Orange County’s community colleges and one continuing education center have long formed the foundation of career education and professional training in the region by providing professional advancement opportunities for students and making sure local employers have the skilled workforce they need to continue and grow.
The regional Strong Workforce Program has been working hard to expand the impact of career education in Orange county by supporting the development of collaborative industry partnerships, expanding academic program and training options, and building awareness about the practical and professional opportunities career education provides.
View and read the full edition of “Building Orange County Community College Career Education… Together” to see the impact of career education marketing in the region.
When pianist Anna Audenis decided to study music to become a professional concert performer and a teacher, Irvine Valley College (IVC) was an ideal choice. While other students might be… Read More – Irvine Valley College’s New Arts Village Creates Community and Career Opportunities
Eight years ago, Isaac Samba was forced to leave his home country of Uganda and request protection from the United Nations in Nairobi, Kenya. He spent six years as an… Read More – Ugandan Refugee Finds a Home at Cypress College
In 2022, Saddleback College created a bus driver workforce training program specifically designed for Orange County Transit Authority (OCTA) to respond to the critical demand for more bus drivers. The… Read More – OCTA, Saddleback College, and Santa Ana College Partnership Puts Students in the Driver’s Seat