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Workforce Summit Puts AI, Workforce Readiness on Region’s Agenda
More than 200 leaders convened at Sierra Workforce Summit on the Rocklin campus for interactive discussions on AI's impact on the region's workforce and chart a path forward.
June 2, 2026 -
Sutter Health Investment Helps Sierra College Expand Healthcare Workforce
Sierra College and Sutter Health today announced the health system’s investment of $2 million to expand Sierra’s award-winning Allied Health programs, increasing capacity to train the next generation of nurses, surgical technicians and other in-demand healthcare professionals across the region.
May 6, 2026 -
Sierra College Selected to Join Aspen Institute Initiative Working to Increase Student Success in High-Value Programs
Sierra College has been selected to join the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program’s Unlocking Opportunity network—an initiative designed to help community colleges improve student outcomes by increasing the number of students entering and completing high-value workforce and degree transfer programs.
August 25, 2025 -
Educators, Employers Stress “One Team” Collaboration at Workforce Summit
Nearly 300 regional educators, employers, business and workforce training leaders convened for the second “Sierra Workforce Summit” on June 3 to align workforce development efforts for Placer County and the broader Sacramento Region.
July 2, 2025 -

Dr. Denise Bushnell Honored with 2024-25 Hayward Award for Excellence
Sierra College business professor Dr. Denise Bushnell has been honored with the 2024-25 Hayward Award for Excellence in Education.
April 4, 2025