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Program Recommendation

Overview

The program recommendation process outlined by the California Community College Chancellor’s Office (CCCCO) requires that all requests to add new programs or certificates to a college’s inventory of occupational programs include a recommendation from the Regional Consortium.

The process is intended to inform regional discussion and foster collaboration with the goal of developing and advancing career education programs that address the local workforce and student needs. 

Submission Process

If you are a faculty or staff member who has been tasked with developing a new CTE certificate or degree program, you will need to secure BACCC recommendation before you submit your program approval documents to the State Chancellor’s Office for formal approval (chaptering).

How to Submit a Program Recommendation

Step 1

Request LMI from the Center of Excellence (COE)

To start the recommendation process, request the latest Labor Market Information by completing a online LMI form.

LMI Request

Step 2

Review & Discuss Your COE LMI Report

Review current LMI for related market/economic conditions & similar programs in your service area.

Step 3

Complete “Request for Regional Recommendation” Online Form

Colleges submit programs including COE LMI report to Regional CTE by the deadline.

regionalcte.org

Step 4

Program Recommendation Review & Voting Process

Ballot is sent with voting deadline. Recommendations are finalized during the BACCC monthly call .

BACCC Meetings

Step 5

BACCC Post-Vote Follow Up

After the vote, the BACCC will send a confirmation notice with consent agenda for inclusion when submitting to CCCCO for chaptering.

2024-2025 Program Submission Deadlines

Deadline to SubmitMeeting Date
Friday, September 19, 2025Wednesday, October 22, 2025 @ CCCAOE Palm Springs
Friday, October 17, 2025Thursday, November 20, 2025
Friday, November 21, 2025Thursday, December 18, 2025
Friday, December 19, 2025Thursday, January 15, 2026
Friday, January 16, 2026Thursday, February 19, 2026
Friday, February 20, 2026Thursday, March 19, 2026
Friday, March 20, 2026Thursday, April 16, 2026
Friday, April 17, 2026Thursday, May 21, 2026
Friday, May 22, 2026Thursday, June 18, 2026
Friday, June 19, 2026Thursday, July 16, 2026
No BACCC Meeting in August due to Summer Break
Friday, August 21, 2026Thursday, September 17, 2026
Friday, September 18, 2026Thursday, October 15, 2026
Friday, October 16, 2026Thursday, November 19, 2026
Friday, November 20, 2026Thursday, December 17, 2026