José Millan was appointed by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger as Vice Chancellor in December 2005. In this capacity, he oversees the programs within the Economic Development and Workforce Preparation Division. José brings a tremendous amount of expertise and knowledge of economic development and employment issues to this position, having previously served as California's State Labor Commissioner, Assistant Director for Human Resources for Cabrillo College in Santa Cruz, California, and as Equal Employment Opportunity Program Manager for the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in Berkeley, California. José is a strong proponent of education and training as the key factor in developing a well-trained, professional workforce to meet California's current and future needs, having developed and taught certificate training programs for Farm Labor Contractors, and Labor Compliance Officers with Fresno City College's Training Institute.
José hails from Los Angeles, California, where he attended Pitzer College, receiving his B.A. in History in 1977. He went on to attend the School for International Training in Brattleboro, Vermont, where he received his Master's degree in Management in 1981. José also holds a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Houston, where he graduated from the College of Law in 1985.