Riverside, CA

Expanding the Talent Pipeline in OC Unconference

America/Los_Angeles (PDT)

Expanding the Talent Pipeline in OC Unconference takes place on Fri, Sep 25, 2026 at 8:00 AM (PDT) at Lake Forest Community Center in Riverside, CA. Entry is free; the listing is on Eventbrite.

About this event

Local educators and employers gather in Orange County to design new pathways for students through work-based learning. The event fosters collaboration between schools and industry to create apprenticeship opportunities and align curriculum with real-world skills. Participants will explore strategies to bridge skill gaps and strengthen regional workforce connections.

Full description from organizer

For local educators & employer partners passionate about employee recruitment & retention, career readiness, WBL, & apprenticeships. Connecting Classrooms to Careers - Join the OC Talent Pipeline! If you haven't been to an Unconference, get ready for something refreshingly different! This event is designed for local educators and employer partners who are passionate about employee recruitment and retention, career readiness, work based learning (WBL), and apprenticeship opportunities. Why Employers should attend: • Cut Onboarding & Recruiting Costs • Direct Pipeline Access to Skilled New Hires • Drive Measurable ROI • Access Direct Wage Reimbursement & Subsidies • Eliminate Intern Liability Risks • Tap Into Customized Training Solutions • Test & Train Talent Before Hiring • Influence regional curriculum • Bridge Real Skill Gaps Why Educators should attend: • Cross-Institutional Collaboration • Strengthen Employer Partnerships • Validate & Align Curriculum with Real-Time Industry Trends • Secure Structured, Credit-Bearing Placements • Integrate Industry-Driven Learning Objectives • Design measurable, on-the-job competencies • Leverage Turnkey Institutional Support • Drive Strong Workforce & Perkins Accountability • Expand paid, high-value experiential learning across OC The future of our workforce is being built right here in Orange County, CA. On Friday, September 25th, the Orange County Talent Pipeline event will unite local educators and regional employers to design new pathways for our students. This is your opportunity to collaborate, form strategic partnerships, and expand life-changing work-based learning and apprentice opportunities for students. When education meets industry, students win. Join us and help shape a stronger, more connected talent ecosystem! Learn More: Partner with Saddleback College's Work-Based Experiential Learning Program Questions? Contact Us. Miriam Farnbauer: [email protected] Jon Caffery: [email protected]

Tickets
Eventbrite
Organizer
OC Talent Pipeline
Time zone
PDT
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Details

When
Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 8:00 AM (PDT)
Where
Lake Forest Community Center
Address
100 Civic Center Drive, Lake Forest, CA 92630
Price
Free
Genre
101/conference

Questions

When is Expanding the Talent Pipeline in OC Unconference?
Fri, Sep 25, 2026 at 8:00 AM PDT.
How much are tickets for Expanding the Talent Pipeline in OC Unconference?
Entry is free.
Where is Expanding the Talent Pipeline in OC Unconference?
Lake Forest Community Center, 100 Civic Center Drive, Lake Forest, CA 92630, Riverside, CA.
Where can I buy tickets for Expanding the Talent Pipeline in OC Unconference?
Tickets are sold on Eventbrite. This page links straight to that listing; no tickets are sold here.

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