David Brower Center, 2150 Allston Way, Berkeley, California
Local hire requirements have the potential to be a powerful mechanism by which multiple sectors can work together to advance socioeconomic equity in urban communities. But how can we ensure that local hire programs benefit poor communities and communities of color in the long term, with lasting, quality jobs that lead to a reduction in poverty and that sustain community growth over time?
This event will engage with four local hire experts who will share case studies and demonstrate the importance of making sure that local hire requirements are not only clearly and strongly articulated, but also that local hire programs include key infrastructure features - such as well funded training pipelines, city staff buy-in, monitoring mechanisms, and consequences for lack of compliance - for effective operation that puts local residents to work in good jobs and responds to local socioeconomic needs in poor communities.
Confirmed speakers include:
- Julian Gross, Attorney, Community Benefits Law Center
- Marie McKenzie, Redevelopment Manager, City of East Palo Alto
- Alex Paxton, Special Assistant to Deputy Chief of Operations, Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Los Angeles
- Bernida Reagan, Director of Community and Client Relations, Merriwether & Williams Insurance Services
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