Representative Mary Bono Mack Visits CVEP
This past Wednesday Representative Mary Bono Mack toured the Rabobank Regional Business Center and from our offices announced her plan to create jobs, calling it "Making 'Made in America' Matter Again." On the tour we discussed how we can collaborate and attract businesses and jobs to the Coachella Valley. Click on the following links to read/watch coverage from the visit - KPSP Local 2 coverage or The Desert Sun. |
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Join CVEP & COD in Launching the CVSBDC
This Wednesday, January 18th CVEP is hosting a Launch party to celebrate the opening of the SBDC right here in the Rabobank Regional Business Center. This regional collaboration is significant in supporting economic growth and development of the valley economy by advancing job creation, retention and business expansion. Please join us at 4:00 p.m. for the festivities including a presentation by representatives from the regional SBA and SBDC offices, the Inland Empire Economic Partnership, and our partners for the program, College of the Desert. Legislative representatives will also be present.
Wednesday, January 18th at 4:00 p.m. - click here for details. |
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CVEP Assists in Job Shadow Day
This past Tuesday, CVEP's Workforce Excellence and Cathedral City High School's Health and Environmental Academy of Learning (HEAL) connected students with local career possibilities by taking them onsite to meet local industry professionals in the community for Job Shadow Day. The goal of these work-based learning opportunities is to help students develop interests that will lead to productive, satisfying careers, and to provide them with the tools to succeed in the future workforce through relevant teaching, while promoting awareness of and investment in their community.
In collaboration with industry partners, students will observe surgery at JFK Memorial Hospital, learn about sustainability efforts at hospital sites and Burrtec, visit biomass plants, Lifestream, The Braille Institute, and Coachella Valley Water District, to name a few. Coverage of the event can be watched by clicking on the following links - KPSP Local 2, KESQ and The Desert Sun. |
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CVEP Chooses FAFSA PSA Winners
CVEP's Workforce Excellence Team would like to extend congratulations to the following students who participated in our first ever video contest creating a Public Service Announcement discussing the importance of completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). These students did a fabulous job and their talent really showed through in the short films they created. Be sure to look out for our First Place winners, Fatima Salcedo and Taylor Burns, as their video will be aired on KPSP Local 2 and some of our other local television stations and media outlets.
1st Place: Fatima Salcedo and Taylor Burns, Cathedral City High School
2nd Place: Edson Carillo, Jahaziel Hernandez and Abraham Diaz, Indio High School
3rd Place: Jessie Villarreal and Salvador Camino, Cathedral City High School
4th Place: Donielle Gerrell, Cathedral City High School |
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Mark your Calendar - Upcoming Events
(click on links for further details)
Coachella Valley SBDC Launch Party - January 18 from 4 - 7 p.m.
7:30-9:00 a.m. UCR Palm Desert Graduate Center
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Upcoming Business Educational Courses
CVWBC click for a complete list of classes and details
January 17th - CARAT Webinar: E-Commerce
January 18th - ABC's of Starting a Business
January 24th - Writing a Business Plan
January 25th - Delivering Superior Customer Service
January 25th - Online Communication Tools Webinar
January 26th - Website Development
SCORE January 18th - Business Structures - What are my choices & which is best for me?
Successful Exporting in Today's Global Economy January 25
Hosted by Rancho Santiago, Center for International Trade Development & Riverside County EDA/College of Foreign Trade. |
