Future of Work 2026
In 2026, Pasadena City College's Future of Work Conference will transition into a three-part webinar series to more effectively respond to the urgent workforce demands created by the Eaton Fire in the Altadena, Pasadena, and Sierra Madre communities. As rebuilding accelerates and employers actively seek skilled workers, this format positions PCC to engage earlier and more strategically — helping shape talent pipelines, training programs, and partnerships at a critical moment in the region's recovery.
By structuring the conference as a series, each webinar will focus on a specific high-need sector, allowing for deeper, more relevant engagement among employers, faculty, and students. The virtual format also reduces geographic and logistical barriers for those impacted by displacement, while a year-long schedule ensures sustained visibility and multiple opportunities for relationship-building, enrollment outreach, and employer collaboration — extending PCC's impact far beyond what a single event can achieve.
Save the dates:
June 4, 2026 | 10 am -12 pm PST Public Interest – Rebuild & Community Delivery Systems
September 3, 2026 | 10 am -12 pm PST Resilient Infrastructure & Environmental Recovery
November 5, 2026 | 10 am -12 pm PST Rebuilding the Talent Pipeline
Featured Session: June 4, 2026 - Public Interest–Rebuild & Community Delivery Systems
Our first webinar brings together regional recovery leaders for a working conversation on the community-facing layer of Eaton Fire recovery, including public services, nonprofit delivery, and civic coordination. We'll examine the current state of recovery on the ground, where workforce fits into the equation, what equitable recovery looks like in practice, and how PCC and regional partners can better align in the months ahead.
Featured panelists from across county government, regional philanthropy, community-based organizations, and the rebuild effort will be announced soon.
More details on Webinars #2 and #3 to follow.