Gov. Gavin Newsom paid a visit Wednesday to Modesto to promote a plan for career opportunities for people with valuable skills but without a four-year college degree.
Newsom stopped at the Modesto Junior College West Campus fire training center for an hourlong conversation with local government and education officials about skills-based hiring and education.
Modesto Mayor Sue Zwahlen said specialized education programs provide students with the hands-on training and skills necessary to fill in-demand jobs in manufacturing, health care and business. The mayor said state and local representatives are standing together to empower students who choose a career and technical education path, which can serve as a foundation for a thriving economy…