Northern Rural Training & Employment Consortium

Northern California Workforce Development Board

Investing in the
people of
Northern California

NoRTEC serves 11 counties across rural Northern California — connecting job seekers and employers with training, employment programs, and the resources they need to thrive.

11 Counties Served
40+ Years of Service
WIOA Title I Funded
NorCal Regional Focus

Our Mission

To provide leadership and resources that develop a highly skilled, diverse workforce supporting economic vitality throughout our 11-county region of Northern California.

About NoRTEC
01

Workforce Training

Funding and supporting training programs that help adults and youth develop skills for in-demand careers across our region's key industry sectors.

Explore Resources →
02

Business Services

Connecting employers with qualified workers, on-the-job training subsidies, and labor market intelligence to support business growth in Northern California.

Find a Job Center →
03

Regional Planning

Convening partners, analyzing labor market data, and developing strategic plans that align workforce investment with the long-term economic needs of our region.

Our Region →

Eleven counties.
One workforce system.

From the Cascades to the Sacramento Valley, NoRTEC's service area spans some of California's most rural and geographically diverse communities. We coordinate workforce investment across Butte, Colusa, Glenn, Lassen, Modoc, Plumas, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Tehama, and Trinity counties.

ButteColusaGlennLassenModocPlumasShastaSierraSiskiyouTehamaTrinity
Explore Our Region
Map of NoRTEC's 11-county service area in Northern California

Looking for workforce resources?

NoRTEC connects job seekers and employers with training, funding, and regional support programs across Northern California.