California Community Colleges

Calbright participated in the California Community Colleges 2026 Futures Summit and engaged with education and workforce leaders to discuss the impact of emerging technologies. Thank you to the California Community Colleges Digital Center for Innovation, Transformation and Equity, the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office and the Foothill–De Anza Community College District for putting on an amazing event. Learn more: https://calbrig.ht/3TGcqBY

Register today for the 2026 Collective Equity Impact Institute hosted by the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office in partnership with system leaders: Tinyurl.com/2026-CEI.

This year’s institute will highlight Vision 2030 and feature strands focused on transfer alignment, climate action, workforce development, generative artificial intelligence, and Institutional Equity. Each strand will include sessions designed to strengthen collaboration and support the exchange of strategies that prioritize student needs, student success, and equity across the California Community Colleges system.

* Dates: Tuesday, September 22, 2026: Pre-Institute Workshops; Full Conference September 23-25, 2026

* Location: Anaheim Marriot, 700 West Convention Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

Who Should Attend?

All individuals across the California Community College ecosystem are invited to attend — including faculty, administrators, classified professionals, researchers, student services professionals, and student leaders.

Registration: Tinyurl.com/2026-CEI.

Community College Career Connect
Foundation for California Community Colleges

🤖The future of work was on full display at , where leaders from across California Community Colleges explored how innovation, technology, and workforce education are transforming student success.

A shining example is Bakersfield College's Industrial Automation bachelor's program, which is celebrating 10 years of preparing students for high-demand careers. What began with just seven graduates has grown to a record class of 34 students, boasts a 98% job placement rate, and is helping students gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge robotics and automation technology.

From classrooms and labs to careers in advanced manufacturing, energy, agriculture, and beyond, California's community colleges are building the workforce of tomorrow. Learn more at ICanGoToCollege.com.

Foundation for California Community Colleges
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https://www.turnto23.com/news/in-your-neighborhood/bakersfield/from-7-graduates-to-34-bakersfield-colleges-robot-powered-automation-program-turns-10-years-old

From 7 graduates to 34: Bakersfield College's robot-powered automation program turns 10 years old Bakersfield College's industrial automation program marks 10 years with a record class and 98% job-placement rate.

The College of Marin campus visit with California Community Colleges Board of Governors members, Chancellor’s Office staff, and college administrators is underway. From inspiring student and faculty presentations to innovative programs advancing student success pathways, today’s visit offers a firsthand look at Vision 2030 in action and the transformative work happening across California community colleges.

Tune in to today’s Board of Governors meeting, beginning at 12 p.m., and see how California community colleges continue to expand career and learning opportunities for students and communities throughout the state.

🔗 Agenda & Zoom Link: https://buff.ly/t0VaVNt.

College of Marin
Foundation for California Community Colleges
Icangotocollege

TUNE IN TODAY: The September 2026 meeting of the California Community Colleges Board of Governors is Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., in-person at College of Marin (Kentfield Campus) and viewable via Zoom.

AGENDA & VIDEO LINK: https://buff.ly/t0VaVNt.

JOIN US AT THE 2026 COLLECTIVE EQUITY IMPACT INSTITUTE
The 2026 Collective Equity Impact Institute is bringing together California Community College leaders, educators, professionals, trustees, and students from across the state.

This is your opportunity to connect with colleagues, exchange ideas, hear new perspectives, and be part of the conversations around Vision 2030.
September 22–25, 2026 Anaheim Marriott, Anaheim, CA
Space is limited. Register today: tinyurl.com/2026-CEI

TUNE IN: The September 2026 meeting of the California Community Colleges Board of Governors is Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., in-person at College of Marin (Kentfield Campus) and viewable via Zoom.

AGENDA & VIDEO LINK: https://buff.ly/t0VaVNt.