State of California Provides Almost $2 Million Grant to Monterey County Workforce Development Board Green CADRE Program

July 11, 2025 – Salinas, CA – The Monterey County Workforce Development Board (MCWDB) has received a 2nd round of funding from the California Volunteers, Office of the Governor, for the Youth Service Corps employment program. “The Youth Service Corps funding, of almost $2 million dollars, will help MCWDB address local challenges surrounding climate change and food insecurity while providing our local young adults with the opportunity to make an impact in Monterey County through the Green CADRE program,” said Monterey County Workforce Development Board, Executive Director, Christopher Donnelly.

The Green CADRE program will provide up to ninety young adults, between the ages of 18-30 over an 18-month period, with paid job training, work experience and community service projects in Monterey County. The MCWDB Green Cadre program works closely with the California State parks, the City of Monterey and the Food Bank for Monterey County.

Green CADRE projects include:

Park and trail maintenance

Wildfire mitigation and protection

Food banks/ community gardens

The MCWDB Green CADRE program will start August 11, 2025. In the first three weeks of the program, participants will focus on team building, communication skills, and obtaining certifications such as OSHA 10, Safety, and Food Handlers. Job training will start in week four with a focus on addressing key areas of climate and food insecurity.

The Green CADRE program is designed for out of school young adults between the ages of 18-30 and they will earn $19.00 hourly. Young adults interested in being considered for the program must apply at https://montereycountyworks.com.Cal4AllGreenCadre Questions may be emailed to MCWDB-greencadre@countyofmonterey.gov The Green CADRE online application deadline is July 25.

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King City Man Arrested on January 6 for Rape, Unlawful Sexual Intercourse with a Minor and Kidnapping

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