Our Portfolio
Explore our diverse workforce development initiatives portfolio of projects driving career pathways, industry partnerships, and community impact across California.
CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION
Provides students with practical skills for today’s in-demand careers.
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The CTE Showcase project promotes exemplary CTE programs through an annual conference, mini documentaries, and statewide webinars.
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The LA RHTCF project builds a pipeline of skilled managers in Retail, Hospitality, Tourism, Culinary, and Fashion by providing comprehensive training, work-based learning, and academic certificates that advance careers in the LA region.
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This phase advances workforce development in Retail, Hospitality, Tourism, Culinary, and Fashion by expanding industry-aligned training, launching new certifications, and strengthening college-industry collaboration.
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ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Project that empowers people to create and grow businesses.
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The Entrepreneurship & Innovation Center at East Los Angeles College will provide a dedicated space and structured programs for students and community members to develop, launch, and grow businesses. The Center will combine physical infrastructure, targeted training, and access to resources to support entrepreneurship in the East Los Angeles region.
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This public-private initiative empowers entrepreneurs of color from underserved California communities through a ten-week program with Bay Area colleges that provides training, capital access, and pathways to successful small business ownership.
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The program recruits, trains, empowers, and provides access to capital for entrepreneurs who want to achieve the California Dream — owning, operating, and growing a successful small business.
CULINARY/NUTRITION
Culinary/Nutrition fosters skills in cooking, wellness, and healthy living.
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The Healthy School Food Career Pathways Program (HSFP) is a one-year initiative led by the Chef Ann Foundation, California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office, and Workforce Innovation Labs. Its goal is to develop replicable models and resources that can be used across California to benefit students, faculty, and future employers in the school food sector.
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COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Strengthens local economies by creating jobs, building partnerships, and expanding opportunities.
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The California Jobs First Initiative in Kern County, led by the Kern Community College District and Kern Coalition, drives regional economic growth by creating jobs, developing the workforce, and building a foundation for the Catalyst phase.
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HEALTHCARE
Prepares skilled professionals to meet community needs and improve patient outcomes.
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The LAVC CHW Apprenticeship equips aspiring healthcare professionals with industry-aligned training, employer partnerships, and hands-on experience to meet workforce demand and make a lasting community impact.
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CONSTRUCTION TRADES
The initiative empowers justice-impacted students through access, support, and opportunity.
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The initiative aims to strengthen construction trade pathways by analyzing labor market data, developing career personas, engaging industry through a regional summit, and informing curriculum design to expand equitable access to high-quality jobs.
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STRATEGIC PLANNING
The project expands construction trade pathways through data analysis, career profiles, and an industry summit
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The East Bay Education & Employment Pilot (EBEEP) addresses workforce gaps by uniting colleges, workforce boards, and employers to provide equitable, work-based learning opportunities that align education with career pathways.
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JUSTICE IMPACTED EDUCATION
Empowers justice-impacted students through access, support, and opportunity.
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The initiative aims to expand access to education for justice-impacted students by strengthening program infrastructure, supporting transitions with wraparound services, connecting education to workforce opportunities, and increasing awareness and engagement.