The nation is in the midst of the most serious economic downturn since the 1930s, with California leading the way with the highest unemployment rates in the nation. Despite this, the coastal North San Diego County corridor offers hope for future job seekers; from Carmel Valley to Camp Pendleton, the cities within the MiraCosta College district continue to grow, and with that growth comes a defined need for skilled workers in the professional, scientific and technical areas.
According to the California Department of Employment Development, an additional 12,740 jobs in the technical field will be added within the MiraCosta College district by 2020. These jobs are anticipated to be mostly higher wage positions with earnings of more than $53,000 a year. In response to this, MiraCosta College is poised to take a strong role in training our future local workforce, ensuring that not only will our students start great careers, but that they will be able to live, work and obtain a higher education in North San Diego County.
MiraCosta College has just completed its 10-year education and facilities plan, the 2011 Comprehensive Master Plan, which calls for the expansion of its science, biotechnology, nursing and technical health-related careers and job training programs.
The vision that fuels this plan is centered on the college's commitment to provide exceptional educational opportunities, sound leadership and prudent fiscal stewardship to the North San Diego County communities we are proud to serve. You can view this Master Plan on our website at www.miracosta.edu/masterplan.
The 2011 Master Plan for MiraCosta College is more than just a planning document. It is centered on the needs of our students and community and provides a vision of what the college will look like in the next decade. It also gives the necessary guidance to get us there. This plan is the result of thoughtful collaboration among MiraCosta College faculty, staff, students, community members and the governing board.
Much has changed since MiraCosta College served its first class of 130 students in 1934. What has remained consistent over the past 78 years is our strong commitment to student success, focus on academic excellence and innovation, and dedication to serve the local community. These are the hallmarks of MiraCosta College, and they remain at the forefront as we plan for the future.
Today, the college educates more than 14,500 credit students and another 8,000 noncredit students each semester. As our numbers have grown, so has our focus on student success.
This commitment ensures that our students transfer to both public and private universities, start successful careers upon college completion and achieve their personal and professional goals. As more students graduate from our programs, expect to see an increasing number of well-prepared alumni in our local hospitals, biotechnology facilities and pharmaceutical firms. They represent the future of our region, and your continued support of MiraCosta College ensures that the students of today will be able to capitalize on our local region's growing job opportunities tomorrow.
MiraCosta College has a long tradition of serving our communities and transforming lives through education. I want to extend a personal invitation to visit one of our three campuses in Oceanside or Cardiff or visit us online at www.miracosta.edu. And, as always, thank you for your investment in the futures of our students and our college.
According to the California Department of Employment Development, an additional 12,740 jobs in the technical field will be added within the MiraCosta College district by 2020. These jobs are anticipated to be mostly higher wage positions with earnings of more than $53,000 a year. In response to this, MiraCosta College is poised to take a strong role in training our future local workforce, ensuring that not only will our students start great careers, but that they will be able to live, work and obtain a higher education in North San Diego County.
MiraCosta College has just completed its 10-year education and facilities plan, the 2011 Comprehensive Master Plan, which calls for the expansion of its science, biotechnology, nursing and technical health-related careers and job training programs.
The vision that fuels this plan is centered on the college's commitment to provide exceptional educational opportunities, sound leadership and prudent fiscal stewardship to the North San Diego County communities we are proud to serve. You can view this Master Plan on our website at www.miracosta.edu/masterplan.
The 2011 Master Plan for MiraCosta College is more than just a planning document. It is centered on the needs of our students and community and provides a vision of what the college will look like in the next decade. It also gives the necessary guidance to get us there. This plan is the result of thoughtful collaboration among MiraCosta College faculty, staff, students, community members and the governing board.
Much has changed since MiraCosta College served its first class of 130 students in 1934. What has remained consistent over the past 78 years is our strong commitment to student success, focus on academic excellence and innovation, and dedication to serve the local community. These are the hallmarks of MiraCosta College, and they remain at the forefront as we plan for the future.
Today, the college educates more than 14,500 credit students and another 8,000 noncredit students each semester. As our numbers have grown, so has our focus on student success.
This commitment ensures that our students transfer to both public and private universities, start successful careers upon college completion and achieve their personal and professional goals. As more students graduate from our programs, expect to see an increasing number of well-prepared alumni in our local hospitals, biotechnology facilities and pharmaceutical firms. They represent the future of our region, and your continued support of MiraCosta College ensures that the students of today will be able to capitalize on our local region's growing job opportunities tomorrow.
MiraCosta College has a long tradition of serving our communities and transforming lives through education. I want to extend a personal invitation to visit one of our three campuses in Oceanside or Cardiff or visit us online at www.miracosta.edu. And, as always, thank you for your investment in the futures of our students and our college.