Economic and Workforce Development

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Our pressroom is designed to keep you up-to-date with the latest industry news and how our programs and innovations support California's business and industry.

Advanced Transportation Technology & Energy (ATTE) News

ATTE Center Highlights - January 2012

Cerritos College featured on ABC7 News Dedication of the NEW Automotive Partners Building

Miramar Automotive Technology Career Building Expansion

ATTEi Awarded Contract from San Diego Gas & Electric and Southern California Gas Company

Industry News:

CALSTART - member-supported organization dedicated to supporting a high-tech, clean transportation industry.

BCC Research - market research reports and in-depth industry Analysis.

BCC Press Room - press releases by industry.

Global Market Research Information Network - reports focused on technologies used in various transportation modes, including automotive, rail, and aviation industries.

Energy Industry Today - news service for energy industry professionals.

California Solar Energy Industries Association - solar energy news and events.

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Biotechnology News

Industry News:

Biotechnology Institute - biotechnology industry facts.

BIO - Biotechnology Industry Organization - biotechnology news releases, industry reports, and events.

BIOCOM - largest regional life science association in the world, representing more than 550 member companies in Southern California.

Southern California Biomedical Council (SoCalBio) - trade association of the life-science industry in Greater Los Angeles

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Business & Entrepreneurship News

Industry News:

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) - information regarding SBA programs and activities.

National Small Business Association (NSBA) - visit the NSBA Pressroom for the latest information on issues that are important to small business.

NFIB - keep up on the latest issues and politics that affect small businesses.

Association of Small Business Development Centers (ASBDC) - small business assistance network.

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California Corporate College News

Centers of Excellence

Environment, Health, Safety & Homeland Security News

Environmental Training Center prepares companies to handle nanotechnology environmental and human safety impact.

Industry News:

Environment, Health and Safety Online - news, editorials, FAQs and more.

National Association of EHS Management (NAEM) - membership organization for environmental, health, safety and sustainability leaders in business and industry.

National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) - make NEHA your daily source for national and international Environmental Health news!

Campus Safety, Health, and Environmental Management Association (CSHEMA) - information sharing opportunities, continuing education, and professional fellowship to people with environmental health and safety responsibilities in the education and research communities.

National Environmental, Safety and Health Training Association - non-profit educational society for environmental, safety, health and other technical training and adult education professionals.

National Association of Safety Professionals - provide safety training and third-party certifications that validate knowledge, skills and abilities in the area of workplace safety.

SafetyDirectory.com - internet gateway to occupational health & safety sites.

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Health Care News

HWI Winter 2012 Newsletter

Industry News:

California Hospital Association (CHA) - news from CHA and the world of health care.

Hospital Association of Southern California (HASC) - news briefs and health care headlines.

Integrated Healthcare Association (IHA) - nonprofit association working to actively convene all health care parties for cross sector collaboration on health care topics.

California Association for Healthcare Quality - health care workshops, conferences, journals and more.

California Association for Health Services at Home (CAHSAH) - leading statewide home care association in the nation and the voice of home care for the western United States.

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International Trade News

Sacramento trade development center wins award from President Obama

CITD Co-Hosts Baja California Governor Osuna Millán's Visit to the Capital City

EWD's International Trade Program Receives Award from President Obama for Export Services

Industry News:

International Trade Administration - ongoing dialogue about issues that impact international trade.

FITA Global Trade Portal - source for international import export trade leads, events, and links to 8,000 international trade (export import) related Websites.

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Manufacturing News

Interactive Internet & Mobile Applications

NMEI launches Tecnifícate, motivational technology seminars for the Spanish speaking population

State funding boosts Hartnell digital arts program

Industry News:

Multimedia Association - multimedia resources and articles.

Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) - international non-profit association representing the world's leading creators, developers, designers and producers of compelling places and experiences.

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Workplace Skills & Education News

January 2012 - San Diego Imperial County Workplace Learning Resource Center Business Solutions Academy Launches


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