2025-2026 Regional Strong Workforce Projects

LA-24: RHc - Career Pathways Partnership continued- $185,650

project coordinator: Sasha Leonardo

  • Increase K-14 Career Pathways
  • Noncredit to Credit Career Pathways 
  • International Recruitment: Underperforming Students
  • Strategies for Project Implementation 
  • Improve Career Readiness and Job Placement 

la-24: elac - la regional Job Placement and Employment Success continued- $210,000

project coordinator: Nelly Alvarado

  • Regional Convening 
  • Project Alignment 
  • Workforce Development System Alignment 

la-24: mtsac - Non-Credit Career Pathways continued- $100,000

project coordinator: Graciela Vasquez

  • Develop Noncredit Curriculum and Programs 
  • Develop and implement noncredit work experience 
  • Plan/Implement regional PD events: Faculty/Admin
  • Identify high-impact practices that promote equity 

la-24: pcc - Regionally expanding and enhancing work based learning offerings, equity, and data continued- $75,000

project coordinator: Nelly Alvarado

  • Professional Development Expanding WBL Awareness 
  • Rehiring of WBL Coordinator 
  • Develop/Diversify Equitable WBL Opportunities