California Community Colleges Respond to the Workforce Training Needs of Businesses SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 A primary mission of the California Community Colleges is “to advance California’s economic growth and global competitiveness through education, training, and services that contribute to continuous workforce improvement.” To realize the economic and workforce development aspect of... read more →
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August 2, 2022 admin Leave a comment A student in the Low Observable Technician pathway at College of the Canyons learns how to use the virtual reality sprayer from a Northrop Grumman instructor. The Low Observable Technician pathway at College of the Canyons (COC) offers participants a fast-track workforce program in a high-demand... read more →
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Statewide California Community Colleges Respond to Workforce Needs for Wildfire Prevention April 29, 2022 admin Leave a comment Trainees from the Utility Line Clearance Arborist program at San Bernardino Community College District As wildfires in California increase, so does the need for arborists who clear vegetation around utility lines. This type of... read more →
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March 30, 2022 It’s hard to believe it’s been two years since COVID-19 upended the world and ushered in an era of shutdowns, social distancing, and mask mandates. Suddenly there were pandemic safety protocols that needed to be followed and workers who needed training in them. The Employment Training Panel (ETP)... read more →
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College of the Canyon’s Uniquely Abled Academy Unleashes Untapped Potential in People with High-Functioning Autism to Excel in CNC Machinist Roles April 30, 2021 admin Leave a comment Contract Education (CE) programs play a role in creating equitable access for California’s underrepresented groups, particularly populations of color and other disproportionately impacted groups. Equity... read more →
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Contract Education Provides Pathway to Hospitality Career for English Learners April 16, 2021 admin Leave a comment Server holding a tray of appetizers at a banquet Contract Education (CE) programs play a role in creating equitable access for California’s underrepresented groups, particularly populations of color and other disproportionately impacted groups. Equity is at... read more →
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March 2, 2021 admin Leave a comment Members of the County of San Mateo’s first CalWORKs work-study cohort display their certificates of completion. Contract Education Serving Underrepresented Groups, Special Populations Contract Education (CE), which provides employee training on behalf of an employer or organization, comes in different shapes and sizes. Program design... read more →
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The Training Resource Center at College of the Sequoias provides business skills training for local employers, among the college’s numerous Contract Education offerings. For several years now, the center has provided workplace training for employees at Kings County’s Human Services Agency, providing instruction in business writing, communication skills, Excel (intermediate... read more →
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December 17, 2020 admin Affordable Employee Training to Ensure Workplace Safety Workplace safety training is an important part of creating a safe work environment. Dedicated training gives workers and supervisors the knowledge and skills needed to avoid hazards and risks in the workplace, as well as the information they need to... read more →
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Nestled within the Visalia Industrial Park sits a medical and laboratory supply distribution center – VWR. They supply medical supplies to west coast schools, laboratories, universities, hospitals and food manufacturers. VWR began a partnership with the College of the Sequoias Training Resource Center through the Visalia Economic Development Corporation’s... read more →