Connecting industry with career education programs and students
Regional Consortium for Workforce Development
The San Diego & Imperial Regional Consortium (SDI RC) for Workforce Development is a collective of ten community colleges serving the two counties along California’s southern border. The governance framework of the SDI RC offers an inclusive platform for all colleges to actively engage in and derive benefits from its endeavors. Financial support for the SDI RC is provided by the California Community Colleges’ Chancellor’s Office, aimed at bolstering career education within the region.
Guiding the way in regional career education and workforce development initiatives, the SDI RC establishes a crucial bridge between industries, career education programs, and students. Utilizing an equity-centered approach, the SDI RC collaboratively engages with industry stakeholders, educators across K12, adult education, noncredit, community college, and 4-year institutions, as well as community partners. These collaborations serve to enhance student support, foster the growth of a well-trained workforce, and align with the demands of the local ecosystem.
The goals of the SDI RC encompass:
- Building college capacity to create systemic change which closes equity gaps
- Unifying the workforce ecosystem
- Advocating for changes to policy, processes, and practices
The SDI RC stands as a proactive force in regional career education and workforce development, uniting industries, educational institutions, and communities to foster an inclusive, skilled, and adaptable workforce.
Vision
Transforming the way educators, industry, and community partners equitably advance economic mobility
Mission
The San Diego & Imperial Counties Regional Consortium is comprised of 10-member Community Colleges, and is committed to providing leadership and guidance on regional career education initiatives that serve its members and stakeholders. Driven by an equity framework, the Consortium collaborates with educators, industry, and community partners to support students, develop and sustain a skilled workforce, and align to the needs of the regional ecosystem.
Values
ADAPTIVE
Readily adjust our focus and efforts to address workforce needs and new initiatives
FEARLESS
Boldly and respectfully take action to address challenges and barriers that impede CTE student success
INTERDEPENDENT
Recognize and leverage the connectiveness of all of the partners of the workforce ecosystem
REFLECTIVE
Regularly review, assess, and evaluate projects, goals, and outcomes for continuous improvement
TRANSPARENT
Commit to accountability, honesty, and openness with workforce ecosystem partners
SUSTAINABLE JUSTICE
Engage in work that promotes the long-term well-being of people, the colleges, the community, the environment, and society as a whole
Contacts
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SDI Regional Consortium
Danene Brown, Ph.D.
Regional Chair
619-644-7815
danene.brown@gcccd.edu
Kay Watson
Program Coordinator
619-644-7043
kay.watson@gcccd.edu
Molly Ash
Program Manager
619-644-7971
molly.ash@gcccd.edu
Stephanie Bradley
Program Specialist
619-644-7868
stephanie.bradley@gcccd.edu
Connie Lafuente
Director of Regional Health Initiatives
619-644-7647
connie.lafuente@gcccd.edu
Kevin McMackin, Ed.D.
Director, Strategic Partnership
619-644-7657
kevin.mcmackin@gcccd.edu
Suzanne Sebring
Director, Post-Secondary Engagement
619-644-7365
suzanne.sebring@gcccd.edu
Joseph Stark
Director, Apprenticeships
310-908-3910
joseph.stark@gcccd.edu
Leslie Wisdom
K14 Technical Assistance Provider (TAP)
619-644-7354
leslie.wisdom@gcccd.edu
Employer Relations Liaisons
Monica Rosas, Lead
Cuyamaca College
619-721-4787
monica.rosas@gcccd.edu
Jenni Preciado
Grossmont College
619-887-0951
jennifer.preciado@gcccd.edu
Rachel Sanchez
Health Initiatives
619-249-1112
rachel_sanchez@gcccd.edu
Miguel Gutierrez
Imperial Valley College
760-559-1212
miguel.gutierrez@gcccd.edu
Lynn Bigsby
MiraCosta College
858-414-5198
lynn.bigsby@gcccd.edu
Angela Tilley-Ruiz
Palomar College
619-920-2369
angela.tilley@gcccd.edu
Karen Overklift
San Diego City College
619-318-4327
karen.overklift@gcccd.edu
Erica Olmos
San Diego Mesa College
619-277-2656
erica.olmos@gcccd.edu
Lance Grob
San Diego Miramar College
206-889-9921
lance.grob@gcccd.edu
Vanessa Barron
Southwestern College
619-370-7229
vanessa.barron@gcccd.edu
Foundation for Grossmont & Cuyamaca Colleges
Sally Cox
CEO
858-603-9810
sally.cox@gcccd.edu
Sue Fisher
Contracts Analyst
619-644-7095
sue.fisher@gcccd.edu
SDI Center of Excellence
Tina Ngo Bartel, Ed.D.
Director
760-795-6889
tngobartel@miracosta.edu
Robert Chu
Project Manager
760-757-2121 x 1370
rchu@miracosta.edu
John Edwards
Labor Market Research Lead
760-757-2121 x 6484
jedwards@miracosta.edu
Eddie Matthews, Ph.D.
Regional Institutional Research Lead
760-757-2121 x 2192
ematthews@miracosta.edu
Regional Priorities
Career Pathways:
Postsecondary engagement that includes equitable outreach to prospective students, educational acceleration options, and alignment of K-14 curriculum
Data & Research:
Regional workforce research and technical expertise to inform, guide, and support program decision making and resource development
Employer Engagement:
Foster and strengthen relationships with employers and other regional partners to align programs with employer needs, and identify opportunities to enrich career and work-based learning, and job opportunities and activities
Equity:
Intentional and race-conscious focus on projects that provide all community college students with access and support to complete to high quality CTE programs and educational opportunities that lead to economic and social mobility
Marketing:
Develop and implement regional and local marketing strategies to improve the awareness and perception of career education programs
Career & Pathway Navigation:
Differentiated and inclusive practices that aim to facilitate onboarding and career decision-making
Value to Our Community
We create the space and capacity to guide successful Career Education programs and initiatives.
We remove barriers and make it efficient and rewarding for students to achieve their goals.
We create the talent conditions which enhance employer success.