Business View Magazine - May 2024

need for effective data management to support informed decision-making. Education and workforce development are also at the forefront of the county’s strategic initiatives.“We are heavily invested in our Career Technical Education (CTE) programs and have partnered with Mother Lode job training,” Gallino says. These programs are designed to prepare students for college and high- demand technical and skilled trade careers, crucial for the local economy. Belli adds an aviation-specific perspective to the workforce discussion, highlighting innovative efforts at the airport to foster education in avionics.“One of our business owners at the airport is pursuing an FAA grant to integrate avionics training into high school curricula,” she reveals. This initiative addresses the aviation industry’s needs by educating a new generation of technicians and engineers in Calaveras County. “Such programs could significantly enhance the readiness of our youth for high-skilled jobs in aviation, where a large support team is essential even before a pilot steps into an aircraft.” 197 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 11, ISSUE 05 CALAVERAS COUNTY & CALAVERAS COUNTY AIRPORT