In collaboration with the Los Angeles, North Far North (NFN), and San Diego-Imperial (SDI) Centers of Excellence (COE), the South Central Coast (SCC) COE delivered the keynote presentation to kick off the CTE Conference in Rancho Mirage. With nearly 700 K12 administrators, instructors, counselors, and more in attendance, SCC COE Director Jacob Poore co-presented with SDI COE Director Dr. Tina Ngo Bartel.
The presentation included insights from across the state, emphasizing the importance of critical sectors for the state economy, including:
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Health Care
- Information and Communication Technologies/Digital Media
- Retail, Hospitality and Tourism
- State and Local Government
- Transportation and Logistics
Highlights from the SCC Region included the thriving wine tourism business in San Luis Obispo County, artificial intelligence innovation and precision manufacturing in Santa Barbara County, and the importance of the aerospace industry across all four SCC counties.
Though future economic downturns may impact employment in these sectors, the presentation suggested preparing students and jobseekers with transferable skills that can be applied to multiple sectors can help them withstand recessions or other labor market shocks.
Access the full presentation at this link.