WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
The Workforce Development Committee of the Orange County Business Council is a coalition of business leaders, education and training professionals and community partners working to create a high quality workforce with particular emphasis on developing math and science skills needed by Orange County Employers. The Committee impliments its mission by:
- informing Orange County on education issues
- collaborating and advocating on behalf of our partnerships
- identifying the skills needed for a highly trained workforce
- strengthening business and education partnerships in order to promote economic success
The committee serves OCBC members and investors, community neighborhoods and region, and strives to empower parents and students to prepare for the jobs of tomorrow.
Clik here to learn more about OCBC Workforce Development initiative.
COMMITTEE CHAIR - RICHARD PORRAS
 Richard is the Past Chair of the board of directors of the Greater Santa Ana Business Alliance, he is the Past Chairman and current board member of the Orange County Taxpayers Association; He is the currently the President of the Boys/Girls Club of Santa Ana, and a board member of the Orange Coast and Vanguard University Foundations. Richard is the current Chairman of High School Inc working with the Santa Ana School Board and Greater Santa Ana Business Alliance. Porras also sits the Girl Scouts of Orange County board as well as the Drug Use Is Life Abuse board for the Orange County Sheriff Advisory board and most recently, chairs OCBC's Latino Educational Attaintment initiative. Richard is the Past Chair of the board of directors of the Greater Santa Ana Business Alliance, he is the Past Chairman and current board member of the Orange County Taxpayers Association; He is the currently the President of the Boys/Girls Club of Santa Ana, and a board member of the Orange Coast and Vanguard University Foundations. Richard is the current Chairman of High School Inc working with the Santa Ana School Board and Greater Santa Ana Business Alliance. Porras also sits the Girl Scouts of Orange County board as well as the Drug Use Is Life Abuse board for the Orange County Sheriff Advisory board and most recently, chaired OCBC's Latino Educational Attaintment initiative. [Click here for Richard's full bio]
KEY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT FACTORS
OCBC's Workforce Development Committee works on several important issues pertaining to the community. They are:
- Language Acquisition
- Dropout Prevention
- Achievement Gap
- College Preparation
- S.T.E.M. Focus
Click here to watch the State of Education in Orange County 2010 featuring OCBC's Lucy Dunn.
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT LEGISLATION
SBX5_1 or “Race to the Top” – OCBC was pleased to support President Barack Obama’s “Race to the Top” stimulus opportunity that would allow the state of California to apply for as much as $700 million of the $4.35 billion in education grants released by the federal government. This legislation has been the top workforce and education priority for the Business Council and is proud that through its lobbying efforts to see the passed and signed by the Governor. OCBC will continue to take the lead on the legislation and be working to ensure that our schools have every opportunity to succeed.
PROGRAM PARTNERS
OCBC’s Workforce Development Committee is pleased to partner with several our of community organizations that promote and advocate for the S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Disciplines and CTE (Career Technical Education)
SCHOOL ADOPTION
OCBC’s Workforce Development Committee is pleased to partner with several local schools that are dedicated to teaching the S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Disciplines and CTE (Career Technical Education)
2010 COMMITTEE SCHEDULE
(All meetings are held at OCBC Offices from 7:30 - 9 a.m.)
- Wednesday, January 20, 2010
- Wednesday, February 17, 2010
- Wednesday, March 24, 2010
- Wednesday, April 21, 2010
- Wednesday, May 19, 2010
- Wednesday, June 16, 2010
- Wednesday, July 21, 2010
- Wednesday, August 18, 2010 (Note: will meet at Discovery Science Center from 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.)
- Wednesday, September 15, 2010
- Wednesday, October 20, 2010
- Wednesday, November 17, 2010
- December - Dark
OCBC STAFF
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All committee meetings are open to OCBC members and invited guests only. Not a member? Talk to Vice President of Investor Relations and Business Development Celeste Signorino to join Orange County's leading voice of business.
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