Workforce development remains a focus area in the City’s Economic Development Work Plan as businesses across industries continue navigating workforce needs. Between National Skilled Trades Day earlier this month and Citrus Heights’ upcoming Tools of the Trade event tomorrow, apprenticeship and skilled trades pathways are top of mind.

Tools of the Trade

For businesses interested in workforce connections, industry networking, or learning more about apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship pathways, Tools of the Trade offers an opportunity to connect with training organizations, workforce partners, and employers the skilled trades ecosystem!

Event Details:

When: Thursday, May 14 | 2:00–5:00 p.m.

Where: Van Maren Park, 6601 Thalia Way, Citrus Heights

Exploring Additional Apprenticeship Pathways

If you are looking for more information about apprenticeship programs in the region, the Department of Industrial Relations' Division of Apprenticeship Standards offers a search tool for opportunities in a wide range of construction trades, including:

• Communications Technician
• Highways Maintenance Workers
• Electric Motor Mechanic
• Building Construction Inspector 
• Crane Operator 
• Electrical Worker

Explore apprenticeship opportunities at: www.dir.ca.gov/das

The Citrus Heights Police Department’s CPTED Library of Things gives businesses the opportunity to explore practical deterrence tools and site strategies without immediately taking on the full upfront cost.

After a CPTED consultation with Citrus Heights Police Department, businesses have access to temporary-use resources such as motion-activated lighting, surveillance trailers, mosquito alarms, and anti-illegal dumping signage. The program is designed to let businesses test different approaches and determine what makes the most sense for their property and operating environment.

Businesses interested in scheduling a CPTED consultation or exploring available resources can contact pop@citrusheights.net. Read more about CPTED tools HERE.

Nominations for this quarter’s Business of Distinction award close next week. The current theme, Pride of Place, recognizes businesses that have made meaningful investments into their physical space through property improvements, reinvestment, beautification efforts, or activation of previously vacant storefronts.

Community members are encouraged to nominate businesses that are contributing to the appearance and experience of Citrus Heights commercial areas. Self-nominations are also welcome!

The Business of Distinction program is a quarterly recognition initiative that celebrates businesses contributing positively to the Citrus Heights community. For award criteria and nomination information, visit CitrusHeights.net/LoveLocal.

For restaurant businesses considering technology upgrades, retention, or operational improvements: Restaurants Care applications open on June 1, with submissions due by June 30. This funding opportunity is only available once per year.

Eligible funding may support expenses such as kitchen equipment, technology upgrades, employee training and retention efforts, and unforeseen hardship-related costs. Businesses are encouraged to review the application checklist and website early to better understand eligibility requirements and the application process. Visit the program website HERE.

Please note: This program is administered through the California Restaurants Care and is not funded or operated by the City of Citrus Heights.

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