About Economic Development and Workforce Preparation
The Economic Development and Workforce Preparation Division is responsible for supporting instruction, managing grants to community colleges, providing technical assistance, and implementing various special programs. The division is composed of three units: Career Technical Education, Economic and Workforce Development, and Nursing and Allied Health. They coordinate jobs and career opportunities for community college graduates to advance California’s economic growth and global competitiveness.
The division develops innovative strategies to unite development services from employers and communities that increase the state’s economic success. They also create excellence in Career Technical Education courses so individuals are properly trained to enter or re-enter the workforce. Economic Development and Workforce Preparation develops resources for employees to return to the classroom and improve their job skills.
Administrative responsibilities for the Chancellor’s Office include the Economic and Workforce Development program, the federal Carl D. Perkins Technical Education Act, Nursing and Allied Health programs, the Workforce Investment Act, apprenticeship funding and more.
Key Contacts:
Van Ton-Quinlivan, vice chancellor
Economic Development and Workforce Preparation
vtquinlivan@cccco.edu
Ron Selge, dean
Career Technical Education
Nursing and Allied Health
rselge@cccco.edu
Ray D. York, dean
Economic and Workforce Development
ryork@cccco.edu