The creative economy has deep roots in California’s history and continues to be an engine for cultural expression and economic growth . Learn More

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California is home to a large, highly skilled manufacturing workforce, producing goods on a large scale, typically for mass-market products and helping to support the state’s other strategic sectors.

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Encompassing a range of industries from banking to insurance and accounting, California’s financial & professional services sector provides thousands of high-paying jobs and supports the state’s economic activities.

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Home to exceptional natural beauty and tourist attractions, California leads the nation in total spending on tourism.

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California’s working lands, led by top-tier farming and food production, are boosted by strong agtech investment, while growing bio- and blue economies benefit from natural resources and coastal access.

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California’s transport & logistics sector is diverse, with investment driving greener, more equitable initiatives to continue setting the standard for sustainable and inclusive development. Learn More

Backed by an experienced workforce, existing infrastructure and public-private funding, California is well-positioned to drive the future of aerospace & defense innovation. Learn More

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California’s robust and market-driven clean economy reaches nearly every region, with collective efforts working to source 100% of its energy from renewable and zero-carbon resources by 2045. Learn More

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Known for its history of innovative medical technology and pharmaceutical companies and anchored by leading research institutions, California is one of the national leaders in the life sciences. Learn More

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California’s working lands, led by top-tier farming and food production, are boosted by strong agtech investments, while growing bio- and blue economies benefit from natural resources and coastal access.  Learn More

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California’s high-tech sector is a key driver of the state’s economy, known for its influential role in innovation and powered by top research universities and major venture capital investment. Learn More

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California’s robust and market-driven clean economy reaches nearly every region, with collective efforts working to source 100% of its energy from renewable and zero-carbon resources by 2045. Learn More

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California’s working lands, led by top-tier farming and food production, are boosted by strong agtech investments, while growing bio- and blue economies benefit from natural resources and coastal access. Learn More

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California’s high-tech sector is a key driver of the state’s economy, known for its influential role in innovation and powered by top research universities and major venture capital investment. Learn More

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Childcare is essential for many Californians, helping with the balance between work and family responsibilities and contributing to higher workforce participation among parents, particularly women.

Education plays a crucial role in developing a skilled workforce that meets industry needs. As the economy evolves, the state’s education and workforce systems must adapt to meet the demands of the future of work.

California’s healthcare sector employs around 2 million people, providing essential care across the state while offering pathways to accessible, good-paying job opportunities.

Affordable, quality housing provides workforce stability and allows residents to live in their preferred locations and near their workplaces.

Infrastructure plays a critical role in supporting industry and community activities, providing housing and consequently offering pathways to good-paying jobs.

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