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 their mission, the California Community Colleges cultivate long-term partnerships with employers and industry organizations, which helps them gain a […]
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 field that helps ensure the security of our nation. When […]
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 maintenance performed by utility line clearance arborists is crucial for managing electrical safety and preventing wildfires. Climate change, droughts, and […]
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) quickly responded with the ETP COVID-19 Response Plan in […]
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 the core of the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office (CCCCO) work, as expressed in its Vision for Success and the Strengthening Our Vision document. In this blog article, we highlight how […]
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 the core of the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office (CCCCO) work, as expressed in its Vision for Success and the Strengthening Our […]
Members of the County of San Mateo’s first CalWORKs work-study cohortdisplay 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 and delivery vary from one California community college to the next, […]
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 and advanced) and One Note. […]
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 identify, report and control hazards and risks. Contract […]
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 monthly roundtable. Ralph Garcia, the […]
