{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Sustaining the Rebuild: PCC\u2019s Continuing Commitment to Community Recovery Episode 164","description":"What does it actually take to create a sustainable and equitable recovery plan after a disaster? In this episode, host Dr. Salvatrice Cummo, Vice President of Economic and Workforce Development at Pasadena City College and co-host, Leslie Thompson, Director of Operations at Economic and Workforce Development at PCC, dive into the real, hands-on ways Pasadena City College is leading the region\u2019s recovery and preparing the workforce for what\u2019s next.&amp;nbsp; In their conversation, they pull back the curtain on how PCC rapidly launched solutions after the Altadena fires\u2014organizing immediate support, connecting resources, and building innovative new pathways for rebuilding. You\u2019ll hear how economic and workforce development isn\u2019t just a division\u2014it\u2019s the engine driving PCC\u2019s response. From the launch of the Skills to Rebuild initiative and rapid business accelerators to flexible, career-focused programs, Dr. Salvatrice Cummo and Leslie Thompson share exactly how PCC is equipping students, supporting local businesses, and creating new opportunities for workers hit hardest by disaster and how we continue to build forward and stay vigilant in the approach to disaster recovery. You\u2019ll learn:   How Pasadena City College\u2019s Division of Economic and Workforce Development plays a crucial role in rebuilding and supporting communities in crisis   How existing assets from the college, such as PCC Extension and noncredit courses, can be rapidly deployed to aid displaced workers and business owners   The importance of business technical assistance in times of disaster, including how the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and Women\u2019s Business Center (WBC) served over 400 fire-impacted businesses, most of them women-owned   How career technical education (vocational programming) and initiatives like Skills to Rebuild and the College Corps empower students and create pipelines for workforce development   Engage with us: LinkedIn, Instagram &amp;amp; Facebook: @PasadenaCityCollegeEWD Join our newsletter for more on this topic: ewdpulse.com Visit:  PCC EWD website Partner with us! Contact our host, Dr. Salvatrice Cummo directly: scummo@pasadena.edu Want to be a guest on the show? Click HERE to inquire about booking&amp;nbsp; Find the transcript of this episode  here Please rate us and leave us your thoughts and comments on Apple Podcasts - we\u2019d love to hear from you! ","author_name":"The Future Of Work","author_url":"http:\/\/thefutureofwork.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40634305\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/40634305"}