SB850 — Described as the bill that created bachelor's degree programs at community colleges, starting with 15 colleges.
Marty Block — Identified as the state senator who created Senate Bill 850.
Dr. Neri — Dr. Neri is referenced as the person who will explain the college's success, particularly how well students are doing and how the institution is performing in awarding bachelor's degrees.
Dr. Neri — Dr. Neri is referenced as having previously highlighted the wellness program and its related partnerships. The discussion continues by noting conversations with the United States Forest Service, reinforcing the broader theme of collaboration and workforce support connected to the program.
Dr. Neri — Was said to have covered the issue very well.
Dr. Neri — Was thanked before the speaker continued on firefighter career pathways.
Dr. Jeff Lance — Referenced as someone who will explain the college's success with bachelor's degrees.
AB927 — Proposed as a bill whose 'duplication' language should be eliminated to expand bachelor's degree opportunities.
Chancellor Marvin Martinez — Thanked for the warm welcome and for highlighting workforce development efforts.
Chancellor Marvin Martinez — Recognized as one of the speaker's mentors and a giant in higher education.
Dr. Tina — Identified as vice president of the board and district director for Assembly Member Abelino Valencia.
Avelino Valencia — Referenced as the Assembly Member whom Dr. Tina serves as district director for.
Vice President Biden — Referenced as having visited a dental hygiene program.
Anthony Cordova — Anthony Cordova is introduced as the Vice Chancellor of Workforce and Economic Development at the California Community College Chancellor's Office, identified as the first panelist to speak, and then begins his testimony by introducing himself and his role.
Jose Palayo — Introduced as Director of Workforce Development at the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation.
Andrew Gonzalez — Introduced as Council Representative of the Los Angeles Orange County Building and Construction Trades Council.
Andrew Gonzalez — Andrew Gonzalez is introduced as the next witness and then identifies himself as a representative of the Los Angeles and Orange County Building and Trades Construction Trades Council, which represents 48 local unions, 14 crafts and trades, and about 160,000 union construction workers.
Eric Morrison Smith — Introduced as Executive Director of the Alliance for Boys and Men of Color.
Eric Morrison Smith — Eric Morrison Smith is welcomed as executive director of the Alliance for Boys and Men of Color, thanks the committee for the opportunity to speak, explains that he may rely on notes and possibly leave early because he and his wife recently had a newborn baby, and then identifies his organization and role as he begins setting up his testimony.
Eric Morrison Smith — Eric Morrison Smith outlined recommendations from the youth apprenticeship report, emphasizing the need for bridge programs, intermediary infrastructure, and better coordination and resources to scale existing pieces in California. He identified employer barriers such as liability, fingerprinting requirements, and training costs, and urged aligning state funds across CTE, workforce training, and apprenticeship systems. He also highlighted priorities from the report, including building out CAV/CAB tracking infrastructure, starting apprenticeship preparation in high school, lowering the age for youth apprenticeships, and expanding support for community-based organizations that reach opportunity youth. He closed by stressing the importance of PR and marketing to shift culture around apprenticeships, especially as automation and AI make these pathways more urgent.
Josep Bilayo — Josep Bilayo, director of Workforce Development at the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation, introduced himself and explained that he oversees the workforce development department. He framed workforce development as an important function and indicated he would discuss high-growth industries, career pathways, and the department’s employer-led, data-driven talent pipeline approach.
Mr. Pallio — The speaker thanks Mr. Pallio for his leadership and efforts on workforce development.
Mark González — The committee thanks Mr. Gonzalez for his presentation, leadership, and efforts related to the space.
SB191 — Identified as the bill through which the California Opportunity Youth Apprenticeship Grant Program was established.
SB191 — SB 191 is discussed as the legislation behind the California Opportunity Youth Apprenticeship Grant Program and as a source of resources for community-based organizations supporting opportunity youth.
Andrew — Referenced as having previously mentioned the importance of wraparound supports.
AB805 — AB 805 is discussed as the bill the speaker is working on with an assembly member to create a bridge program that would better connect community college CTE programs with registered apprenticeship programs, improving cohesion between the two pathways.
SB805 — Referenced as part of the youth apprenticeship and bridge program discussion.
Vice Chancellor Kredova — Was thanked on behalf of the California Community Colleges for leadership in workforce development and Strong Workforce Funds programs.
Vice Chancellor — Responded to a question about whether planning for apprenticeships and workforce training should be statewide, regional, or local, and said the answer is both.
Vice Chancellor for Workforce — Explained that the speaker is focused on increasing visibility and connecting workforce-related systems.
Mr. Polio — Introduced as a panelist representing the L.A. Economic Development Corporation / LAEDC.
Mr. Palau — Mr. Palau emphasized that the key barrier to implementing recommendations is the need for flexible funding, which would allow stronger partnerships and quicker adaptation to changing workforce needs. He added that priorities also include wraparound services, reducing administrative burden, understanding the employer’s perspective, and keeping the needs of the community at the forefront.
Dr. Jeffrey Lamb — Introduced as vice president of academic affairs at Santa Ana College and part of the panel.
Dr. Jeffrey Lamb — Identified as vice president of academic affairs.
Dr. Jose Gomez — Introduced as president of Pasadena City College and part of the panel.
Vince Fong — Welcomed by the speaker as the Assembly Member attending the hearing.
Vince Fong — Acknowledged by the speaker as part of the audience and presentation context.
Vince Fong — Vince Fong is praised as a major champion for higher education in California and thanked for bringing the group together and convening the ongoing discussion, with speakers expressing appreciation for working together on important issues.
Vince Fong — Vince Fong is addressed respectfully as chairman and thanked for the invitation, with the speaker also crediting him for his leadership in relation to the 2022 sponsorship of AB 2425.
Vince Fong — Thanked as Chairman Fong for the opportunity to speak.
AB1927 — Referenced as a bill that says there should be no duplication with the California State University system; speaker argues for removing duplication in community college bachelor's offerings.
Bill Reardon — Bill Reardon, the associate dean over the fire academies, is introduced and invited to join the presentation table, with the expectation that he will provide additional details about the fire program.
Dr. Annie Pitchford — Identified as leading the wellness program and working to expand participation with other agencies.
Dr. Lamb — Referenced as having been mentioned earlier that morning in connection with facility scheduling.
Dr. Lamb — Referenced as having made a point supporting the discussion.
President Gomez — Introduced as the next presenter from Pasadena City College.
President Monteperez — Recognized as one of the speaker's mentors and a giant in higher education.
Vice Chancellor Gordola — Thanked for work supporting Pasadena City College, especially after the fires in Pasadena.
Linda Vasquez — Described as a tremendous advocate for the community colleges.