Professional Development
Career Education Leadership and Career Services Leadership at all four SDCCD colleges have requested increased support for career education and workforce faculty and staff professional development. This professional development series continues a years-long process of training, faculty engagement, and continuous improvement as we find better ways to support our faculty. Below are the opportunities provided for Fall 2026.
Advisory Committees Workshop, Sept. 17, 2:30–4:00 PM (Zoom): This practical session will demystify advisory committee requirements and give you access to new districtwide tools and data sets that make committee planning easier. Leave with strategies and resources to make your advisory boards more effective and industry-relevant. Flex Credit Available. Zoom link will be emailed to attendees.
Work-Based Learning Summit, Oct. 23, 8:30 AM–12:30 PM (Mesa College MC211): The second-annual Work-Based Learning Summit is a faculty-driven showcase of WBL. With workshops, panels, and hands-on strategies, you'll leave inspired to integrate more real-world relevance into your courses. Breakfast and lunch provided. Flex Credit Available.
AI in Career Education: Teaching Essential AI Skills, Nov. 17, 10:30am - 12noon (ZOOM): Join this engaging Zoom workshop exploring the role of Artificial Intelligence in Career Education. Panelists include Innovation & Emerging Technology Faculty Specialists Danish Khan (Miramar College), Carole Thompson (Mesa College), and Mohammed Al Ani (City College), along with two student innovation interns, who will discuss essential AI skills for students, real-world applications of AI across industries, and practical strategies for integrating AI tools into teaching and learning. This workshop is a collaboration between SDCCD Educational Services and SDCCD Institutional Innovation & Effectiveness (II&E). Zoom Link will be emailed to attendees who register. Flex credit available.
To review the professional development offerings Career Education & Workforce Development supported in AY25-26, refer to the Cabinet Update - CEWD Professional Development (25-26)
To view resources shared during these professional development opportunities, please refer to the Teams Channel: SDCCD CTE Professional Development Teams
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