North Far North Regional Consortium

Discover how immersive learning is empowering students to confidently explore and pursue rewarding career paths. Middle-skill careers, the backbone of today’s workforce, often face critical shortages due to a lack of trained talent. Join us to explore how AR/VR technology is transforming career exploration, bridging the gap between education and employment, and preparing students for the jobs of tomorrow.

This webinar will highlight key impact areas, including Manufacturing, Logistics, Healthcare, Agriculture, and Skilled Trades, showcasing how immersive tools inspire and equip the next generation for success across these vital industries. Attendees will hear from an expert panel of CTE directors from Amador, Gilroy, and Yolo counties, sharing insights and real-world applications of immersive learning in their regions.

MONDAY APRIL 7TH 11AM PT
REGISTER HERE:
https://info.zspace.com/immersive-future

APPLY FOR A PRELIMINARY CTE CREDENTIAL NOW, AND TEACH THIS FALL ⏱

As you build your Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways for the 2025-26 school year, take a moment to explore CTE credentialing requirements for candidates that align with the needs of your sites and district. CTE Teaching Credentials authorizes the holder to teach in grades twelve and below and in classes organized primarily for adults in career technical, trade, or vocational courses aligned with the industry sector(s) listed on their credential. CTE Credentials offer an alternative pathway into the classroom. The requirements differ from traditional credentialing requirements, offering an avenue for our local industry experts to share their skills with our students. 🔗 Northern California training link below 🔽

https://www.tehamaschools.org/Services/Educational-Services/Career-Technical-Education-Teacher-Preparation/index.html

CTE Success in the North State!

Busy week down in San Diego!

I met with all of my counterparts throughout the state to discuss our communication strategies in working with the state Chancellor’s office.

Then off to some incredible sight visits to garner knowledge and inspiration on how other regions are allocating their funds. I was so impressed with their CTE facilities and I especially valued the naming of their department, “Career & Life Design Services” and loved their compass branding! 🧭

I also met with Taylor Dunne at the San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation to discuss talent pipeline management (TPM), and scaling our region’s best practices. I’ll be sharing an insightful article Taylor wrote just before our meeting.

I rounded out the week by attending the 2025 Academic Academy that focused on artificial intelligence in higher education. A highly valuable conference and I was so happy to see that our region’s Cheryl Aschenbach, leading the charge at ASCCC President! 🙌🏻

I attended the 2025 Dual Enrollment Equity Conference and can only offer praise in all outcomes! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Thank you for putting this on and allowing the North Far North to be part of it!

Dual enrollment has been a passion of mine for just over a decade. I’m proud to see that is onboard with strengthening opportunities for all students.

Thank you to my partners and for coming along as well; we can’t do what we do best, without you.

From big-name businesses to small-town startups, employer partnerships are the catalyst for career education in the North Far North region. They’re helping innovate industries like automotive tech and AI, while filling critical skills gaps in fields like healthcare, green energy, and public safety.

These partnerships, molded by the efforts of individual colleges and programs, entail everything from research and data-sharing, internships to on-site instruction, and even direct, sponsored classroom-to-career pathways. It’s a win-win situation for students, who get unprecedented access to workforce experience, and employers, who can customize college programs to cater to a company’s specific labor needs.

“We forge a relationship with our industry partners to not only create training programs that fit their workforce needs but to ensure our citizens have education pathways which land them good jobs,” says Wendy Porter, Director of Employer Partnerships in the North Far North. “The bridge between employers and our community colleges is essential to business and family economic success.”

North Far North colleges have taken the business-boosting ball and run with it, prioritizing direct workforce outcomes and finding novel ways to shore up the regional job skills pipeline. Their innovative thinking is leading to projects like Butte College’s “Reimagined Hiring Event,” which turns the concept of a job fair on its head to create an all-access experience customized to the goals of both student and employer. The successful event depends on buy-in from employers and agencies throughout Butte County, including the City of Chico, Northern CA Regional Land Trust and Chicostart.

“Internship programs and customized hiring events are only a few of the ways we forge mutually beneficial relationships that enrich the employer, the student, and the community,” explains Porter.

READ FULL ARTICLE HERE:
https://nfnrc.org/successs_stories/stronger-together-northern-workforce-partnerships-close-old-skills-gaps-open-new-doors/

California faces many environmental challenges, especially in the North Far North region. Wildfires, drought, flooding, and climate change pose real threats in California and worldwide.

The agriculture, water, and environmental technology (Ag WET) industry is at the forefront of research into potential solutions to these challenges.
Ag WET innovations include developing technologies and methods for growing and irrigating crops, and handling, disposing, or recycling farm waste or other hazardous materials in responsible, sustainable, and environmentally friendly ways.

As the environment changes, the Ag WET innovation will increase. Occupations in high demand include forest conservation technicians, agricultural equipment operators, veterinarians, maintenance and repair workers, and pest control workers.

⬆️ Top employers in the region include the U.S. Forest Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the U.S. Department of Agricultural, and the National Park Service.

🌐 To learn more about opportunities in this field visit NorthStateCareers.org

The CAREER COMPASS SUMMIT is coming to Redding tomorrow (2/5)! 🙌 And thank you to everyone for engaging, we are completely SOLD OUT. Sacramento wrapped up yesterday (2/3) and was a huge success with overwhelmingly positive feedback. We’re so grateful to bring this even to our community for the betterment of our future. Don’t forget to utilize northstatecareers.org for all of your college & career planning needs. We’ve done the work for you in comparing industry relevant data to courses available in the Northstate.

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Join us for the North Far North Regional Consortium's 2nd Annual Career Compass Summit!

This event is designed for students, parents, K-12 and community college Board of Trustees, counselors, and local workforce development board members – and it’s one you won’t want to miss!

Get ready for a day full of valuable insights, networking, and inspiration. We’ll feature an engaging keynote speaker and explore key topics including career technical education pathways, early career exploration, adult education, workforce trends, regional opportunities, and more. Don’t miss out on this chance to connect, learn, and lead!

https://www.accelevents.com/e/Career-Compass-Summit-2025