The region is diverse both geographically as well as politically with both rural and metropolitan areas across the four counties.
The combined colleges serve approximately 100,000 students and offer a breadth of occupational programs in Accounting, Aeronautical and Aviation Technology, Business Management, Computer Technology, Health Careers, Biotechnology, CISCO networking certification, Media Arts, Fire Technology, Auto Technology, Marine Diving Technology, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Horticulture, Exotic Animal Training and Management, Viticulture and Welding.
Most of the colleges offer customized workforce training for business and industry as well as economic development programs.
The South Central Regional Consortium (SCRC), under the administration of Ventura College, provides leadership to the colleges and economic development initiatives to meet the needs of vocational and career technical education and training in the region. The consortium conducts regional professional development activities for faculty and staff and holds monthly meetings to review programs and collaborate on strategies for addressing regional economic development and workforce preparation needs.
