The Center for a Competitive Workforce, which was launched as a partnership of the LA|OC Regional Consortium of 19 community colleges, LAEDC, Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce, Southern California…
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Propel L.A. – the Countywide Strategic Plan for Economic Development – launched last week with a bang! Starting with a surprise flash mob by RAISE Gospel-Pop group, the evening continued…
60 Minutes profiled a jobs-attraction program where government, economic development and community colleges all combine forces to attract businesses and jobs. What can California and Los Angeles learn from this case…
Los Angeles Region Colleges want local industry / businesses to provide input on workforce skills needs. While the event below has passed, industry matching with community colleges is still an…
This new video shows how manufacturers can work with a community college to give grads specific skills, and establish a direct path to employment. This type of collaboration helps local industry overcome skills gaps they see in the local workforce, and provides students with a high percentage of placement success and career pathways.
9/28/16 -LAEDC’s Future Forums provide a deep dive into emerging industries like virtual medicine, cyber security and digital entertainment. Come and hear about new innovations, workforce development, and industry demands of tomorrow.
The next e4 Mobility Alliance Symposium will feature three expert panels who will discuss how the rapid changes in vehicle technology effect the transportation-related workforce needs, training, and skills required to…
LAEDC’s Institute for Applied Economics has published the new 2016 People, Industry, and Jobs, an annual study on LA County’s workforce needs, occupational forecasts, and skills required by occupations, to provide…
LAEDC would like to highlight AECOM and Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) for economic development efforts to support small business development, workforce development and local hiring in Los Angeles…