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.Â
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.
Julianna Asperin Barnes, Ed.D., South Orange County Community College District
Shari Battle, Bank of America
Jesse Ben-Ron, Vice President, Business Initiatives, jbenron@ocbc.org
Maria Linares, Manager, Business Initiatives, mlinares@ocbc.org
Every other month
Participation in OCBC Committees is a benefit for OCBC investors and invited guests only. To receive email invitations to Workforce Committee meetings, contact jbenron@ocbc.org.
For a calendar of all upcoming committee meetings, click here.
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.
Vice President of Business Initiatives
Orange County Business Council
949.476.2242 ext. 221
jbenron@ocbc.org
Orange County Business Council represents and promotes the business community, working with government and academia, to enhance the economic development of the nation’s sixth largest county.
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