LA Area Chamber of Commerce unveils new initiative to align education with future jobs

The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce, the largest business lobby in Southern California, introduced a new initiative aimed at strengthening collaboration between employers and educational institutions to better prepare the regional workforce for future jobs. Representing a region of more than 14 million residents and an economy ranked as the 14th largest in the world, the chamber serves as a key connector across industries such as healthcare, entertainment, logistics, aerospace, energy and technology. “Our mission is simple but powerful — to advance economic prosperity and quality of life for Angelenos,” Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Maria S. Salinas said via conference call during the International Association of University Presidents 60th Anniversary & Semi-Annual Meeting at Westin Josun Hotel in Seoul, Tuesday. “Our vision is a thriving region for all.” The chamber recently started a workforce program called “Paradigm Shift,” a strategic effort to reshape how employers and educational institutions collaborate. The initiative seeks to close thWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times