Item 08 Regional and Unified Local Workforce Plans for Program Years (PY) 2025-2028 as R_20250514214801296

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Orange RPU PY 2025-2028 Regional Plan 39 | Page The RPU’s sector-based initiatives will focus on three key goals: 1. Employer Engagement: Convene regular sector partnership meetings to identify industry priorities, address shared challenges, and align training efforts with hiring needs. 2. Workforce Development Strategies: Collaborate with educational partners, including community colleges and adult education providers, to expand career pathways, work-based learning opportunities, and upskilling programs for in- demand occupations. 3. Unified Business Engagement: Coordinate outreach efforts among workforce and education partners to minimize duplication, streamline communication, and provide a clear pathway for businesses to engage with the workforce system. The RPU will continue to engage chambers of commerce and other key stakeholders as integral partners in industry sector partnerships. These efforts are part of the RPU’s overarching strategy to develop actionable solutions that address workforce challenges, provide targeted support to help employers meet their hiring needs, and drive systemic changes that benefit both industries and job seekers. These initiatives ensure that training programs align with employer needs while equipping job seekers with the skills and opportunities to succeed in high-demand occupations. C. Strategies to Communicate with Regional Employers The Orange RPU collaborates to ensure effective and cohesive communication with regional employers. A foundational effort in this strategy has been the development of the Orange Workforce Alliance (OWA) website, a collaborative initiative among the three workforce boards in Orange County. The OWA website (orangeworkforcealliance.com) is a centralized platform for employers to connect with workforce resources. It provides a streamlined access point for workforce recruitment, training, upskilling opportunities, labor market data, and human resources support. This shared resource reflects the RPU's commitment to cohesive messaging and reducing redundancy across the region. Recognizing the importance of clear communication and simplified access points, the workforce boards will convene quarterly meetings with representatives responsible for business services or employer engagement across partner organizations. These meetings will bring together stakeholders from the OCDE, the OCRC, the EDD, the Department of Rehabilitation, and other workforce partners to align efforts and develop unified outreach strategies. As part of the quarterly meetings, this collaborative effort will focus on: • Creating Common Language and Streamlined Approaches: Ensuring businesses can easily navigate the workforce system, reducing redundancy while maximizing impact. • Enhancing Coordination: Strengthening collaboration among workforce and education partners to unify employer engagement efforts. EXHIBIT 1