For almost two years, the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdown measures have been forcing businesses across Orange County to close and reopen their doors, leading to both temporary and permanent… Read More – Jobs for Recovery: OC Center of Excellence Report Outlines Training Opportunities for Displaced Workers

Of all the sectors impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, Retail, Hospitality, and Tourism (RHT) has been one of the hardest hit, resulting in massive jobs losses and business closures. Ongoing… Read More – Report Tracks COVID-19 Impact on Orange County’s Retail, Hospitality, and Tourism Sector

When Renée Gadberry entered the trades, she wasn’t your typical apprentice. In addition to already having a college degree, she also had her teaching credential. Unfortunately, the one thing she… Read More – ​​Building New Careers: Santiago Canyon College’s Apprenticeship Programs

For student veterans seeking counseling, camaraderie, or a respite from academic or social pressures, a Veterans Resource Center can be a campus refuge. All Orange County community colleges boast robust… Read More – Serving Those Who Served: Orange County Community Colleges Support Veterans

When the COVID-19 pandemic forced Cypress College to shift classes online, automotive technology instructor Michael Klyde knew he had to find a way to get his students  back into the… Read More – Cypress College Auto Tech Professor Michael Klyde Goes the Extra Mile for Students