Workforce Development

Workforce and Economic Development Programs

LBCC is a leader in creating and retaining regional jobs and advancing the region’s economic growth and California’s global competitiveness. This charge is a core part of the mission of the California Community Colleges, as essential as academic programs, vocational training and student services.

Economic and workforce development programs help businesses grow and create jobs and help people develop the skills they need to succeed in the workplace. The college focuses on the following core business activities vital to the region’s economy: small business development, global trade, supply chain management and logistics, advanced transportation (alternative fuels and electric vehicles) and energy technologies, health care, and emerging technologies and innovations.

Programs and initiatives include:

Center for Community and Industry Partnerships: Connecting community and industry partners with students and faculty through work-based learning engagements like classroom speakers, industry workshops, and advisory committees.

Job and Internship Placement: Job and Internship Placement Services: Dedicated Long Beach City College staff who engage employers and industry partners to recruit and hire LBCC students into jobs and internships aligned with their educational programs and career goals.

Customized Training for Industry: Creating partnerships with industry to develop customized training and professional development for individuals and businesses to help meet the needs of regional employers.

Community Education: Providing professional development.

Small Business Development Center Network (LA SBDC): Our team of over 150 professional business advisors provide no-cost business consulting and training programs that support small businesses and entrepreneurs to: launch, increase sales, obtain capital, streamline operations, utilize new technologies, expand into new markets, secure government contracts and position themselves for long-term growth – visit LongBeachSBDC.org to learn more.

Veterans Business Outreach Center (LA VBOC): Our team of former service members and small business experts support U.S. military veterans and their families in entrepreneurship including assistance in launching and growing their small business through no-cost professional 1:1 advising and training workshops. Typical areas of assistance include business formation, access to capital, marketing, sales and government contracting – visit LAVBOC.org to learn more.