Pathways to Success student produced TV show to air this weekend

It is with much excitement that we announce the official launch of College Universe television program.  College Universe, a project of CVEP's Pathways to Success program, has been in production for several months and is the brain child of Ernie Rios, Pathways to Success Program Director.  The program is produced by CVEP/Pathways to Success Scholarship students who work both in front and behind the cameras, as well as in partnership with KPSP Local 2.  These students are currently majoring in business, political science, or film-TV at UCR, College of the Desert or CSU San Bernardino. 

College Universe is a 30 minute television program which will air quarterly to highlight the role of education in career achievement. The inaugural episode features interviews with Dick Heckmann, entrepreneur, Holly Copeland, volunteer coordinator for PS International Film Festival and Jim Casey, Integrated Wealth Management. 

College Universe has come to fruition because of the dedication and assistance from local professionals; these program producers include Gloria Margarita, Dr. Carreon Foundation, Jill Switzer, UCR Palm Desert Graduate Center, and Frank Ramirez, CSU San Bernardino. 

The team at KPSP Local 2 has generously assisted with the production and the promotion of the program.  Click here to see the promotion on KPSP's Eye on the Desert or click here to see the promo spot to air on KPSP Local 2. 

The first episode of College Universe will air this Saturday, March 12 at 6:30 p.m. on KPSP Local 2. 

California exports post highest ever totals for January

An article published in The Sacramento Bee, reports California started 2011 with record level of exported goods.  Exports saw a 14.5 percent rise over the same month in 2010.  This news also "marks the 15th consecutive month of year-over-year increases in California's export trade."  Read more.... 

Help to make a difference for Coachella Valley students

CVEP's Pathways to Success program awards over $1.5 million in scholarship money to local high school seniors who will be attending college next year and to current college students who are from the Coachella Valley.  Deadline to apply for this year's PTS scholarship is next week, March 17. 

CVEP/Pathways to Success is looking for local professionals to review these scholarship applications.  If you are interested in becoming a Scholarship Reader and want to learn more about how to help make a difference to a local student please click here to email the Pathways to Success team. 

Mark your Calendar - Upcoming Events  

March 14 & 15

Greentech Media's 2011 Solar Summit, Hyatt Grand Champion Resort

Thursday, March 17

CVEP's Renewable Energy Roundtable

"Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan" (DRECP) Guest Speaker:  Scott Flint, Program Manager - California Energy Commission - DRECP, Siting, Transmission, and Environmental Protection Division 

7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. UCR Palm Desert Graduate Center

Friday April 1

CVEP Legislative Breakfast - "The California Budget:  Local Impact" Presentations and discussions with Senator Bill Emmerson, Senator Juan Vargas, Assemblyman Brian Nestande and  a representative of Assemblyman Manuel Perez  

7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at Bellatrix, Classic Club - RSVP details to follow

May 12 - 13

3rd Annual Coachella Valley Energy Summit Workshop & Bus Tour, Palm Springs Convention Center - Keynote Speakers to include Ed Begley, Jr., actor & environmentalist, and Gene Rodrigues, Director of Energy Efficiency, Southern California Edison.   More details to follow.