The nonprofit group EXP—The Opportunity Engine held its GPS Your Future event at CSUDH on Nov. 7, bringing to campus about 400 juniors and seniors from 15 Los Angeles and Orange County high schools to participate in its annual career discovery event. Participants got a first-hand look at college life, the diverse range of career options available to them, and the opportunity to meet industry professionals during a networking lunch and Shark Tank-style “entrepreneur experience.” Founded in 1999, EXP bridges the gap between education and industry to better prepare them for college, work, and life success through innovative career readiness programs, says EXP’s CEO Mary ... Read More
Industry
South Bay Economic Forecast Predicts the Future is Green
In spite of uncertainty around interest rates and inflation, the South Bay has reasons to be optimistic over the next year. Such was the mixed economic picture painted in the 2022 South Bay Economic Forecast and Industry Outlook, which was released on Oct. 13 at the 8th annual CSUDH South Bay Economic Forecast, where more than 200 industry leaders gathered on campus to hear about the challenges and opportunities facing the region. Developed by CSUDH economics and public policy faculty through the CSUDH South Bay Economics Institute, the report presented an in-depth look at the economic health of key industries in the region, as well as housing trends, ... Read More