Inland Empire/Desert Regional Consortium

http://www.desertcolleges.org/​

The Inland Empire/Desert Regional Consortium (IEDRC) serves as a regional framework to communicate, coordinate, collaborate, promote and plan career and technical education and workforce and economic development in the Inland Empire/Desert Region. The region includes nine community college districts comprised of 12 community colleges, two county offices of education, 56 public school districts, four regional occupational centers/programs, and more than 50 charter schools.

Mission

Educators play a key role in economic vitality and prosperity by preparing residents for positions and careers that pay a living wage. The Inland Empire/Desert Regional Consortium partners are committed to working together to provide the region with workforce development programs that address real needs and contribute to economic prosperity.​

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Staff

Lori Sanchez

Director, Regional Consortium Strategic Partnerships

James Meier

Director, Strong Workforce Strategic Communications and Marketing

Tesha Brown

Grants Administrative Specialist
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Stephanie Murillo

Strong Workforce K14 Technical Assistance Provider

Sheryl Plumley

Strong Workforce Fiscal Manager

Taylor Gilbertson

Strong Workforce Fiscal Support

Diann Thursby

Administrative Support
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