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Community College soft skills program scales to meet growing employer demand

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By: Amber Nelson

December 8, 2016

Soft skills like communication can make a big difference to students looking to land jobs, even in technical fields

The One Million Worker Challenge: Where the Summit will go next after year of success

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By: Justin Ewers

December 6, 2016

Next steps in closing California’s skills gap and addressing need for more graduates

California students can see sizable pay increase after earning health care certifications

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By: Amber Nelson

December 3, 2016

New report shows finishing California Community Colleges health care programs can pay off for students significantly

“Made to Order” aerospace workforce built by collaboration of community, college and industry

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By: Amber Nelson

November 23, 2016

Southern California manufacturing giant working with local college and community to close regional skills gaps.

California Community Colleges aim to instill entrepreneurial mindset to next generation

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By: Amber Nelson

November 1, 2016

Programs intro students to entrepreneurial thinking to solve problems at school, work and in their lives

Soft skills gap in healthcare industry prompts new training toolkit

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By: Linda Zorn

October 28, 2016

New workforce initiative provides employers with tools to boost the soft skills vital to the medical field.

Entertainment “boot camp” at California college lights up pathway into industry

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By: Nadine Ono

October 14, 2016

With a huge entertainment sector nearby, a L.A. college teaches skills needed in job market via a free program

Manufacturers open doors for MFG Day to change perception of jobs

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By: John Guenther

October 6, 2016

Faced with skills gap and less-positive public perception, campaign seeks to showcase modern manufacturing as desirable career

Central Valley alliance looks to boost region’s manufacturing ecosystem

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By: Ed Coghlan

July 28, 2016

Companies and local partners team up to build up San Joaquin Valley’s manufacturing workforce.

Workforce

Community College soft skills program scales to meet growing employer demand

The One Million Worker Challenge: Where the Summit will go next after year of success

California students can see sizable pay increase after earning health care certifications

“Made to Order” aerospace workforce built by collaboration of community, college and industry

California Community Colleges aim to instill entrepreneurial mindset to next generation

Soft skills gap in healthcare industry prompts new training toolkit

Entertainment “boot camp” at California college lights up pathway into industry

Manufacturers open doors for MFG Day to change perception of jobs

Central Valley alliance looks to boost region’s manufacturing ecosystem

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