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2016-2022 EDUCATIONAL AND FACILITIES MASTER PLAN
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CHAPTER 1 – BACKGROUND

• The Small Business Development Center meet the technical and essential skill development AREAS OF FOCUS
(SBDC) needs of the employees of ETI clients. The types • Meet with local employers on a regular basis
• The Santa Clarita Worksource Center of programs offered by ETI include a wide array of to determine chronically under-filled positions
• Deputy Sector Navigators (industry liaisons), topics ranging from manufacturing skills to con- and develop programs to prepare individuals to
and other occupational programs. tinuous Improvement to leadership and supervision fill these entry-level positions.
skills development. Courses are short or long-term, • Work with college faculty and professional
THE CENTER FOR APPLIED COMPETI- and flexible to meet employers’ needs. They can groups to develop courses designed to prepare
TIVE TECHNOLOGIES (CACT) be delivered onsite or using College of the Can- individuals to take licensing and certification
CACT is focused on advancing the global com- yons classrooms, labs, and training facilities. ETI exams necessary to be employable in their field.
petitiveness and innovation for manufacturing and offers training programs for job-seekers, frontline • In the 2014-2015 program year the Fast Track
technology companies through responsive work- workers, supervisors, and managers and leaders of Institute ran 10 certification and test prep
force training and technical consulting services. organizations. Additionally, ETI holds an active classes for 175 individuals and sponsored seven
Employment Training Panel (ETP) contract and cohorts of students through direct-to-employ-
AREAS OF FOCUS has offset employers’ training costs in excess of ment courses with an overall placement rate
• Convene manufacturers in the region to deter- $4 million over the last 20 years. of 78%.
mine direction for the manufacturing pro-
grams. Update the equipment and curriculum AREAS OF FOCUS SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
in the Manufacturing Technology program to • Increase partnership with the APICS organiza- CENTER (SBDC)
keep current with new industry trends. tion and fully expanded Operations and Sup- SBDC is the business technical assistance unit
• Provide outreach and introduction on new ply Chain Management Certification Program and provides direct services to entrepreneurs and
technologies (i.e., 3D printing and scanning) offerings including the CPIM and CSCP business owners through free one-on-one consult-
and new processes (i.e., Lean Six Sigma) Certifications. ing and training classes. The training classes are
• Partner with employers and college programs • Expand ETI course offerings with Lean Six skill-based with relevant topics for entrepreneurs
to identify “skills gap” employment situations Sigma Yellow, Green, and Black Belt Certifica- and business owners. Our SBDC has a diverse
where jobs go unfilled because candidates do tion Program offerings. team with a depth of knowledge and expertise, and
not have the required skill set. Develop indus- • Expand ETI course offerings in project recognized as a high performing center in the
try driven Fast Track programs that prepare management with courses in Applied Project Los Angeles Regional SBDC Network with sig-
candidates for these in-demand jobs with Management, Scrum, and Agile nificant economic impact results. The service area
regional employers. • In the 2014-2015 program year ETI assisted includes the Santa Clarita, San Fernando,
• In the 2014-2015 program year the CACT 53 companies and trained more than 420 and Antelope Valleys.
trained 47 out-of-work individuals through employees through Employment Training
their intensive CNC training program and Panel (ETP) and contract education courses. AREAS OF FOCUS
placed 77% in industry positions. • Partner with federal and state agencies, in-
FAST TRACK INSTITUTE dustry experts and private groups to provide
EMPLOYEE TRAINING INSTITUTE (ETI) The Fast Track Institute offers programs that lead programs and counseling in support of inter-
ETI is the contract education unit of College of the directly to employment. This includes fast-paced, national trade. The partnerships focused on
Canyons and is focused on designing and deliver- intensive training focused on preparing participants expanding the services available through the
ing customized training programs for local and for entry-level, in-demand jobs and certifications Center for International Trade Development,
regional businesses and organizations. Training and test preparation necessary for job entry and a specialty area of the SBDC.
programs and courses are specifically tailored to promotion.

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