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Plan Informing the work of the OC Network are Sector Partnerships, which bring together leaders from business and education, along with other stakeholders, to develop education and training curriculum and programs to meet business demands for skilled labor. For industries identified by the OC Region as priority sectors, the Sector Partnerships are responsible for: Development Network "The Network'` <onslatent With Mw strotoglC fromewor of Tho Stott Working G'..' • h...atdo, vahlcth for brlh61n6 tootoasas, labor etlum[lon. OTIC OotolOpTenoenb other, W IdentKY a.9utlrcas [h4 a6l0nol Weraromo rtnlftoo' a, o ood.11, as thny tom W to tho kt, inaasny a W—. «uw..hty • n10HatVOtkw a hmrformaing, inh1hodo" shennp, nlom,htu, too awm.,too. or ohohoo thoo"ho a dentifyinglarticulating current and anticipated industry skills gaps Mapping out and establishing career pathways in targeted industry sector Providing input into the development of training curriculum and /or adjusting existing curriculum Vetting industry valued skills certifications, credentials, and degrees Developing other strategies to support Industry workforce needs and worker career advancement Declaration: Ultimately, the OC Region RPU expects that the work of the OC Network and the Sector Partnerships will enable workers to gain the skills necessary to perform work in the sectors that are driving the Orange County economy, Implementation of these industry recommendations will help develop a comprehensive continuum of career pathway resources that support a multiple entry point system- no wrong door for clients in need for varying services. Regional GoallObjective: Strategic regional alignment to support development of career pathways through coordination and integration of programs, services, and partner resources. Strategy: Industry guided development of a comprehensive continuum of career pathway programs that will address skills development across the competency spectrum of careers, from foundational skills to the high level skills. State Plan Alignment: Strategic regional alignment led by industry demand to build regionally responsive and relevant career pathways, 2D. INDUSTRY - VALUED POST - SECONDARY CREDENTIAL ATTAINMENT: Under the State Plan, regional sector I pathway programs should result in the attainment of industry- valued and recognized post - secondary credentials that are portable and aligned with regional workforce needs. f IDENTIFY THE PROCESS TO DETERMINE VALUED AND RECOGNIZED CREDENTIALS The OC Region leveraged existing CTE steering committees, a working group dedicated and actively engaged in a process of inventorying current curriculum, sector partnerships, and industry targeted efforts. Customer- focused and industry led efforts are key drivers at the OC Network meetings that bring together business, industry, workforce, and education partners. A series of business /industry focus groups combined with EDD regional and local labor a market information provides context for the determination of valued and industry recognized credentials. The process to vet valued and recognized - credentials included: Partner engagement- bringing the right mix of key stakeholders and decision makers to the table Soliciting business /community input- focus groups, work groups, town hall meetings, surveys Evaluation and assessment- inventory of current credentials, asset mapping 19D -33 Page 18