CTE Advisory Committee
Meeting Minutes
MEETING DATE: 09/29/2026
1. Welcome/Call to Order
In attendance: Vicki Shipman, Melissa Korber, Nan Ho, Rajinder Samra, Lilibeth Juarez, Carla Aguirre, Anne Kennedy, Jean O'Neil-Opipari, Kristi Vanderhoof, Debbie Fields, Brian Hagopian, Jill Oliveira,
2. Presentation: 2026 Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment
Pathway 2 Careers Consultant Trevor Stokes
Presentation Notes Attached
3. Shared Governance for 2026-2027
2026-2027 Shared Governance Document Approved
Motion: Brian Hagopian; Seconded: Lilibeth Juarez; Approved: Unanimously; Abstentions:
None
Future recommendations: 1) Community Education Coordinator to assigned as a voting member on the CTE Committee.
4. CTE Currriculum- Melissa Korber, Nan Ho
Credit & Noncredit – Per Melissa Korber, Curriculum and Policy: The Curriculum Committee is managing the transition from state (TOP) to national (CIP) codes, which impacts funding and will be included in CNET for curriculum updates. New board policies for Credit for Prior Learning are being developed to comply with Title 5 changes. "Credit by authenticated competencies" is replacing "credit by portfolio." Per Vicki Shipman, the following CTE programs are under development: Certified Wellness Coach AA/CA; Cal-Law Pathways AS/CA; and, Clinical Medical Assistant AS/CA.
Apprenticeships – Per Vicki Shipman, Marine Technology has five apprentices/students enrolled Fall 2026; NoCal Laborers has paused their apprenticeship program with LPC at this time due to staffing issues at NoCal Laborers.
5. CTE Funding - Vicki Shipman
Fiscal reports were provided for all CTE funds under the Strong Workforce Program (SWP) and Perkins, indicating the rollover of 2025–2026 funds and the allocation of new 2026–2027 funds. SWP funding was reduced by approximately $100,000 for 2026–2027; however, the state awarded a supplemental amount of $43,855 in early September. The supplemental funds will be allocated to support the college’s healthcare occupations program initiative.
6. Other Business
Outreach & Career Center Reports Attached
7. Good of the Order
Meeting adjourned at 1:00pm
Next meeting: October, 27, 2026
Attachments
Pathways 2 Careers Presentation Notes:
CLNA Process, Findings, and Recommendations
- Purpose and Process: The presentation focused on a Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment (CLNA) update, presented by consultant Trevor The CLNA process involved stakeholder engagement through surveys and convenings, a comprehensive labor market analysis, and a review of Perkins data to synthesize findings into actionable strategies.
- Labor Market Findings: Key regional economic drivers were Healthcare and social assistance account for one in six jobs. Manufacturing has a high regional concentration (15x the national average), and professional, scientific, and technical services are also disproportionately important. Subindustries in the information sector,
like data processing and web hosting, offer well-above-average wages.
- Stakeholder Insights: Stakeholders have a strong positive impression of the colleges (LPC and Chabot) but noted challenges, including registration complexity for high school students and limited course availability. There are
significant awareness gaps among employers regarding customized training and among students about career support services. External factors like caregiver duties, transportation, and work demands were cited as primary drivers of non-completion. A culture of data-driven decision-making was not perceived as being well-established.
- Strategic Recommendations: Key recommendations included building a culture of data-driven decision-making, deepening employer connections to track in-demand skills, increasing awareness and use of career pathways, strengthening K-12 partnerships, and addressing student barriers like language support. Expanding faculty
externships and documenting employer engagement best practices were also emphasized.
- Employer Engagement Gaps: While feedback from six employers was valuable, it was noted as a small sample compared to the over 42,000 employers in Alameda County. There is a significant opportunity to scale
engagement with more employers, workforce boards, and municipal partners.
Data Utilization and Tools
- Data-Driven Decisions: A key concern was that while the institution is "data-rich," it is "analysis poor," with abundant data not effectively driving decisions. Skepticism was expressed about the quality of state-provided Perkins data, with labor market information seen as more Faculty use data for program reviews, but the quality of analysis needs improvement.
- Labor Market Navigator Tool: A demonstration of the labor market navigator tool (URL:
https://dashboard.pathway2careers.com/clpccd/) was provided. The tool offers data on demographics,
employment, wages, and career clusters, aligned with the 2024 Advanced CTE national framework. It can be used to identify high-value occupations and link academic skills to careers. There was strong interest in scheduling professional development sessions to train faculty on its use.
- Integrating Career Outcomes: The discussion highlighted the need to better integrate labor market outcomes into the student experience to improve motivation and While the "Career Coach" tool is used, its
impact is limited. Opportunities include professional development for faculty and incorporating high-demand job messaging into college marketing.
CTE OUTREACH REPORT
9.29.2026
Anne Kennedy, Lilibeth Mata Juarez, Jean O’Neil-Opipari
August 2026
- Athletic Orientation (8/6)
- President’s Scholars Orientation (8/6)
- Special Programs Orientation (8/11)
September 2026
- Tracy High School College and Career Fair (9/29)
October 2026
- Castro Valley Senior Night (10/1)
- Amazon Career Choice Fair (10/7)
- Discover LPC (10/13)
- Tri-Valley College and Career Fair (10/20)
- San Ramon Valley College and Career Fair (10/21)
STEM Updates –
- Earth Science Day (10/14)
- LLNL/LPC Seminar (10/21)
- Techs on Deck (11/14)
- LLNL/LPC Seminar (11/17)
Career Center, CTE Report, 09.28.26
The Career Center has moved to Room 1642, a temporary space for the 26-27 school year while its original location (1604) is remodeled and expanded into a combined Guided Pathways Support and Career and Transfer Center.
The Career Center has experienced a reduction in permanent staff since the Transfer Coordinator position has not been filled, and the Career Center Coordinator is now the Career and Transfer Center Coordinator, as of July 1, 2026.
As a result, The Career Center has made some changes to service delivery:
- Focusing its efforts on CTE students, teaching resume and interview workshops for the Engineering Technology Learning Community
- Postponed its fall career fair until the spring since the fall semester will focus on transfer Instead, Connections Corner is a weekly opportunity for employers to table near the cafeteria, most Wednesdays, 10:30 – 1:30.
- Reduced its available appointments for resume reviews and job search assistance to 4 hours per Appointments are offered on Tuesday mornings and Thursday afternoons, and these appointments are currently booked through October 27.
Please let students know about the following alternate resources:
- Tri-Valley Career Center Workshops
- Tri-Valley Career Center Resume Appointments
- Hiration - Resume Builder, Resume and LinkedIn Reviewer, Interview Prep Tool
- Students can access a free 12-month subscription with Zonemail
- Be sure to access https://laspositascollege.hiration.com, NOT hiration.com
- Student assistants in the LPC Career Center can help students access Hiration or Handshake (Job and Internship Board)
The Smart Shop Series has ended due to funding constraints. All Career and Transfer Center events are posted to our webpages and linked to the main campus calendar: