California’s Labor Market in Ten Years: Which Jobs will be In-Demand in 2033?

Luke Meyer is the director of the Los Angeles Center of Excellence for Labor Market Research (LA COE), hosted at Mt. San Antonio College in Walnut. Luke holds a Master’s degree in psychology and evaluation from Claremont Graduate University as well as an MA in education from the University of La Verne. Prior to joining the COE team in 2017, Luke conducted research for the Department of Public Social Services, evaluating the effectiveness of various social programs and services. Throughout his professional career, Luke has worn many hats–from group home treatment counselor and manager, to community-based caseworker, to home mortgage consultant, to community college professor and after-school enrichment teacher, to research assistant and program evaluator–his path has veered and winded, but at the heart of each step along the way one thing has remained constant, Luke’s desire to help others. His research with the COE directs community college students towards living wage jobs in growing fields, especially in middle-skill occupations that support local labor markets.

Topic – Design Matters: Rethinking Learning Environments

In contemporary times, employment arrangements that entail a blend of remote and on-site work, as well as collaborations with teams spanning different time zones along with cultural norms are becoming increasingly prevalent. Hence, it is crucial to adopt emerging technologies and comprehend how to design/create effective educational experiences. In this keynote, we shall examine how to utilize and assess responsive CTE programs and physical and digital environments while ensuring inclusive and equitable learning spaces. The fundamental takeaway is that the design of the program matters most.

About Kenneth Shelton

Ken, holds a Master’s in Design and Educational Technology, and has over two decades of teaching experience, especially at the Middle School level, integrating technology. He is an Apple Distinguished Educator, Google Certified Innovator, and Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert. Having served on the California State Superintendent of Public Instruction’s Education Technology Task Force, Ken champions equitable learning opportunities. His vast expertise includes Organizational Leadership, Policy Analysis, Inclusive Learning, Antibias/Antiracism, Career and Technical Education, and more. Recognized by the International Society for Technology in Education, he earned the Digital Equity Professional Learning Network Excellence Award in 2018 and the Making IT Happen Award in 2022. EdTech Magazine has hailed him as a top influencer. Globally in demand, Ken speaks at conferences, schools, and NGOs, supporting entities like State Departments of Education and Ministries of Education. Currently, Ken is on the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advisory Board for numerous tech firms and non-profits. Beyond advisory, his contributions encompass policy analysis, platform assessment, and community outreach, all geared toward fostering an inclusive, equitable future in education.