{"id":230168,"date":"2026-03-21T14:23:47","date_gmt":"2026-03-21T14:23:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/230168\/"},"modified":"2026-03-21T14:23:47","modified_gmt":"2026-03-21T14:23:47","slug":"economic-workforce-development-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/230168\/","title":{"rendered":"Economic &#038; Workforce Development Events"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/140520_8320_lake_merritt_bridge_super-hd_panorama-x3-pic-for-explore-budget.jpg\" width=\"100%\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The Economic &amp; Workforce Development Department works to bring about a vibrant, innovative, globally competitive economy in Oakland. Our mission is to increase investment in Oakland in a way that contributes to the growth of the City&#8217;s economy, fosters fiscal sustainability, expands job opportunities for all residents, and enhances the City&#8217;s sense of place and quality of life.<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<p>\n40 Result(s) Found\n<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oaklandca.gov\/Event-Calendar\/District-5\/Weekend-Beautification\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\tDistrict 5 Weekend Beautification\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t21&#13;<br \/>\nMar&#13;<br \/>\n2026<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\tJoin us for every Saturday and Sunday for a neighborhood clean up! Gloves and tools are provided.<\/p>\n<p class=\"list-item-address\">Guadalajara,\u00a01001 Fruitvale Avenue,\u00a0Oakland, CA\u00a094601<\/p>\n<p class=\"published-on small-text\">50 more dates<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagged-as-list\">&#13;<br \/>\n\tTagged as:\u00a0,\u00a0Volunteer<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oaklandca.gov\/Event-Calendar\/Community-Cleanup-in-the-Dimond-District-Every-Saturday\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\tCommunity Cleanup in the Dimond District Every Saturday\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"oc-thumbnail-image\">&#13;<br \/>\n       &#13;<br \/>\n  &#13;<br \/>\n  &#13;<br \/>\n  &#13;<br \/>\n  <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"thumbnail-image right\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/dimond-volunteers.png\" alt=\"\"\/>&#13;<br \/>\n &#13;\n      <\/p>\n<p class=\"clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t21&#13;<br \/>\nMar&#13;<br \/>\n2026<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\tThis event repeats weekly. Equipment will be provided.<\/p>\n<p class=\"list-item-address\">Dimond District,\u00a02055 MacArthur Blvd,\u00a0Oakland, CA\u00a094602<\/p>\n<p class=\"published-on small-text\">49 more dates<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagged-as-list\">&#13;<br \/>\n\tTagged as:\u00a0,\u00a0Volunteer<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oaklandca.gov\/Event-Calendar\/Public-Works\/Bond-St-Community-Clean-Up\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\tBond St Community Clean-Up\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"oc-thumbnail-image\">&#13;<br \/>\n       &#13;<br \/>\n  &#13;<br \/>\n  &#13;<br \/>\n  &#13;<br \/>\n  <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"thumbnail-image right\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/bond-st-community-cleanup.png\" alt=\"\"\/>&#13;<br \/>\n &#13;\n      <\/p>\n<p class=\"clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t21&#13;<br \/>\nMar&#13;<br \/>\n2026<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\tGloves and materials will be provided. Join us for a Community Clean-Up event as we unite to positively impact our streets! Bring a neighbor!<\/p>\n<p class=\"list-item-address\">Corner of 45th Ave and Bond St,\u00a0Oakland, CA\u00a094601<\/p>\n<p class=\"published-on small-text\">11 more dates<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagged-as-list\">&#13;<br \/>\n\tTagged as:\u00a0,\u00a0Community events &amp; fundraisers,\u00a0Volunteer<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oaklandca.gov\/Event-Calendar\/Public-Works\/Friends-of-Dimond-Park\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\tFriends of Dimond Park\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t21&#13;<br \/>\nMar&#13;<br \/>\n2026<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\tJoin us on the third Saturday of every month for litter pick-up, weeding, planting, watering, light repair, and other duties! Tools and gloves provided.<\/p>\n<p class=\"list-item-address\">Dimond Park Historical Scout Hut,\u00a0Dimond Park Historical Scout Hut,\u00a0Oakland, CA\u00a094602<\/p>\n<p class=\"published-on small-text\">11 more dates<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagged-as-list\">&#13;<br \/>\n\tTagged as:\u00a0,\u00a0Volunteer<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oaklandca.gov\/Event-Calendar\/Public-Works\/Friends-of-Montclair-RR-Trail\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\tFriends of Montclair RR Trail\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"oc-thumbnail-image\">&#13;<br \/>\n       &#13;<br \/>\n  &#13;<br \/>\n  &#13;<br \/>\n  &#13;<br \/>\n  <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"thumbnail-image right\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/montclair-rr-trail-photo.png\" alt=\"\"\/>&#13;<br \/>\n &#13;\n      <\/p>\n<p class=\"clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t21&#13;<br \/>\nMar&#13;<br \/>\n2026<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\tAnyone \u2014 whatever your talents, skills, knowledge or energy level, we need your help! Families and groups also welcome. Just let us know how many are in your party so we can plan ahead. If you haven\u2019t volunteered with us before, please review and sign the volunteer waiver form.<\/p>\n<p class=\"list-item-address\">5921 Shepherd Canyon Rd,\u00a0Oakland, CA\u00a094611<\/p>\n<p class=\"published-on small-text\">11 more dates<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagged-as-list\">&#13;<br \/>\n\tTagged as:\u00a0,\u00a0Volunteer<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oaklandca.gov\/Event-Calendar\/Public-Works\/Friends-of-Joaquin-Miller-Park\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\tFriends of Joaquin Miller Park\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"oc-thumbnail-image\">&#13;<br \/>\n       &#13;<br \/>\n  &#13;<br \/>\n  &#13;<br \/>\n  &#13;<br \/>\n  <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"thumbnail-image right\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/joaquin-miller-park.png\" alt=\"\"\/>&#13;<br \/>\n &#13;\n      <\/p>\n<p class=\"clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t21&#13;<br \/>\nMar&#13;<br \/>\n2026<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\tVolunteers are always needed! Come work with us on projects to make the park more visitor-friendly and help improve trail safety. Every Thursday, we garden. While every Saturday, we work on other projects throughout the park.<\/p>\n<p class=\"list-item-address\">Woodminster Cascade, Joaquin Miller Park,\u00a03300 Joaquin Miller Rd,\u00a0Oakland, CA\u00a094602<\/p>\n<p class=\"published-on small-text\">50 more dates<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagged-as-list\">&#13;<br \/>\n\tTagged as:\u00a0,\u00a0Volunteer<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oaklandca.gov\/Event-Calendar\/Public-Works\/Friends-of-Sausal-Creek-Fern-Ravine-on-Third-Saturdays\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\tFriends of Sausal Creek: Fern Ravine on Third Saturdays\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"oc-thumbnail-image\">&#13;<br \/>\n       &#13;<br \/>\n  &#13;<br \/>\n  &#13;<br \/>\n  &#13;<br \/>\n  <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"thumbnail-image right\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/friends-of-sausal-creek-logo.png\" alt=\"\"\/>&#13;<br \/>\n &#13;\n      <\/p>\n<p class=\"clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t21&#13;<br \/>\nMar&#13;<br \/>\n2026<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\tJoin us for a habitat restoration workday of weeding and mulching in Fern Ravine! Please bring water, sun protection, layers, pants, and sturdy shoes. All tools and instructions will be provided.<\/p>\n<p class=\"list-item-address\">Horseshoe Loop Picnic Area,\u00a0Horseshoe Loop Picnic Area,\u00a0Oakland, CA\u00a094611<\/p>\n<p class=\"published-on small-text\">11 more dates<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagged-as-list\">&#13;<br \/>\n\tTagged as:\u00a0,\u00a0Volunteer<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oaklandca.gov\/Event-Calendar\/Public-Works\/Garber-Park-Stewards-Habitat-Restoration-on-Third-Saturdays\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\tGarber Park Stewards Habitat Restoration on Third Saturdays\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"oc-thumbnail-image\">&#13;<br \/>\n       &#13;<br \/>\n  &#13;<br \/>\n  &#13;<br \/>\n  &#13;<br \/>\n  <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"thumbnail-image right\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/garber-park-stewards.png\" alt=\"\"\/>&#13;<br \/>\n &#13;\n      <\/p>\n<p class=\"clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t21&#13;<br \/>\nMar&#13;<br \/>\n2026<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\tGarber Park is home to significant stands of big-leaf maple, California buckeyes and regenerating coast live oak woodland and forest. The Garber Park Stewards vision is to safeguard the native wildland resources of Garber Park while reducing the risk of wildfire and improving the trail system!<\/p>\n<p class=\"list-item-address\">Garber Park,\u00a0Berkeley, CA\u00a094705<\/p>\n<p class=\"published-on small-text\">11 more dates<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagged-as-list\">&#13;<br \/>\n\tTagged as:\u00a0,\u00a0Community events &amp; fundraisers,\u00a0Volunteer<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oaklandca.gov\/Event-Calendar\/Public-Works\/Lake-Merritt-Institute-Community-Cleanup-Day\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\tLake Merritt Institute Community Cleanup Day\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"oc-thumbnail-image\">&#13;<br \/>\n       &#13;<br \/>\n  &#13;<br \/>\n  &#13;<br \/>\n  &#13;<br \/>\n  <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"thumbnail-image right\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/lake-merritt-institute-photo.png\" alt=\"\"\/>&#13;<br \/>\n &#13;\n      <\/p>\n<p class=\"clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t21&#13;<br \/>\nMar&#13;<br \/>\n2026<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\tWe host public volunteer cleanup every Tuesday &amp; Saturday at 10am!<\/p>\n<p class=\"list-item-address\">568 Bellevue Ave,\u00a0Oakland, CA\u00a094610<\/p>\n<p class=\"published-on small-text\">50 more dates<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagged-as-list\">&#13;<br \/>\n\tTagged as:\u00a0,\u00a0Community events &amp; fundraisers,\u00a0Volunteer<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oaklandca.gov\/Event-Calendar\/Public-Works\/Friends-of-Sausal-Creek-Bridgeview-Trailhead-Workday\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\tFriends of Sausal Creek: Bridgeview Trailhead Workday\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"oc-thumbnail-image\">&#13;<br \/>\n       &#13;<br \/>\n  &#13;<br \/>\n  &#13;<br \/>\n  &#13;<br \/>\n  <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"thumbnail-image right\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/friends-of-sausal-creek-logo.png\" alt=\"\"\/>&#13;<br \/>\n &#13;\n      <\/p>\n<p class=\"clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t22&#13;<br \/>\nMar&#13;<br \/>\n2026<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\tVolunteers will be clearing trails, repairing storm damage, and removing invasive species!<\/p>\n<p class=\"list-item-address\">Bridgeview Trailhead,\u00a0Bridgeview Trailhead,\u00a0Oakland, CA\u00a094602<\/p>\n<p class=\"published-on small-text\">49 more dates<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagged-as-list\">&#13;<br \/>\n\tTagged as:\u00a0,\u00a0Volunteer<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\tBy Phrase or Keyword<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\tBy Date<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\tMM\/DD\/YYYY<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\tTo<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\tMM\/DD\/YYYY<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\tBy Neighborhood<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t&#13;<br \/>\n\tAlameda, CA&#13;<br \/>\n\tAlbany, CA&#13;<br \/>\n\tBerkeley, CA&#13;<br \/>\n\tEl Cerrito, CA&#13;<br \/>\n\tOakland, CA&#13;<br \/>\n\tPiedmont, CA&#13;<br \/>\n\tRichmond, CA&#13;<br \/>\n\tSan Francisco, CA&#13;<br \/>\n\tSan Jose, CA&#13;<br \/>\n\tSan Leandro, CA&#13;<br \/>\n\tSan Lorenzo, CA&#13;<br \/>\n\tSan Pablo, CA&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\tBy Category<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t&#13;<br \/>\n\tCommunity events &amp; 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