Workforce

Orange County is the economic engine of Southern California, with a diverse workforce to match. Public and private four-year universities, extensive community college systems, and tech career programs all make Orange County an ideal place to learn, live and work.

Workforce
Committee

Employers, educators and community partners, together with Orange County Business Council, recognize the importance of preparing students to compete in a global workforce. Through these collaborations, OCBC is helping to lead the charge in developing the next generation of global leaders.

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Chairs:

OCBC Staff:

Meets:

Julianna Asperin Barnes, Ed.D., South Orange County Community College District
Shari Battle, Bank of America

Jesse Ben-Ron, Vice President, Business Initiatives, [email protected]
Jorge (Jorgie) Sandoval, Business Initiatives Facilitator, [email protected]

Every other month

Participation in OCBC Committees is a benefit for OCBC investors and invited guests only. To receive email invitations to Economic Committee meetings, contact [email protected] .

For a calendar of all upcoming committee meetings, click here

Upcoming Meetings

Workforce Committee Meeting

May 13, 2026 @ 9 - 10:30 a.m.
3210 El Camino Real, Suite 100, Irvine, CA 92602
Comprised of leaders in business, academia, and government, the Workforce Committee meets throughout the course of the year to discuss a variety of issues relating to career readiness in Orange County.

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Workforce Committee Meeting

July 8, 2026 @ 9 - 10 a.m.
3210 El Camino Real, Suite 100, Irvine, CA 92602
Comprised of leaders in business, academia, and government, the Workforce Committee meets throughout the course of the year to discuss a variety of issues relating to career readiness in Orange County.

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Workforce Committee Meeting

September 9, 2026 @ 9 - 10 a.m.
3210 El Camino Real, Suite 100, Irvine, CA 92602
Comprised of leaders in business, academia, and government, the Workforce Committee meets throughout the course of the year to discuss a variety of issues relating to career readiness in Orange County.

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The Infrastructure Committee advocates for an infrastructure system critical to meeting the growing needs of Orange County’s residents and businesses. Whether it’s increased investment in the county’s roads and highway system, or increasing the supply of quality drinking water, OCBC works to make sure Orange County is able to meet the demands of a growing population and expanding economy.

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Contact

Jesse Ben-Ron

Vice President of Business Initiatives
Orange County Business Council
949.476.2242 ext. 221
[email protected]