East Bay Education & Employment Pilot
The East Bay Education & Employment Pilot (EBEEP) is a collaborative initiative designed to address workforce gaps and create equitable opportunities for students and workers in the East Bay region. By fostering partnerships between community colleges, workforce development boards, and local employers, EBEEP develops innovative models for paid internships and work-based learning opportunities. The program focuses on aligning education with workforce needs, providing participants with hands-on experience, and preparing them for meaningful careers in a dynamic economy.
EBEEP & Workforce Development Convening
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Purpose
The East Bay Education & Employment Pilot (EBEEP) and Workforce Development Convening represent a collaborative effort to redefine workforce development in the East Bay region. This initiative aims to create innovative and inclusive strategies to prepare workers for success in a fast-evolving economy and empower underrepresented students and workers by providing equitable access to hands-on learning experiences that align with industry demands.
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Creating a sustainable model for paid internships within California Community Colleges.
Aligning education and workforce needs to foster career readiness and economic mobility.
Strengthening partnerships between community colleges, workforce boards, and local employers.
Key Components
Playbook Development
The pilot aims to create a playbook for implementing paid internships in California Community Colleges, leveraging Learning-Aligned Employment Programs (LAEP) for funding.
Workforce Convening Success
In collaboration with the Bay Area Community Colleges Consortium, the event united workforce boards, community colleges, and industry leaders to discuss workforce strategies, focusing on re-skilling workers and promoting equity in workforce development.
Collaborative Frameworks
The convening stressed stronger education-workforce partnerships to align with industry needs and support underrepresented communities.
Why This Matters
The East Bay Workforce Development Initiative is more than a playbook and a convening—it is a commitment to equipping the region's workforce with the skills and resources needed to thrive in an increasingly competitive and dynamic economy. By bringing together diverse perspectives, the initiative paves the way for meaningful change that benefits students, workers, and industries alike.
