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Essential Elements for the Future of the San Joaquin Valley

RCCA Conference September 25, 2014. Essential Elements for the Future of the San Joaquin Valley. Beginning with the End in Mind: A Case Study of One District’s Response to Unprecedented Challenges Facing the San Joaquin Valley. Dr. Frank Gornick, Chancellor – West Hills CCD

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Essential Elements for the Future of the San Joaquin Valley

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  1. RCCA Conference September 25, 2014 Essential Elements for the Futureof the San Joaquin Valley Beginning with the End in Mind: A Case Study of One District’s Response to Unprecedented Challenges Facing the San Joaquin Valley Dr. Frank Gornick, Chancellor – West Hills CCD Dr. Stuart Van Horn, Vice Chancellor – West Hills CCD Dr. Carole Goldsmith, President – West Hills College Coalinga Mr. Don Warkentin, President – West Hills College Lemoore www.essentialelementsseries.com

  2. March 27, 2014 The Very Last Drop: Managing Water and Food Production June 12, 2014 Energizing the Valley and Generating Jobs November 6, 2014 Trading Partners: Export Evolution, Logistics and Valley Economic Development Brokering Regional Solutions in Rural America 2014 Public/Private Policy Series Essential Elements for the Future of the San Joaquin Valley

  3. Elegantly Simple Objective and Purpose Purpose The purpose of “Essential Elements” is to connect state and San Joaquin Valley leaders to identify policy and action steps and concomitant economic development in the San Joaquin Valley. Objective The objective is to leave the host venue with a to-do list and responsible parties.

  4. …a convergence of business, industry, education, policy makers, and stakeholders who share a passion for the Valley. Keynoter Comments Essential Elements is, at its core…

  5. Beginning with the End in Mind The Coalinga Accord There needs to be integrated, linked actions and alliances with greater coordination and accelerated implementation. The series is designed to stimulate those alliances.

  6. Localizing our message: Impact on Individuals Juan Carlos Oseguera Writer Producer Editor Director www.filmunition.net

  7. Essential Elements Public Policy Series Facilitation Approach and Methodology

  8. Commitment to Act Conversation for Change

  9. Outcomes and Alliances • Putting a ‘face’ on the valley and individual lives • Affirmation of solution-provider capability • Increased credibility with valley opinion leaders • Statewide positioning with CA cabinet agencies • Future directions for CTE programs • Ag tech roundtable to focus on Farm of the Future • Revenue generation/economic impact in depressed region

  10. Outcomes and Alliances • Accessing and employing most effective tools from science, engineering, technology • State stakeholders touring colleges/region • Building coalitions • Fulfills Perkins IV (VTEA) requirements • Increase in internships, job training opportunities • Outcomes Action Reports hold us accountable

  11. Business Math and Path • No-fee events; does require investment of funds beyond sponsorships • Eligible use of Perkins funds • Increase in contract training and contract education • Electronic RSVP system via a dedicated Essential Elements website • Full service support from host venue

  12. Dedicated Website was Critical Component http://essentialelementsseries.com/ @whccdworkforce

  13. Thank You http://essentialelementsseries.com/ http://westhillscollege.com @whccdworkforce frankgornick@whccd.edu stuartvanhorn@whccd.edu carolegoldsmith@whccd.edu donwarkentin@whccd.edu

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