Category: Education

Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara — Santa Barbara Magazine – Surf Bayan Summer into fall!

by Community Contributor • September 4, 2025 • Comments Off

We trust you have enjoyed the Surf Bayan Summer brought to us by the Santa Barbara Magazine’s collaboration with DJ Javier with this collectible artist special issue. We’re grateful to the Santa Barbara Magazine team and congratulate them on their 50th anniversary summer issue.

If you haven’t read DJ Javier’s story it’s not too late! Click the button below for the digital version of the magazine and keep those freewheeling beachy summer art vibes on deck just a little bit longer.

We’ve just started installation for DJ Javier: San Milano Drive and look forward to welcoming you back to the museum this fall!

YMCA To Teach All Simi Valley Third Graders Water Safety

by Community Contributor • September 4, 2025 • Comments Off

SANTA PAULA — Beginning in October, the Southeast Ventura YMCA will provide water safety classes to third graders in the Simi Valley Unified School District.

The YMCA, in partnership with the Simi Valley Unified School District, will offer its Safety Around Water (SAW) program to approximately 900 third-grade students at no charge. Bus transportation is included to and from the Simi Valley Family YMCA’s indoor pool, where the swim program will be held.

Third graders from all 18 Simi Valley elementary schools will take part in the four-day program, Monday through Thursday. In-water and out-of-water safety training is included.

Bilingual report — County of Santa Barbara September 2025 Newsletter

by Community Contributor • September 4, 2025 • Comments Off

The California Earthquake Brace & Bolt program offers up to $3,000 to help residents strengthen their homes against earthquake damage. For the first time, it is open to all zip codes in Santa Barbara County and now includes non-owner-occupied rental properties. Applications are open through October 1.

Bilingual report — County of Santa Barbara Board of Supervisors meeting on Sept. 9. Topics Include: Responses to Grand Jury Report on South Coast Housing Crisis, more

by Community Contributor • September 4, 2025 • Comments Off

Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors’ meetings are available in Spanish. Watch live on our Spanish YouTube Channel, or Cable TV subscribers can access Secondary Audio Programming (SAP) in language settings.

Bilingual report — Electrify your ride: CEC gears up for national drive electric month with EV Incentives Resource Fair, free EV consultations, and more

by Community Contributor • September 4, 2025 • Comments Off

SANTA BARBARA — National Drive Electric Month is September 12 to October 12, 2025, and the Community Environmental Council(CEC) is raising awareness about the benefits of driving electric and the thousands of dollars individuals can save on a new or used…

Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) free event and webinar schedule

by Community Contributor • September 3, 2025 • Comments Off

IN-PERSON EVENT: READY • SET • GROW: SMALL BUSINESS SUCCESS WORKSHOP SERIES

September 16, 23 and 30 @ 9:00 am

Join the City of Oxnard and Economic Development Collaborative for a 3-part series to help business owners improve legal compliance, financial planning and marketing. Participants will receive hands-on, practical training to achieve real results, such as official registration, funding readiness, and customer growth. This 3-workshop series will be conducted in English, with the option to answer questions in Spanish. Hands-on materials will be provided in both languages. Address: Oxnard Main Library, 251 S A St., Oxnard, CA, 93030

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Bilingual report — City of Santa Paula Celebrates 100% Graduation Rate in Third Cohort of Youth Readiness Accelerator (YARA) Program

by Community Contributor • September 3, 2025 • Comments Off

SANTA PAULA — The City of Santa Paula proudly recognizes the accomplishments of 13 outstanding participants who have successfully completed the third cohort of the Youth Apprentice Readiness Accelerator (YARA) Program, marking the second time the program has achieved a 100% graduation rate.

This four-week, intensive pre-apprenticeship program prepares local youth, ages 16-24, for high-demand careers in the building trades. Using the nationally recognized Multi-Craft Core Curriculum (MC3) developed by North America’s Building Trades Unions (NABTU), the program provides foundational knowledge and hands-on training that connects graduates directly to registered apprenticeship opportunities.

Bilingual report — The latest news from the County of Ventura

by Community Contributor • September 3, 2025 • Comments Off

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September at the Santa Paula Art Museum

by Community Contributor • September 3, 2025 • Comments Off

Harvey Cusworth’s “Visions of Conejo Valley and the Malibu Coast”
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Saturday, September 13, from 4 PM to 6 PM
$5 SPAM Members • $10 Non-members

Experience the beauty of Ventura County through the eyes of award-winning Thousand Oaks artist Harvey Cusworth. Inspired by California’s distinctive natural light, Cusworth’s expressive oil paintings explore the dynamic between light, color, and form.

Community Environmental Council (CEC) — Last chance to register for CEC’s Climate Stewards Course!

by Community Contributor • September 3, 2025 • Comments Off

From organizing restoration projects to hosting educational podcasts, CEC Climate Stewards are sparking a wave of climate action across California’s Central Coast. If you’re ready to make a real difference in your community, the Climate Stewards certification program is your chance to start.

Register today and get ready to gain the knowledge, tools, confidence, and network to drive impactful change where it matters most.

UCSB — The Current — ‘Video game addiction in teens likely stems from preexisting mental health issues’ and more news

by Community Contributor • September 3, 2025 • Comments Off

UCSB’s Media Neuroscience Lab finds that kids who are already having depressive symptoms and social issues are more likely to get stuck in a cycle of problematic gaming.

Bilingual report — New small business workshop series coming to Ventura City Hall on Oct. 1, 9 and 16

by Community Contributor • September 1, 2025 • Comments Off

ENTURA — The City of Ventura is partnering with the Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to launch Ready • Set • Grow, a free three-part workshop series held at Ventura City Hall located at 501 Poli Street in the Community Meeting Room on Thursdays, Oct. 2, 9, and 16, 2025, from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m.

Bilingual report — Mixteco/Indigena Community Organizing Project — Wine Country Convening on Aug. 30 for Farmworker Justice

by Community Contributor • August 29, 2025 • Comments Off

LOS OLIVOS — This Labor Day weekend, community members, in solidarity with farmworkers, will flood the streets of Los Olivos in a unified and powerful march to demand justice, dignity, and most of all, a living wage for farmworkers. Farmworkers are the backbone of Santa Barbara County’s wine industry, fueling Santa Barbara County’s economy once again not only through agricultural production but through lucrative wine tasting and tourism. Yet, they continue to face low wages, unsafe working conditions, and the constant threat of detention and deportation. Earlier this year, Santa Barbara County Supervisors voted to raise their own salaries, boldly maintaining that hard work deserves higher pay. We agree. The time is now. A living wage for farmworkers today.

Bilingual report — Anonymous Heroes / Héroes Anónimos opens at the Mexican Consulate in Oxnard

by Community Contributor • August 29, 2025 • Comments Off

OXNARD — The Oxnard Performing Arts Center Corporation (OPAC) is proud to announce the opening of Anonymous Heroes / Héroes Anónimos, a special exhibition presented in partnership with the Santa Paula Art Museum and the Consulate of Mexico in Oxnard and curated by Rafael Perea de la Cabada. The exhibition will be on view at the Mexican Consulate, at 3151 W. 5th Street in Oxnard, from September 12 thru January 16, 2026.

Anonymous Heroes / Héroes Anónimos highlights 29 selections from the Santa Paula Art Museum’s permanent collection, paying tribute to the resilience, creativity, and essential contributions of our farmworkers. These “everyday heroes,” often unrecognized in history books, have shaped the cultural and economic fabric of Ventura County and beyond.

Bilingual report — You’re Never a Bother: Ventura County Marks National ‘988 Day’ with Action

by Community Contributor • August 29, 2025 • Comments Off

OXNARD — Ventura County Behavioral Health (VCBH), a department of the Ventura County Health Care Agency (HCA), will join communities nationwide in recognizing the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) second annual “988 Day” on Monday, September 8, 2025. This year’s theme is Compassionate Help. Anytime.

988 Day raises awareness about the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, emphasizing that suicide is preventable and that compassionate support is available anytime, anywhere. The Lifeline provides free, 24/7 access to skilled, caring, and trained counselors by text, chat, or phone call.

Central Coast Alliance for a Sustainable Economy (CAUSE) — When tenants organize, we win stronger protections!

by Community Contributor • August 29, 2025 • Comments Off

We know it’s hard right now. The federal government is harming our communities in so many ways. Housing costs are out of control, immigrant families are still under attack, and it can feel like no one in power is listening.

But this is exactly why we organize.

Organized immigrant tenants and workers are more important than ever. Unethical landlords and bosses can exploit the fear caused by ICE raids to pad their profits, hoping no one will speak out. But when we unite, we build trust, leadership, and courage – we win transformational change.

Especially in times like these, we have to celebrate our wins. This year across the Central Coast, tenants organizing with CAUSE have won historic victories!

Patagonia, Toad&Co join Blue Whales & Blue Skies

by Community Contributor • August 29, 2025 • Comments Off

VENTURA — Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies (BWBS) is proud to welcome two California-based brands known for challenging the status quo of corporate responsibility to its Ambassador program — Patagonia and Toad&Co.

BWBS encourages and verifies shipping companies’ cooperation with voluntary Vessel Speed Reduction (VSR) requests along California’s coast to reduce fatal ship strikes to endangered whales, underwater radiated noise, air pollution and regional greenhouse gas emissions. The majority of international shipping traffic transiting to California ports cooperate in the program.

Bilingual report — The Ventura Police Department announces DUI checkpoint planned for Aug. 29

by Community Contributor • August 29, 2025 • Comments Off

VENTURA — The Ventura Police Department Traffic Unit will conduct a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location within the city limits on Friday, August 29, 2025, from 7:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.

DUI checkpoint locations are chosen based on data showing incidents of impaired driving-related crashes. The primary purpose of checkpoints is not to make arrests, but to promote public safety by deterring residents from driving impaired.

During the checkpoint, officers will look for signs that drivers are under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.

University-level courses & lectures offered to the community by California Lutheran University’s Fifty and Better (FAB) program

by Community Contributor • August 29, 2025 • Comments Off

THOUSAND OAKS — California Lutheran University’s Fifty and Better (FAB) program is pleased to announce its fall course session, early fall lectures and early fall chair yoga, Qigong and Tai Chi for fall prevention classes.

Amid tensions in the United States and questions about our democracy, FAB has worked to provide educational opportunities that delve into topics related to authoritarianism and our democracy, as well as offer lighter educational fair to provide a chance to escape the daily news cycle.

The fall course series, beginning September 2nd, offers four-week courses on a wide range of topics.

County of Ventura District 2 Supervisor Jeff Gorell — Community Update – Crime Prevention Tips

by Community Contributor • August 29, 2025 • Comments Off

In response to recent burglaries in the Santa Rosa Valley area, the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office partnered with Rosemary Allison, the Santa Rosa Valley CERT and Neighborhood Watch Coordinator, to provide residents with key safety information and practical tips to help secure their homes and property.

Representatives from the Moorpark Sheriff’s Station shared crime prevention strategies and encouraged residents to remain vigilant. These tips are an important reminder for all community members in communities throughout the area.

The Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara, — Ry Rocklen & Labor Day Flash Sale

by Community Contributor • August 29, 2025 • Comments Off

We’re delighted to share “Torch Cafe”, an art award and edition produced by Ry Rocklen for the Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara. This ceramic object uses a photograph from the Metropolitan Museum of Art of an ancient “torch holder” that has been glazed to one side. Its back has become a carrier of a form from our modern times, a stack of disposable coffee cups. “Torch Cafe” is a synthesis of ancient and contemporary objects that plays with the tropes of trophies and awards. It’s is a vehicle for remembering, recognition, and celebration.

UCSB — The Current — ‘Years after an earthquake, rivers still carry the mountains downstream’ and more news, events

by Community Contributor • August 27, 2025 • Comments Off

A sediment surge after the Wenchuan Quake offers clues to mountain-building mechanics and reveals long-term hazards.

Community Environmental Council (CEC) introduces the Central Coast Resilience Hubs Accelerator

by Community Contributor • August 27, 2025 • Comments Off

The California Central Coast is on the frontlines of climate change — from extreme heat to wildfires to flooding, natural disasters are becoming part of our new reality. We may not be able to control when they strike, but we do hold the power to transform risk into readiness and build more resilient communities that continue to thrive in the wake of climate challenges.

To help residents who are most vulnerable, the Community Environmental Council (CEC) is partnering with the Central Coast Climate Collaborative (4C), County of Santa Barbara, Tri-County Regional Energy Network (3C-REN), and several area nonprofits to introduce the Central Coast Community Resilience Hubs Accelerator.

Museum of Ventura County unveils its exciting September events lineup

by Community Contributor • August 26, 2025 • Comments Off

VENTURA COUNTY — The Museum of Ventura County is thrilled to present a series of engaging, educational, and family friendly events throughout September across our Ventura and Agriculture Museum (Santa Paula) locations. From a nostalgic agricultural celebration to deep dives into local history, our lineup fosters community connection and celebrates our region’s cultural heritage.

Bilingual report — Ventura County Behavioral Health invites community members to Town Halls (Sept. 16, 25; Oct. 7, 8, 16) to discuss Proposition 1 changes

by Community Contributor • August 25, 2025 • Comments Off

Proposition 1 aims to expand access to behavioral health care (mental health and substance use) and housing support, especially for individuals facing complex challenges such as housing instability and serious behavioral health conditions. As the State of California updates how behavioral health funding is prioritized, community voices will play a vital role in shaping local programs and services.

Learn about Southeast Ventura County YMCA’s youth & government programs at upcoming information meetings (Sept. 2, 3, 4)

by Community Contributor • August 25, 2025 • Comments Off

WESTLAKE VILLAGE — Kick-off meetings are scheduled for the first week in September for the Southeast Ventura County YMCA’s three Youth & Government Model Legislature & Court delegation programs.

Youth & Government is an opportunity for high school students to learn how government works and join over 60 Youth & Government delegations from around California in two statewide conferences culminating in the Model Legislative & Court Conference in the legislative chambers at the State Capitol in Sacramento.

Bilingual report — Peoples’ Self-Help Housing August 2025 Newsletter

by Community Contributor • August 25, 2025 • Comments Off

We recently learned of the passing of Jeanette Duncan, who, for nearly four decades, was the very heartbeat of our organization.

Joining not too long after our founding in 1970 by a few volunteer community members and on the heels of the Fair Housing Act, Jeanette began her time as our first Executive Director with People’s Self-Help Housing, supporting individuals and families to build their own houses and achieve their dream of home ownership. Coming alongside those spirited volunteers as their shovels broke ground on those first houses, she subsequently recruited a core of professionals whose dedication would see the work of People’s expanding to serve thousands spread across the tri-counties of the Central Coast.

Bilingual report — Allan Hancock College’s Community Education offering noncredit classes for Fall

by Community Contributor • August 25, 2025 • Comments Off

SANTA MARIA — Allan Hancock College’s Community Education is currently inviting Northern Santa Barbara County residents from all walks of life to register for noncredit classes.

This fall, AHC Community Education is offering noncredit, tuition-free courses in a wide range of subjects, as well as affordable fee-based courses that offer everything from educational enrichment to job skill development and training. The classes are open to everyone, no matter their age, background, or educational level.

Bilingual commentary — Does AI Portend the Death of Freelancing?

by Community Contributor • August 22, 2025 • Comments Off

Several years ago, I thought I would try my hand at freelancing. I took an online course on proofreading, passed the exam at the end of the course, and plunged into the gig economy.

Bilingual report — Ventura County Community Foundation (VCCF) — Exciting Update on Ventura County Neighbors Support Fund (First round funding reaching families through MICOP, Westminster Free Clinic, 805 UndocuFund and Friends of Fieldworkers)

by Community Contributor • August 21, 2025 • Comments Off

Dear Ventura County Community Foundation Family,

There’s a beautiful word from Southern Africa—Ubuntu—that captures the heart of what we are doing together through the Ventura County Neighbors Support Fund. Ubuntu means “I am because we are.” It reminds us that our lives are deeply connected, our humanity bound together. As Archbishop Desmond Tutu said:

“My humanity is bound up in yours, for we can only be human together.”

Over the past three weeks, that spirit of Ubuntu has come alive in Ventura County. More than 100 households have already contributed over $136,000 (including $20,000 in pledges). Each gift is a powerful reminder that when one family struggles, the whole community feels it—and when one family is lifted up, we all rise.

Teatro de las Américas — Sonidos de Ausencias | El Chavo de Ox | Nos Traen Cortitos 2025

by Community Contributor • August 21, 2025 • Comments Off

Sounds of Absences

What drives you to leave everything behind and emigrate?
Lives that cross paths without seeking each other.
Solitudes that brush against each other.
How far does your dream take you? And how much are you willing to lose?

PREMIERE AUGUST 29

You’re going to laugh, you’re going to be moved, and maybe… you’ll be silent for a long time.

RSVP NOW – The Port of Hueneme’s 3rd annual World Oceans Day Sustaining the Seas Summit

by Community Contributor • August 21, 2025 • Comments Off

Limited Spots Available
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Bilingual report — Aug. 26 County of Santa Barbara Board of Supervisors Meeting. Topics Include: Retail Food Facility Fees, County Support for State Legislation Prohibiting Masking and Requiring Identification Displayed of Law Enforcement Officials, Open Space Element

by Community Contributor • August 21, 2025 • Comments Off

The next regular meeting of the
County Board of Supervisors is scheduled for
9 a.m. Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Joseph Centeno Betteravia Government Administration Building
Board Hearing Room
511 East Lakeside Parkway, Santa Maria
The public may participate virtually or in person at the County Board Hearing Room
in Santa Barbara or Santa Maria.

Cal Lutheran begins 2025-26 Academic Year with improved student experience

by Community Contributor • August 21, 2025 • Comments Off

THOUSAND OAKS — The 2025-2026 school year begins at California Lutheran University on Aug. 25 with over 1,000 incoming undergraduate and graduate students.

To better serve students and their families by connecting some of the most critical campus offices that support student enrollment and graduation needs, the university has established a new Student Central.This convenient location brings together Academic and Registrar Services, Student Accounts and Financial Aid, all under one roof where students can register for classes and check financial aid and account balances.

The latest news from County of Ventura District 2 Supervisor Jeff Gorell

by Community Contributor • August 21, 2025 • Comments Off

Dear Neighbors,

As a new school year begins, I want to wish our local students and families a wonderful start and remind everyone to stay safe on the roadways. In this newsletter, you’ll find important updates, resources, and details about upcoming community events—I hope you’ll join me.

Warm regards,
Jeff

Jeff Gorell, Ventura County Supervisor, District 2
SupevisorGorell@ventura.org

Museum of Ventura County — Tractors, Traditions & Family Fun This Labor Day!

by Community Contributor • August 20, 2025 • Comments Off

Join us for the Agriculture Museum’s 10th Annual Labor Day Tractor Fair on September 1st, immediately following the Santa Paula Parade. This beloved community event celebrates Santa Paula’s rich agricultural heritage with family-friendly activities, live music by the Van Allen Twins, captivating presentations and tours, and a deep appreciation for our local farming culture.

The fair offers a fresh perspective on bridging farming’s past, present, and future through engaging exhibits and interactive activities. It aims to unite our community, promote sustainable farming practices, and inspire the next generation to explore rewarding careers in agriculture.

UCSB — The Current — ‘University of California Annual Commitment to Address Discrimination and Harassment’ and more information

by Community Contributor • August 20, 2025 • Comments Off

President James B. Milliken shares a message with the UC community.

Social Justice Fund for Ventura County (SJFVC) — Justice in Motion – Fellows Get It Done!

by Community Contributor • August 20, 2025 • Comments Off

SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, October 11, 2025; 11am – 2pm

Thanking 2024 Fellows! | Welcoming 2025 Fellows!

Studio Channel Islands – Camarillo

Details to follow.

Bilingual report — Santa Paula Creek Flood Risk Management Project accepting public comments through Aug. 25

by Community Contributor • August 20, 2025 • Comments Off

Santa Paula Creek is a tributary to the Santa Clara River located along the east side of the City of Santa Paula. The project aims to reduce flood risk and enhance community safety. Following two early public scoping meetings held in July, the public is encouraged to provide feedback to help guide the study’s scope, shape possible measures and alternatives, and assess potential environmental impacts.

Community Environmental Council (CEC) — Your electric vehicle tax credit disappears on Sept. 30

by Community Contributor • August 20, 2025 • Comments Off

You have less than 50 days to lock in major savings on an electric vehicle before federal incentives disappear. Right now, you can get up to $7,500 off a new EV or plug-in hybrid, or up to $4,000 off a used one through IRS Clean Vehicle Tax Credits.

When Congress passed the “Big Beautiful Bill,” they slashed the program’s timeline, moving its expiration date up to September 30, 2025 instead of 2032. That means buyers only have a short window left to take advantage of these savings before they’re gone for good.

13th Annual luncheon to honor community award recipients and feature Keynote speaker David Kessler at the Rosewood Miramar Beach Resort

by Community Contributor • August 20, 2025 • Comments Off

“CenCal Health is an incredible partner to Hospice of Santa Barbara and provides access to high-quality health services, along with education and outreach, for thousands of low-income and marginalized families in Santa Barbara County,” said David Selberg, CEO of HSB. “They know that our entire community thrives when we all achieve optimal health together.”

People’s Self-Help Housing Celebrates 55th Anniversary

by Community Contributor • August 20, 2025 • Comments Off

CENTRAL COAST — This month, People’s Self-Help Housing (PSHH) celebrated 55 years as an organization. To commemorate this historic milestone, staff gathered to reminisce on past achievements and to look forward to the next half century.
“What a privilege for an organization to celebrate 55 years,” said Ken Trigueiro, PSHH CEO & President. “From our origins on the heels of the seminal Fair Housing Act of 1968 to today, we have been proud to participate in the numerous partnerships that have brought tens of thousands of units of affordable housing to the Central Coast.”

Pete Parker named Ventura College Foundation director of development

by Community Contributor • August 20, 2025 • Comments Off

“While the Ventura College Foundation has created a significant impact, needs continue to grow,” says Parker. “Students seek financial support at a high rate, and campus programs are continually expanded. The foundation must regularly generate new support to help fund current initiatives and pave the way toward future special campaigns. Every person, company, community group, and foundation is a potential donor. My job is to connect as many as possible to Ventura College.”

Bilingual report — Ventura County Office of Education — Back to School Message, Logo Contest, Constitution Day, and more…

by Community Contributor • August 19, 2025 • Comments Off

As the 2025–2026 school year gets underway, I want to extend a heartfelt welcome to every student and family in Ventura County. This is an exciting time for students to reunite with friends, meet new teachers, and pursue fresh opportunities for growth and learning. But for many families, this year begins not only with hope, but with anxiety and fear.

Our message to all families is simple: We are ready for you. We welcome you. We stand with you. Our staff are trained to protect your children and connect your family to critical resources.

The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara and 2nd Story Associates provided school supplies to low-income youth and their families

by Community Contributor • August 19, 2025 • Comments Off

SANTA BARBARA — The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara (HACSB), in partnership with its nonprofit affiliate, 2nd Story Associates, hosted its 13th Annual Tools for School event on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at Presidio Springs Community Room (721 Laguna Street, Santa Barbara). At this year’s event, HACSB distributed around 400 backpacks filled with school supplies to approximately 200 families, ensuring local students had the resources they need to start the school year prepared.

People’s Self-Help Housing Releases 2025-2030 Strategic Plan Five-year plan shares commitment to expanding housing access

by Community Contributor • August 19, 2025 • Comments Off

“With over a year and a half in the making, this plan has been thoroughly and carefully crafted to highlight the organizational values of PSHH and more importantly, provide more housing access throughout the Central Coast,” said Ken Trigueiro, PSHH CEO & President. “We are proud to share and use this plan as our guide for the next five years, and we invite our supporters and partners to join us as we build a more just and compassionate future, one home and one life at a time.”

California Lutheran University students excel with Summer Research Fellowships

by Community Contributor • August 19, 2025 • Comments Off

“The program is all about experiential learning, so our students aren’t just assistants helping faculty with their research; they’re full collaborators in the process,” said Andrea Sell, Ph.D., director of Research Development and Support. “This kind of faculty-student collaboration with close, hands-on mentorship helps students realize they’re not just passive consumers of knowledge, they’re capable of making real contributions to their fields.”

Community Environmental Council (CEC) — There’s still time to join CEC’s next Climate Stewards cohort starting Sept. 9!

by Community Contributor • August 19, 2025 • Comments Off

You’re not the only one ready to take action for our planet’s future — and you don’t have to do it alone. CEC’s Climate Stewards certification course equips everyday people with the knowledge, tools, and network of activists to lead equitable climate solutions right where they live.

This is your chance to find your place in the climate movement. Through the 8-week course, you’ll explore the science and psychology of climate change, participate in hands-on field trips, and design a custom Stewardship Project that’s meaningful to you and supports climate resilience.

Community Colleges of Ventura County ranked among Top 25 in State for Student ROI

by Community Contributor • August 19, 2025 • Comments Off

CAMARILLO — All three Community Colleges of Ventura County—Moorpark, Oxnard and Ventura—ranked among the Top 25 in California for return on investment, according to a new College Futures Foundation report on economic mobility. The Golden Returnsreport, which measures how quickly students recoup educational costs through post-enrollment earnings, placed Moorpark at #7, Oxnard at #9 and Ventura at #19 statewide.

The analysis was conducted in partnership between the College Futures Foundation and the HEA group, a research and consulting agency focused on college access, value and economic mobility. The comparison covered 327 public, private nonprofit and for-profit community and career colleges across 12 California economic regions.

Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) free event and webinar schedule

by Community Contributor • August 19, 2025 • Comments Off

SBA: MYSBA CERTIFICATION TRAINING: NAVIGATING THE APPLICATION PROCESS

August 21 @ 11:00 am

This webinar will assist small business owners who have successfully submitted a MySBA certification application to navigate the application process. Presenters will discuss how to respond and resubmit an application that has been “Returned to Business”, responses to requests for information (RFI), and other frequently asked questions.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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