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Use this directory to search for federal, state, and local contacts that may provide funding, permitting, or planning support for your community & place-based needs and initiatives. Contacts can be filtered by location or community development topic.

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The link provided on each contact card links to contact information provided on the organization's website. Some organizations may have regional and topic specific support that are not explicitly listed on their contact page. Reach out to your GO-Biz regional economic recovery coordinator for further technical assistance and support connecting to federal, state, and local partners.

CONTACT CPBS

Regional 599
State 86
Federal 34
Tribal 10

University of California, Santa Cruz

Community Development Areas:
  • Higher Education
Contact Level: Regional
Resource Type:
  • Community Contacts

UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the intimacy of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university.

Economic Region:Central Coast

Contact
831-459-0111

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Ventura County Workforce Development Board

Community Development Areas:
  • Workforce Development
Contact Level: Regional
Resource Type:
  • Community Contacts

The Workforce Development Board of Ventura County serves the needs of business, workers, and job seekers in Ventura County. The WDBVC is a chief architect of the workforce system and plays a key role in building the talent pipeline for the future.

Economic Region:Central Coast

Contact
805-477-5306

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Santa Barbara County Workforce Development Board

Community Development Areas:
  • Workforce Development
Contact Level: Regional
Resource Type:
  • Community Contacts

The Santa Barbara County Workforce Development Board (SBCWDB) is a public/private partnership created by the Federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Legislation and is staffed by the County of Santa Barbara.

Economic Region:Central Coast

Contact
805-681-4453

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The Academy of Radio and Television Broadcasting

Community Development Areas:
  • Workforce Development
Contact Level: Regional
Resource Type:
  • Community Contacts

The Academy of Radio & Television Broadcasting mission is to provide those with a sincere desire for careers in Radio and Television/Video Production with the best opportunity for entry-level positions in the industry.

Economic Region:Orange County

Contact
714-842-0100

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Golden West College

Community Development Areas:
  • Higher Education
Contact Level: Regional
Resource Type:
  • Community Contacts

Golden West College is regarded as one of the most beautiful campuses in Southern California. The college is highly regarded for its academic quality and innovation. Golden West is an open-access institution. As such, all students are admissible.

Economic Region:Orange County

Contact
714-892-7711

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Career Academy of Beauty

Community Development Areas:
  • Workforce Development
Contact Level: Regional
Resource Type:
  • Community Contacts

Career Academy of Beauty has been a leading beauty school located in Orange County with over 50 years of educating students on the various skills to become beauty professionals.

Economic Region:Orange County

Contact
714-897-3010

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Touro University Worldwide

Community Development Areas:
  • Workforce Development
Contact Level: Regional
Resource Type:
  • Community Contacts

Touro University Worldwide is a nonprofit institution of higher learning established by philanthropic visionaries committed to developing a passionate, connected learning community that can help students achieve their academic goals.

Economic Region:Orange County

Contact
877-868-7690
norcalcoc@co.shasta.ca.us

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Trident University International

Community Development Areas:
  • Workforce Development
Contact Level: Regional
Resource Type:
  • Community Contacts

Trident’s mission is to provide for the varying educational needs of a career-oriented, culturally diverse and geographically dispersed student body to prepare students academically, personally, and professionally.

Economic Region:Orange County

Contact
800-579-3197

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