Industry Sector Summits
What is an Industry Sector Summit?
Industry Sector Summits are one-day externships designed for educators and workforce professionals to gain a deeper understanding of industry needs. Includes on-site tours led by local champions, discussions on workforce trends, and ways to align education with industry demands.
Who should attend?
Career Coaches/Navigators | Pathway or Academy Teachers | Work-Based Learning Coordinators | School Counselors | School Administrators | Adult School Educators | Community College Partners/Instructors
When are the Industry Sector Summits?
November 5, 2026
December 3, 2026
April 8, 2027
(see below for details)
Health Science & Medical Technology Sector
November 5, 2026 | 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Host Sites:
1. Department of State Hospital, Coalinga (Coalinga)
Discover the surprising range of careers that come together inside a state hospital. Guests will explore opportunities spanning mental health, rehabilitation, healthcare, security and justice, operations, and community health while gaining a broader view of the professionals who support patient care and safety.
2. Tulare County Public Health Laboratory (Tulare)
Get a behind-the-scenes look at a real Biosafety-Level-3 facility and discover the fascinating work of the Tulare County Public Health Laboratory. Guests will see advanced diagnostic equipment, observe clinical testing techniques, learn about biosafety, and explore outbreak investigations through a public health laboratory lens. The tour also features hands-on activities and demonstrations, plus opportunities to speak directly with public health laboratorians about the important work they do.
3. Avenal State Prison (Avenal)
What does healthcare look like behind a secure gate? This exclusive tour offers a closer look at correctional healthcare while expanding into medical technology, innovative tools, and the specialized roles that work together to provide quality care in a challenging environment.
4. United Health Centers (Visalia)
Experience community healthcare from the inside out, from the patient experience to the people and technology that make care possible. Guests will tour the facility, explore career pathways and emerging roles, learn about skills and hiring opportunities, and see healthcare technology in action through a hands-on upskilling demonstration.
Registration Link
Agriculture & Natural Resources, Citrus Focused Sector Summit
December 3, 2026 | 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Host Sites:
Morning Session: 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. (Participants choose one)
1. California Citrus Association (Exeter)
Tour a working Sunkist citrus packing operation and gain firsthand insight into the processes, technology, workforce needs, and career opportunities that support California's citrus industry. Participants will learn how citrus moves from field to market while exploring career pathways in production, food safety, logistics, maintenance, quality control, and operations. The experience will also highlight the importance of industry-education partnerships in preparing the future workforce for careers in modern agriculture.
2. AC Foods (Dinuba)
Tour AC Foods newly upgraded citrus facility and explore how a modern agricultural business brings citrus from production to market. Participants will learn about the processes, technology, and people involved in citrus operations, while gaining insight into the diverse career pathways that support the industry. This facility is unique in that it offers an inside look into how several commodities are handled throughout the entire process. The experience will highlight skills and opportunities across nursery, farming, production, food safety, maintenance, logistics, operations, and management, giving educators and workforce professionals a firsthand look at careers they can share with students and job seekers.
Lunch and Afternoon Session: 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. (All participants together at one location)
Southern California Edison Energy Education Center (Tulare)
Enjoy lunch together as a group at Southern California Edison's Energy Education Center in Tulare. Following lunch, participants will get an inside look at the energy systems, technologies, and workforce that help power California's agricultural industry. The experience will explore how electricity, infrastructure, innovation, and emerging technologies support modern agriculture, while highlighting career pathways and skills needed across the energy and utility industry. Participants will hear directly from SCE professionals and gain insight they can bring back to their students, job seekers, and education and workforce programs.
