What It Is
Fresno-based Regional Jobs Initiative was officially launched in January 2004 as an at-will public-private partnership aimed at establishing a "built to last" economy in the Fresno Region--one that could better withstand natural economic downturns and take advantage of seasons of economic expansion.
RJI is based on the idea that regional economies are made up of a series of related industries, or clusters, that benefit one another. Since inception, 12 industry clusters have been formed with significant backing from industry leaders, supporting public agencies, and other partners. The Office of Community and Economic Development at California State University, Fresno, and key staff loaned from participating organizations coordinated leadership for the RJI coalition.
Industry Clusters
Industry clusters target industries that naturally exist in the local economy and which focus on available resources to develop those things most needed to grow—customized training programs, physical infrastructure requirements, specialized research programs at local universities.
RJI is based on a core of 12 industry clusters:
Arts & Culture
Clean Energy
Construction
Food Processing & Ag
Health Care
Information Technology
Logistics and Distribution
Manufacturing
Public Sector
Software Development
Tourism
Water Technology
