7th Annual Future of Work Conference: Mobilizing for Recovery and Regional Renewal

Tuesday, October 28, 2025, in Westerbeck Recital Hall

In the wake of the devastating Eaton Fire, Pasadena City College invites regional leaders, educators, employers, and community partners to explore how community colleges can drive recovery and economic renewal. This half-day conference marks the official launch of a bold new coalition uniting public agencies, workforce partners, and community institutions to rebuild stronger, fairer, and more resilient systems. Through engaging panels, real-world stories, breakout discussions, and policy insights, this event will spotlight the role of education in disaster recovery and how community colleges can serve as anchor institutions in times of crisis.

Free to register!

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Why You Should Attend the 2025 Future of Work Conference

1. Meet the founding partners driving a new model for post-disaster collaboration rooted in education, equity, and economic opportunity.
2. Gain insight into how policy, infrastructure, and workforce systems must adapt to climate change and crisis events.
3. Connect with leaders from government, business, nonprofits, and higher education.
4. Meet funders, state agencies, and employers looking to collaborate on recovery and resilience.
5. Explore how colleges like PCC are aligning training with disaster response, infrastructure repair, public health, and community services.
6. Get a preview of new initiatives and career pathways that strengthen regional resilience.
7. Help shape policy and funding strategies that center on historically underserved communities in recovery efforts.
8. Receive a post-conference brief with key takeaways and clear next steps to stay engaged.