The Economic Development Division
Our Mission Statement
create and deliver services that promote the growth and prosperity of
business and to develop the current and future workforce in the
region by partnering with organizations and delivering
just-in-time business solutions.
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Business Units
Employee Training Institute
ETI provides on site, customized training in most technical skills and business topics such as Print Reading, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Project Management, Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T), Supervisory skills, Management and Leadership, and many others.
Fast Track Institute
The fastest way to prepare for “in-demand” jobs!
The Institute provides fast-paced, intensive, job preparation programs for job seekers, mid-career professionals, recent high-school graduates and other community members looking for an opportunity to quickly jumpstart their career.
Strong Workforce Apprenticeship Group
A collaboration between College of the Canyons and Goodwill Southern California to drive the expansion of apprenticeship in the State of California, focusing on industry sectors identified by Strong Workforce. Students from challenging backgrounds receive 10 weeks of training in professional skills, safety, and financial literacy.
Small Business Development Center
Providing Entrepreneurs & Small Business Owners with the Tools of Success. The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) hosted by College of the Canyons (COC) helps prospective and existing small business owners start new businesses, tackle current business challenges, and develop the tools and methodologies necessary to successfully manage and grow their businesses.
Information & Communication Technologies/Digital Media
ICT/DM is an umbrella term, widely used outside the U.S. and in the United Nations, to encompass all rapidly emerging, evolving and converging computer, software, networking, telecommunications, Internet, programming, information systems and digital media technologies.
Health Workforce Initiative
Healthcare businesses can access the Health Workforce Initiative (HWI) that is dedicated to serving California’s healthcare companies with innovative solutions that are unique and customized to your business. We identify the workforce needs of California’s health care delivery systems and develop solutions through a comprehensive problem-solving process that includes assessment and analysis, planning and development, and implementation and evaluation.
GIG Economy
Healthcare businesses can access the Health Workforce Initiative (HWI) that is dedicated to serving California’s healthcare companies with innovative solutions that are unique and customized to your business. We identify the workforce needs of California’s health care delivery systems and develop solutions through a comprehensive problem-solving process that includes assessment and analysis, planning and development, and implementation and evaluation.
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