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September 2026 Back to Top
For local educators & employer partners passionate about employee recruitment & retention, career readiness, WBL, & apprenticeships.
Connecting Classrooms to Careers - Join the OC Talent Pipeline!
If you haven't been to an Unconference, get ready for something refreshingly different!
This event is designed for local educators and employer partners who are passionate about employee recruitment and retention, career readiness, work based learning (WBL), and apprenticeship opportunities.
Why Employers should attend:
- Cut Onboarding & Recruiting Costs
- Direct Pipeline Access to Skilled New Hires
- Drive Measurable ROI
- Access Direct Wage Reimbursement & Subsidies
- Eliminate Intern Liability Risks
- Tap Into Customized Training Solutions
- Test & Train Talent Before Hiring
- Influence regional curriculum
- Bridge Real Skill Gaps
Why Educators should attend:
- Cross-Institutional Collaboration
- Strengthen Employer Partnerships
- Validate & Align Curriculum with Real-Time Industry Trends
- Secure Structured, Credit-Bearing Placements
- Integrate Industry-Driven Learning Objectives
- Design measurable, on-the-job competencies
- Leverage Turnkey Institutional Support
- Drive Strong Workforce & Perkins Accountability
- Expand paid, high-value experiential learning across OC
The future of our workforce is being built right here in Orange County, CA. On Friday, September 25th, the Orange County Talent Pipeline event will unite local educators and regional employers to design new pathways for our students.
This is your opportunity to collaborate, form strategic partnerships, and expand life-changing work-based learning and apprentice opportunities for students. When education meets industry, students win. Join us and help shape a stronger, more connected talent ecosystem!
Learn More: Partner with Saddleback College's Work-Based Experiential Learning Program
RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/
October 2026 Back to Top
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CMC Quarterly Regional Roundtable Meeting with industry ally: NTMA SoCal Chapter
Friday, October 2, 2026 | 10:00am-1:00pm @ Aircra X-Ray, Huntington Park, CA (Lunch Included)
October 2nd Roundtable Topics Include:
- Status of CARB Zero Emission Forklift Regulation/Phase Out Enforcement of Cal-OSHA Indoor Heat Regulation
- Impact of PAGA Reform Legislation for Labor Laws and Benefits of Arbitration Agreements
- SCAQMD: Proposed New Rules for Forging, Heat Treating, Laser and Plasma Cutting, and Welding
- SCAQMD: Proposed fence line testing law for metal facilities—who is impacted and who is next
- CMMC Phase II Status Following July 2026 Suspension (Phase II cybersecurity)
- Review of California 2026 Legislative Session—ends September 30th
- Forecast of November 3rd Election and Ballot Initiatives
- Invited Guest: Assemblymember Jose Solache (D); represents South Gate, Paramount, Huntington Park, and more.
HOST & TOUR: In 1938, Aircraft X-Ray founder George Newton had a vision to x-ray castings before the machining process. This was revolutionary, and vital to the U.S. during WWII. Today, the company remains a leader in digital x-ray service, chemical processing, magnetic inspection, computed radiography and painting. Roundtable attendees will see a mix of history and current day technology at the tour of CMC-member Aircraft X-Ray. Sign up today and we will see you on October 2nd in Huntington Park!
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Join us for a fun day of golf while raising money for the California Manufacturing Workforce Foundation.
Schedule:
7am - Registration
9am - Shotgun Start
2pm - Awards, Silent Auction, Drawing
Prizes for top 3 teams.
Most honest team gets free golf lesson!
Format: 4-person scramble (best ball)
All skill levels welcome!
Sponsorships Available!
| Contact: |
Kaity
Van Amersfort
kaity@socalntma.org 949-369-7309 |
December 2026 Back to Top
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Join us for a special celebration as we kick off the holiday season and congratulate our manufacturer of the year, celebrate our accomplishments, and spread holiday cheer!
We will also be installing our 2026 Board of Directors.
Schedule & Event Presentation
- Welcome and Remarks from our President
- Presentation of the Manufacturer of the Year Award
- 2026 Board of Directors Installation
Holiday cheer, fun, and more await at this year’s special So Cal NTMA dinner. Register today!
$50 per member
$75 per non-member
Consider sponsoring our event! Download Sponsor Sheet