The 2025 BizFed Institute Workforce Development Forum hosted at the UCLA Extension Gayley Center hosted by BizFed Institute President Kevin Harbour brought together leaders across business, education, and policy to address the evolving skills needed in today’s economy. Through focused conversations and data-driven insights, we examined shifting workforce demands and explored solutions to strengthen talent pipelines. This forum was designed to drive collaboration, spark innovation, and ensure our

Forge your future with #TSCT Workforce and Economic Development Center’s 120-hour TIDE Welding Training, offered in partnership with The Manufacturers' Association to support the Talent Pipeline Project of the Maritime Industrial Base and the Department of Defense, which will provide participants with the essential skills to launch or advance a career in welding! Participants in this course will learn the basics of SMAW, Mig, Tig, and Flux Core welding, blueprint reading, safety protocols, prope