LAEDC’s Workforce Development team, in partnership with the Los Angeles Regional Consortium, hosted a virtual Information Technology Regional Program Advisory meeting on April 11th from 11am – 1pm. This was a closed meeting for industry partners and the Los Angeles community college faculty and Deans.
This meeting examined trends in Information Technology occupations in Los Angeles and facilitated dialogue with our region’s community colleges regarding programs and certificates. This meeting serves to guide community colleges in their curriculum development and strengthen their position as the leading source of future talent.
Panelists:
- Linda Nguyen, Community Engagement Lead, Microsoft
- Anika-Aduesa Smart, GIS Director, LA Metro
- Sidnie Davis, California Lead for Education for Social Impact, Google
- Justin Washington, Lead Product Manager, Apple TV+
Further information is available in our Digital Media & Entertainment Regional Program Advisory lookbook, key points, and slide deck.
The recording can be accessed here.
