CACT - Centers for Applied Competitive Technologies

Making it in California

Educate, Train, Connect, and Inspire the Manufacturing Workforce!

Our Vision

Prepare California's manufacturing workforce in order to unlock individual potential and improve the quality of life for all Californians.

Our Mission

The Mission of the California Community Colleges Advanced Manufacturing Sector Team is to position California as the world leader in manufacturing by:

Attracting and educating a highly qualified and diverse student population to enter the manufacturing workforce

Developing the next generation of highly skilled manufacturing problem solvers and system thinkers

Fulfilling manufacturing industry's workforce needs

Facilitating the development of industry-aligned curriculum

Exploring & developing innovative and emerging approaches to workforce development for California's Manufacturers

What's New

New Industry Reports

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» California & the Commercial Spaceflight Industry
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Top 10 reasons to tap a CACT:

Greater profitability and improved quality
Increased productivity and reduced waste
High-performance employees
Improved employee safety and reduced hazards
Access to advanced technology
Low- or no-cost services due to leveraged public sector funding
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College-approved curriculum and excellent training expertise
Unbiased professional evaluation
A better return on your workforce investment

California Community Colleges Economic & Workforce Development Program

The California Community Colleges is the largest system of higher education in the nation, composed of 73 districts and 115 colleges serving 2.1 million students per year. California community colleges provide career education and workforce training; guaranteed transfer to four-year universities; degree and certificate pathways; and basic skills education in English and math. As the state’s engine for social and economic mobility, the California Community Colleges supports the Vision for Success, a strategic plan designed to improve student success outcomes, increase transfer rates and eliminate achievement gaps.