gov.

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