About this episode

The episode discusses Pasadena City College's efforts in creating sustainable recovery plans after disasters.

What does it actually take to create a sustainable and equitable recovery plan after a disaster? In this episode, host Dr. Salvatrice Cummo, Vice President of Economic and Workforce Development at Pasadena City College and co-host, Leslie Thompson, Director of Operations at Economic and Workforce Development at PCC, dive into the real, hands-on ways Pasadena City College is leading the region's recovery and preparing the workforce for what's next. In their conversation, they pull back the curtain on how PCC rapidly launched solutions after the Altadena fires—organizing immediate support, connecting resources, and building innovative new pathways for rebuilding. You'll hear how economic and workforce development isn't just a division—it's the engine driving PCC's response. From the launch of the Skills to Rebuild initiative and rapid business accelerators to flexible, career-focused programs, Dr. Salvatrice Cummo and Leslie Thompson share exactly how PCC is equipping students, supporting local businesses, and creating new opportunities for workers hit hardest by disaster and how we continue to build forward and stay vigilant in the approach to disaster recovery. You'll learn: How…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Salvatrice Cummo

Guest: Leslie Thompson

Topics covered

• community recovery
• workforce development
• disaster response
• education
• economic recovery

Keywords

• sustainable recovery
• workforce development
• economic support
• disaster recovery
• PCC initiatives

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Pasadena City College

Places: Altadena

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