Ventura County Community College District

Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD) is a Hispanic Serving Institution and educational organization based in Camarillo, California, that has been registered to receive federal awards since February 2004. The district provides specialized workforce training and educational services to federal agencies, with a particular focus on supporting defense industry needs and enhancing student outcomes for Hispanic and low-income populations. Through its multiple colleges, including Oxnard College and Moorpark College, VCCCD delivers innovative educational programs, professional development initiatives, and career pathway training aligned with both local workforce demands and federal mission requirements.

VCCCD's federal contracting activity demonstrates its capacity to deliver specialized technical training in support of military operations and personnel development. The district was awarded a $16,960 firm fixed-price purchase order by the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) on September 23, 2025, to provide Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machine training to EX52 personnel. This contract, which was not designated as a set-aside, consisted of two four-week intensive training courses delivered at VCCCD's Camarillo location, with courses scheduled Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., running from October 1-16, 2025, and November 5-20, 2025, respectively. The contract completion date was December 31, 2025. This engagement reflects VCCCD's established relationship with the Office of Naval Research and demonstrates the district's expertise in developing workforce solutions that directly support Naval Base Ventura County's operational requirements.

VCCCD's federal grant portfolio reflects a robust commitment to educational innovation, faculty development, and career pathway creation, with the majority of funding flowing from the Department of Education Office of Postsecondary Education. The district has received multiple Project Grants under the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE) program, including a $628,600 award to Oxnard College for the Faculty Professional Development Project (awarded June 1, 2023, through May 31, 2026), a $300,000 grant supporting the Cybersecurity Protects Public Infrastructure Project at Moorpark College (awarded June 1, 2023, through May 31, 2026), and a $225,000 award for the Work-to-Learn Project at Moorpark College (awarded September 1, 2022, through August 31, 2025). Additionally, VCCCD received a Project Grant from the Office of Postsecondary Education for the Moorpark College Child Care Access Means Parents in School Project (October 1, 2021, through September 30, 2025) and a grant from the Office of Naval Research for the Locally Sourced initiative developing college-to-career pathways for engineering technicians at Naval Base Ventura County (August 1, 2021, through January 31, 2025). These grants collectively support faculty training, STEM education, childcare access, cybersecurity infrastructure, and workforce development initiatives designed to improve student success and connect classroom instruction with career opportunities, particularly for underrepresented populations.