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June 2009
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Information,
Intelligence and Informed Decisions
Center of Excellence Bulletin -
Orange County Region
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Quick Links
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Greetings!
It
is officially summer! Hopefully
this means you will take an exciting summer trip or
trips. Wherever you find yourself, may you be safe and have a
great time. Drinks lots of water and don't forget the sun screen.
"Green",
and not "Grease", is the word. Thus, this newsletter - like
the last issue - is green heavy. First, you will find information on
the Green Economy Webinar hosted by the Centers of Excellence this
coming Monday, June 29th. In addition, this issue contains two
excellent articles titled "Small Steps for Women in a Green
Economy" and "Preparing the Workforce for a 'Green Jobs'
Economy." We have also added a video titled "Green Jobs:
Hope or Hype?" and a new resource tool from the
Environmental Defense Fund.
COMING SOON
are the following two environmental scans concerning the Orange County
region: Health Information Technology (HIT) and Information and
Communications Technology (ICT). Keep a look out for an email
containing these reports. To access other environmental scans or
reports, please visit us at www.coeccc.net.
Given your role in
Orange County, you have been automatically added to our distribution
list. You may unsubscribe or forward this newsletter using the
links at the bottom of this e-mail. Please enjoy this publication
and send us any suggestions for feedback.
Happy summer!
Osiel "Ozzie" Madrigal, Ed.D.
Interim Director, Orange County Center of Excellence
Hosted at Rancho Santiago Community College District
2323 North Broadway, Ste. 328
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Webinar
Understanding the Green Economy
In recent months, there is perhaps no subject creating more
interest than "going green." Each week brings
new entries to the flurry of reports addressing the green
economy's potential impact on the state. And it is clear that California's
community colleges will play a critical role in training a new,
green-collar workforce. But just what is a green economy? And
where are these green employers and green jobs
exactly?
The Centers of Excellence research into emerging industries and
occupations revealed a need to answer these questions from a community
college perspective. Click here to register
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Economic
Reports
Small Steps for Women in a Green Economy
The Department of Labor addressed for the first time the
difficulty women face in becoming part of a greener U.S. economy. While
President Obama's economic stimulus package allocated $4.2 billion for
green job creation some worry that women will not have equal access to
positions in traditionally male-dominated construction and
manufacturing industries. Click here for full report
Preparing the
Workforce for a "Green Jobs" Economy
A research brief
from the John J. Heldrich, Center for Workforce Development, regarding
how state officials and workforce education stakeholders can prepare to
assist workers in the coming green economy. Click
here for full report
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Video
Green Jobs: Hope or Hype?
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Research
Tool
Environmental
Defense Fund's Newest Tool
California's green
economy is growing fast and has reached nearly every city in the
state. Today's businesses, workers and policy makers can play a large
role in keeping the momentum alive. This interactive map will
help anyone currently looking to understand the expanse of
the green economy and learn more about opportunities that exist in
their own back yard.
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About
the Center
The Orange County
Center of Excellence is one of ten statewide initiatives funded by the
California Community Colleges Chancellor's office to assist community
colleges in responding to emerging workforce needs. Through the
collection of secondary research, GIS analysis, and industry validation
interviews, the COE compiles industry profiles with occupational
trends, training and skill requirements, and recommendations on how
regional community colleges can respond. These scan reports are
disseminated via this monthly bulletin as well as posted at the California Community College
Economic and Workforce Development website.
Specific reports for Orange County can be found here.
The Center of
Excellence serves are "Your Link to Industry Workforce
Needs." Our services include:
- Environmental scans
- GIS analysis
- Employee databases
- Demographic and strategic
planning reports
You can use our reports for occupational program planning,
customized workforce training, aligning curriculum with industry needs,
writing grant proposals and to develop advisory boards.
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