Pasadena City College EWD

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The decisions shaping Altadena’s recovery are happening right now.

Who gets hired. Which services get funded. How housing support is delivered. Where workforce investments are made. And whether recovery efforts create opportunities for the entire community.

On June 4, regional leaders from government, philanthropy, housing, workforce development, and community organizations will come together to discuss what is happening on the ground, where the biggest challenges remain, and what needs to happen next.

If your work touches workforce development, education, housing, public service, economic mobility, or community recovery, this is a conversation you do not want to miss.

⏰ June 4 | 10:00 AM–11:45 AM PT

Click the link below for last chance to reserve your spot!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/future-of-work-public-interest-rebuild-and-community-delivery-systems-tickets-1988344734626?aff=oddtdtcreator

The people shaping Altadena’s recovery are not just talking about rebuilding — they are actively leading it.

On June 4, Pasadena City College will bring together leaders from government, education, housing, philanthropy, and grassroots community organizations for a timely conversation about the future of Altadena and the long road ahead after the Eaton Fire. From workforce development and housing stability to equitable recovery and economic mobility, this panel will explore what it truly takes to rebuild a community.

Meet the speakers joining the conversation:

• Anish Saraiya — Director of Altadena Recovery for Supervisor Kathryn Barger, leading public infrastructure, resilience, and recovery initiatives across the Altadena community.

• Anders Corey — President & CEO of the Altadena Recovery and Rebuild Corporation (ARRC), focused on long-term recovery efforts involving homeowners, businesses, and community partnerships.

• José A. Gómez, Ph.D. — President of Pasadena City College, bringing expertise in higher education, workforce development, and regional partnerships that connect students and employers to emerging recovery opportunities.

• Freddy Sayegh — Founder of the Altadena Coalition, helping lead resident-centered recovery efforts through advocacy, outreach programs, and trauma-informed community support.

• Bryan Wong — CEO of San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity, with more than 30 years of experience in housing finance and community leadership focused on rebuilding homes and opportunity.

• Joshua Humphries — Senior Advisor for Special Initiatives at the California Community Foundation, leading efforts focused on housing, economic mobility, and neighborhood revitalization across Los Angeles.

🗓 June 4
⏰ 10 AM – 12 PM PT
📍 Pasadena City College

Register now and be part of the conversation shaping what comes next for Altadena.

On June 4, 2026, Pasadena City College's Future of Work webinar series opens with a working conversation on the public-interest layer of that recovery: the public services, nonprofit delivery, and civic coordination holding the community together while rebuilding ramps up.

Our first webinar brings together regional recovery leaders for a candid look at:

The current state of recovery on the ground, what's working, where efforts are fragmented, and where the most urgent gaps remain

Where workforce fits into the equation, including high-need roles and whether the talent pipeline is keeping pace

What equitable recovery looks like in practice

How PCC and regional partners can better align to accelerate impact in the months ahead

Featured panelists from across county government, regional philanthropy, community-based organizations, and the rebuild effort will be announced soon.

Click the link below to register for free!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/future-of-work-public-interest-rebuild-and-community-delivery-systems-tickets-1988344734626?aff=oddtdtcreator

The Altadena rebuild is happening now and the workforce decisions being made today will shape recovery for years to come.

Pasadena City College's Economic and Workforce Development division is launching the 2026 Future of Work Series: three virtual webinars bringing together employers, faculty, students, and recovery leaders to align workforce, partnerships, and community systems with what the rebuild actually needs.

Save the dates:
June 4: Public Interest: Rebuild & Community Delivery Systems
September 3: Resilient Infrastructure & Environmental Recovery
November 5: Rebuilding the Talent Pipeline

All sessions: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM PT, virtual, free to attend.
Registration is open for Webinar #1. We'd love to see you there.

Register Now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/future-of-work-public-interest-rebuild-and-community-delivery-systems-tickets-1988344734626?aff=oddtdtcreator

The Altadena rebuild is here.