California Community Colleges hires new workforce development director

The California Community Colleges Chancellor’s office announced Tuesday that Anthony Cordova will serve as its new vice chancellor of Workforce and Economic Development.

“We are pleased to welcome Anthony Cordova to the Chancellor’s Office leadership team,” Chancellor Sonya Christian said. “His extensive background and knowledge will be critical to the implementation of Vision 2030, specifically our strategic direction to build robust workforce development initiatives that will equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in today’s ever-changing economy.”

The workforce division will help the system’s 116 community colleges focus on preparing students with training and career pathways that will lead to high-skill and high-wage employment. Cordova is a former dean of instruction for industrial technology and transportation at Bakersfield College.