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Doing What Matters for Jobs and the Economy

A proactive road map from the Chancellor's Office to better answer the call-to-action by our nation, state, and regions to bridge the skills gaps between what employers need and our workers have.

CITD Wins NASBITE International 2012 Award

The NASBITE Advancing International Trade Award recognizes the dedication and service of those that are contributing to the advancement of international trade.

EWD Blog

Innovative solutions and training programs based on real-time requirements

California Community Colleges Economic and Workforce Development Initiatives share how they are implementing skills panels within their industry focus, and are working with local employers to identify critical skills and incorporate them into new or existing programs.

The Green Economy

Renewable energy industry news, reports
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Environmental Scans

Studies of industries that have demonstrated labor market needs.

“The California Community Colleges Economic and Workforce Development Program has developed an outstanding training program for us with exceptional instructors. The participants have been thrilled with it, and the graduates are performing well. The product of these training classes will be the next generation Lockheed Martin employee.”

Steve Haydu
Manager of Labor Relations
Lockheed Martin
Palmdale, CA


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