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Future of Work 2024: Championing a Transformative Future

Our 6th Annual Future of Work Conference took place on Tuesday, October 29th, 2024 in Westerbeck Recital Hall

As the Greater Los Angeles region's premier event on workforce development and innovation, this year’s conference was particularly special as it coincided with Pasadena City College's centennial celebration.

This landmark event offered a unique opportunity to honor a century of workforce program achievements at PCC and explored the future trajectory of workforce innovation in the region. The conference brought together students, faculty, state and federal workforce and economic leaders, community college colleagues, and innovators for an inspiring and informative half-day program.

Key Highlights:

  • Acclaimed keynote speakers and an expert panel focused on the breadth and opportunity of the sports entertainment in Los Angeles County.
  • An exploration of the connection and opportunity of workforce development within sports entertainment.
  • Networking opportunities with leaders in workforce and economic development.

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Conference Agenda

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Agenda
8:00AM Registration and Breakfast
9:00AM Welcome:
  • Dr. Jose Gomez, President-Superintendent, Pasadena City College
  • Salvatrice Cummo, Vice President, Economic and Workforce Development, Pasadena City College  
9:05AM Special Video Presentation:
Celebrating Pasadena City College’s Centennial
9:15AM

Opening Keynote

  • Fireside Chat with Julie Urhman, Co-Founder and President, Angel City Football Club  
10:15AM Break

10:30AM		 Panel: "Championing Careers: Workforce Development at the Intersection of Sports and Entertainment"
  • Moderator: Stephen Cheung, President and CEO, Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation (Moderator)
  • Panelists:
    • Matt Cacciato, President and CEO, Los Angeles Sports Council & Southern California Committee for the Olympic Games
    • Liliana Pérez-Palacios, Senior Director of Cultural Affairs for Los Angeles Chargers
    • Monique Reaves, Chief Revenue Officer for Rose Bowl Stadium
    • Dr. Salvatrice Cummo, Vice President of Economic and Workforce Development for Pasadena City College 
11:30AM Break
11:45AM Closing Keynote: Jasmine Star, Business Strategist: “Future-Proofing Our Workforce: Skills and Strategies for the Next Century of Work”
12:15PM

Presentation of 2024 L.A. Changemaker Award recognizing excellence in workforce development and student success.
We invite you to apply or nominate a colleague for this award.
12:30PM Event Close

Please view our past Future of Work Conferences here.