Keynote AI Innovation in the Workforce
Siskiyou County career technical education faculty, students, and business partners gathered at Yreka High School to align programs to ensure school to career transition & support. A highlight of the night included Brad Ledford's AI in the Workforce keynote. Key takeaways include importance of AI in today’s business world, current state of AI and LLMs, and tools and practical examples of using AI in business. Attendees, by pathway, discussed how AI technology affects their curriculum and industry-readiness. They also reviewed current strategies and alignment between CTE coursework and industry needs. Our partners StrongWorkforce, of California Community Colleges, have gathered the latest Far North labor market information at their great North Far North Careers website.
First 5 Siskiyou / Siskiyou Child Abuse Prevention Council has led efforts to elevate support for parents, youth, and those who serve them by leveraging partnerships and funding. Each year nearly 200 sessions of evidence-based parenting classes, workshops and professional development opportunities are offered in Siskiyou County at no cost to the attendees.
This partnership will allow us to leverage resources to address disparities affecting a student’s educational experience such as social-emotional needs, access to basic needs services, academic success within a K-12 setting, and providing integrated supports that promote equity and wellness for students and families.
