The FoundationCCC Workforce Development team recently launched a three-part webinar series to advance work-based learning across California’s community colleges. The series brings together college leaders, faculty, and staff to share strategies, build connections, and work toward a true statewide community of practice.

Work-based learning has seen growing interest and investment across the system, and this series builds on that momentum. The three webinars lay the foundation for community college professionals to continue learning from one another throughout the year.  If you missed the first session, a recording is now available below. Register for the upcoming sessions on July 30 and September 29 to deepen your practice and help shape a statewide community for work-based learning.

Webinar Sessions

Completed | Embracing the Moment: How Work-Based Learning Drives Student Success
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This session explored why work-based learning and internships are more important than ever, how this aligns with state policy and Vision 2030, and data that highlights the value for students’ education and career paths. Attendees had the opportunity to hear from our speakers:

• Tim Aldinger, Vice President, Workforce and Climate Innovation, FoundationCCC
• Anthony Cordova, Vice Chancellor, Workforce and Economic Development, California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office 
• Amertah Perman, Dean, Career Education and Workforce Development, San Diego Community College District 
• Diana Grant-Davie, Senior Specialist, Partner Relations, FoundationCCC

July 30 | Innovation in Practice: Addressing the Real Challenges of Work-Based Learning
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Turning vision into reality requires confronting real constraints. This session focuses on how institutions are addressing the practical challenges of work‑based learning, from funding models and paid opportunities to employer engagement. Featuring perspectives from college staff and employers, the discussion centers on actionable strategies that support implementation while maintaining quality, equity, and impact for students.

September 29 | Harnessing Statewide Resources for Collective Impact
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As interest and investment in work‑based learning grow, alignment matters more than ever. In this session, we will examine policy, funding, and workforce signals shaping WBL, elevate existing statewide resources, and surface persistent gaps. The focus: identifying opportunities for stronger coordination across priorities, strategies, and supports to amplify local efforts and drive collective impact.

These webinars are intended for community college leaders, staff, and faculty who are engaged in or interested in expanding work-based learning opportunities at their institutions. The series reflects FoundationCCC’s ongoing commitment to supporting students across California’s community colleges while strengthening the pathways that connect education to careers and expanding the opportunities available to every student.

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