Jim Young, B.A. in Business Management from St. Mary’s College. 20 years experience working with a private high school, adult education, community colleges, and apprenticeship and trade associations. 15 years business consulting focused on developing business partnerships with community colleges, writing training based certification and assessments for small businesses. 13 years as Association Executive Director of a large trade association.

B.S. in Business Administration La Jolla University. Involved in education for more than 30 years with experience in state and federal apprenticeship programs, vocational training, and teaching college level business courses. Association experience includes Pacific Legal Foundation, Western Electrical Contractors Association, and Air Conditioning Trade Association. He also handled government affairs and oversight on labor compliance.