15,000 NEW GOOD-PAYING JOBS BY 2030 — That’s the bold goal announced at the July 9 launch of REACH 2030, which also laid out the specific priorities and initiatives for getting there.

In the works for more than a year, REACH 2030 aims to foster job growth in high-wage industries, break down barriers to job growth, align education and workforce opportunities, transform Diablo Canyon and create a thriving commercial space hub at Vandenberg Air Force Base.

“The last year has been a sprint to develop the vision, plan and partnerships to make a lasting impact on our region,” REACH CEO Melissa James said. “Now the marathon of building a better future for all of us begins.”