Workforce and Economic Development
Our goal is to play a part in strengthening California’s workforce ecosystem.
We engage with industry, and economic and workforce development intermediaries to reimagine workforce preparation, and establish Calbright’s core economic mobility initiatives to build systems where students can successfully transition into meaningful employment.
Workforce and Education Ecosystem
We co-develop programs and pathways with our ecosystem partners to facilitate Calbright students’ transition into quality jobs and meaningful careers.
How we work
Calbright's Workforce and Economic Development department works to connect adult learners to meaningful careers. Learn more about each unit's work below.
Economic and Business Development
We build and participate in sustainable and sustaining education-to-employment systems that promote equitable prosperity regionally and statewide.
Partnership
Development
We build relationships with key stakeholders—employers, educational institutions, and workforce boards—to bridge educational offerings with workforce needs.
Our Partners
A crucial aspect of Calbright’s program development model is industry expertise, which identifies new opportunities for upskilling and gaps in current recruiting efforts. We are proud to partner with the following organizations:
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