<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" > <channel> <title>National Public Works Day – Amigos805.com</title> <atom:link href="https://amigos805.com/tag/national-public-works-day/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://amigos805.com</link> <description>Information for and about the vibrant Latino community in Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties 805 region</description> <lastBuildDate>Fri, 17 May 2024 05:08:04 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-US</language> <sy:updatePeriod> hourly </sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency> 1 </sy:updateFrequency> <generator>https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2</generator> <item> <title>Ventura County Public Works Agency will welcome 1,200 students on Public Works Day</title> <link>https://amigos805.com/ventura-county-public-works-agency-will-welcome-1200-students-on-public-works-day/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Community Contributor]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2024 15:15:09 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Education]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Local]]></category> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Youth]]></category> <category><![CDATA[National Public Works Day]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Ventura County Public Works Agency]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://amigos805.com/?p=78241</guid> <description><![CDATA[VENTURA COUNTY — More than 1,200 Ventura County students are expected to attend Ventura County Public Works Agency’s (VCPWA) annual National Public Works Day event on May 21, 2024, at the Ventura County Government Center. VCPWA invites K-12 students throughout the county to immerse themselves in the world of public works, getting up close and personal with VCPWA staff and equipment. Arriving in staggered groups throughout the day, each class will be paired with VCPWA tour guides, who will lead the groups through the many agency booths and heavy equipment setups that will take over and transform the “G” and part of “F” parking lots for the day. <p class="more-link-p"><a class="more-link" href="https://amigos805.com/ventura-county-public-works-agency-will-welcome-1200-students-on-public-works-day/">Read more →</a></p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: #993300;"><strong><i>Annual event brings students and community together to learn about the role Public Works plays in keeping community safe</i></strong></span></p> <p><b><a href="https://www.vcpublicworks.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="alignright wp-image-61258" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Public-Works.png" alt="" width="300" height="266" srcset="https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Public-Works.png 355w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Public-Works-300x266.png 300w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Public-Works-260x231.png 260w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Public-Works-160x142.png 160w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>VENTURA COUNTY</b> — More than 1,200 Ventura County students are expected to attend Ventura County Public Works Agency’s (VCPWA) annual National Public Works Day event on May 21, 2024, at the Ventura County Government Center.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p>VCPWA invites K-12 students throughout the county to immerse themselves in the world of public works, getting up close and personal with VCPWA staff and equipment. Arriving in staggered groups throughout the day, each class will be paired with VCPWA tour guides, who will lead the groups through the many agency booths and heavy equipment setups that will take over and transform the “G” and part of “F” parking lots for the day.</p> <p>Before sunrise on May 21, VPCWA crews will begin setting up equipment and truck displays as well as the various booths that each department has spent months putting together to provide interactive demonstrations focused on science, technological innovations, illustrations of current engineering projects, career opportunities and more.</p> <p>“This year’s Public Works Week theme, “Advancing the Quality of Life for All,” is beyond fitting when we consider the multitude of services Public Works provides daily to our county,” said David Sasek, interim director of the agency. “Many of our community members may only see us in times of disaster or recovery response, but so much of the preventative work we do day in and day out isn’t visible. Public Works Day is a great opportunity for us to connect with the community, especially our younger generation, to inspire them and to share the wide range of important work our operations and maintenance teams do every day.”</p> <p>VCPWA provides water, sanitation, vertical construction, survey, grading, roads, transportation systems, controlling and conserving storm waters, and working as first responders for major events.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p>Members of the public, as well as homeschooling parents, are invited to attend from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Government Center in Ventura on May 21.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p><b>About Ventura County Public Works Agency<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></b></p> <p>VCPWA strives to deliver innovative, efficient and cost-effective regional services that are essential to the health, safety, natural resources protection and economic vitality of Ventura County and its residents. Established in 1954, VCPWA employs approximately 410 employees and comprises five departments: Central Services, Engineering Services, Roads & Transportation, Water & Sanitation, and Watershed Protection.</p> <p>VCPWA continues to receive nationwide attention for its effective operations in improving, innovating, and ensuring projects for Ventura County’s unincorporated 542 miles of centerline roads, watersheds, levees, bridges, infrastructures, water and sanitation facilities, and billing services. To learn more about VCPWA, visit <a href="https://protect.checkpoint.com/v2/___https://www.vcpublicworks.org/___.YzJ1OmNvdmF2YW5hbjpjOm86MjMzMTI5MTY5Mjg2M2I1M2NjN2U5Yzg2M2NiYzBmZjQ6NjowY2I4OmU1MzgyNjAxM2NlMGQyNDljOTVlZDFkZjQ2Y2M1ZTgxZTZlMDkxMWIzY2Q5MjA5NmUwOWMwOWE2MmRkMTg1ZWU6cDpU">https://www.vcpublicworks.org/</a></p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>May 23 — Bilingual report — Ventura County Public Works to Host over 1,300 Local Students</title> <link>https://amigos805.com/may-23-bilingual-report-ventura-county-public-works-to-host-over-1300-local-students/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Community Contributor]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sun, 01 Jan 2023 16:37:45 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Business]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Educación]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Education]]></category> <category><![CDATA[En español]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Local]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Locales]]></category> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Noticias]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Youth]]></category> <category><![CDATA[National Public Works Day]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Ventura County Public Works]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://amigos805.com/?p=71473</guid> <description><![CDATA[For this year's National Public Works Day on May 23rd, more than 1,200 students in Ventura County will visit the Ventura County Public Works Agency! National Public Works Day is an opportunity for kindergarten through high school students to learn about the world of public works. PWA provides water, sanitation, vertical construction, survey, grading, roads, transportation systems, controlling and conserving storm waters, and working as first responders for major events. This year's theme, "Connecting the World Through Public Works," highlights how public works professionals connect us through infrastructure, planning, and building. VCPWA will transform the "G" lot at the Government Center into a display of heavy equipment and booths demonstrating the agency's work. Local students will participate in interactive demonstrations focused on science, technological innovations, illustrations of current engineering projects, career opportunities, and more. <p class="more-link-p"><a class="more-link" href="https://amigos805.com/may-23-bilingual-report-ventura-county-public-works-to-host-over-1300-local-students/">Read more →</a></p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><img decoding="async" class="alignright wp-image-61258 size-full" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Public-Works.png" alt="" width="355" height="315" srcset="https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Public-Works.png 355w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Public-Works-300x266.png 300w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Public-Works-260x231.png 260w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Public-Works-160x142.png 160w" sizes="(max-width: 355px) 100vw, 355px" />VENTURA COUNTY</strong> — <span style="letter-spacing: 0.05em;">For this year’s National Public Works Day on May 23rd, more than 1,200 students in Ventura County will visit the Ventura County Public Works Agency! National Public Works Day is an opportunity for kindergarten through high school students to learn about the world of public works. PWA provides water, sanitation, vertical construction, survey, grading, roads, transportation systems, controlling and conserving storm waters, and working as first responders for major events. This year’s theme, “Connecting the World Through Public Works,” highlights how public works professionals connect us through infrastructure, planning, and building.</span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.05em;"> </span></p> <p class="x_x_MsoNormal"><span class="x_x_ContentPasted1 x_ContentPasted0">VCPWA will transform the “G” lot at the Government Center into a display of heavy equipment and booths demonstrating the agency’s work. Local students will participate in interactive demonstrations focused on science, technological innovations, illustrations of current engineering projects, career opportunities, and more.</span></p> <p class="x_x_MsoNormal"><span class="x_x_ContentPasted1 x_ContentPasted0">“Public Works Day is one of our most fun days of the year. Our staff loves to showcase their work to protect and enhance the safety and quality of life in Ventura County and maybe inspire some public works agency staff of the future,” said Jeff Pratt, PWA Director. “With the theme of ‘Connecting the World Through Public Works,’ it is important to note that we collaborate on many projects with the Ventura County Sheriff and the Ventura County Fire Department, as first responders for major events, as engineers in building county jails and other facilities, and in supporting our community during times of need. Employees of the other Ventura County departments will join us<span class="x_ContentPasted0"> </span><b class="x_x_ContentPasted1 x_ContentPasted0">on May 23rd</b>.”</span></p> <p class="x_x_MsoNormal"><span class="x_x_ContentPasted1 x_ContentPasted0">Members of the public, as well as homeschooling parents, are invited from<b class="x_x_ContentPasted1 x_ContentPasted0"><span class="x_ContentPasted0"> </span>11 am to 2 pm</b><span class="x_ContentPasted0"> </span>at the Government Center in Ventura<span class="x_ContentPasted0"> </span><b class="x_x_ContentPasted1 x_ContentPasted0">on May 23rd</b>.</span></p> <p class="x_x_MsoNormal"><span class="x_x_normaltextrun"><b><span class="x_x_ContentPasted1 x_ContentPasted0">About Ventura County Public Works Agency<span class="x_ContentPasted0"> </span></span></b></span><span class="x_x_normaltextrun"><b><span class="x_x_ContentPasted1 x_ContentPasted0" lang="PT">(VCPWA)</span></b></span><span class="x_x_normaltextrun"><span class="x_x_ContentPasted1 x_ContentPasted0"> — </span></span><span class="x_x_normaltextrun"><span class="x_x_ContentPasted1 x_ContentPasted0">VCPWA strives to deliver innovative, efficient, and cost-effective regional services that are essential to the health, safety, natural resources protection, and economic vitality of Ventura County and its residents. Established in 1954, VCPWA employs approximately 400 employees and comprises five departments: Central Services, Engineering Services, Roads & Transportation, Water & Sanitation, and Watershed Protection.</span></span></p> <p class="x_x_MsoNormal"><span class="x_x_normaltextrun"><span class="x_x_ContentPasted1 x_ContentPasted0">VCPWA continues to receive nationwide attention for its effective operations in improving, innovating, and ensuring projects for Ventura County’s unincorporated 542 miles of roads, watersheds, levees, bridges, infrastructures, water and sanitation facilities, and billing services. </span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;">***</p> <div> <h3 class="x_x_MsoNormal"><span class="x_x_normaltextrun"><b><span class="x_x_ContentPasted1">23 de mayo — Las Obras Públicas del Condado de Ventura recibirán a más de 1,300 estudiantes locales</span></b></span></h3> <p class="x_x_MsoNormal"><span class="x_x_normaltextrun"><span class="x_x_ContentPasted1"><strong>CONDADO DE VENTURA</strong> — Para el Día Nacional de las Obras Públicas de este año, el 23 de mayo, ¡más de 1,200 estudiantes del Condado de Ventura visitarán la Agencia de Obras Públicas del Condado de Ventura! El Día Nacional de las Obras Públicas es una oportunidad para que los estudiantes desde el jardín de infancia hasta la escuela secundaria aprendan sobre el mundo de las obras públicas. PWA proporciona agua, saneamiento, construcción vertical, agrimensura, nivelación, carreteras, sistemas de transporte, control y conservación de aguas pluviales, y trabajar como primeros respondedores para grandes eventos. El tema de este año, “Conectando el mundo a través de las obras públicas”, destaca cómo los profesionales de las obras públicas nos conectan a través de las infraestructuras, la planificación y la construcción.</span></span></p> <p class="x_x_MsoNormal"><span class="x_x_normaltextrun"><span class="x_x_ContentPasted1">VCPWA transformará el terreno “G” del Centro de Gobierno en un despliegue de maquinaria pesada y stands que demostrarán el trabajo de la agencia. Los estudiantes locales participarán en demostraciones interactivas centradas en la ciencia, innovaciones tecnológicas, ilustraciones de proyectos de ingeniería actuales, oportunidades profesionales y mucho más.</span></span></p> <p class="x_x_MsoNormal"><span class="x_x_normaltextrun"><span class="x_x_ContentPasted1">“El Día de las Obras Públicas es uno de nuestros días más divertidos del año. A nuestro personal le encanta mostrar su trabajo para proteger y mejorar la seguridad y la calidad de vida en el Condado de Ventura y tal vez inspirar a algún personal de la agencia de obras públicas del futuro”, dijo Jeff Pratt, Director de la PWA. “Con el tema de ‘Conectando el mundo a través de las obras públicas’, es importante señalar que colaboramos en muchos proyectos con el Sheriff del Condado de Ventura y el Departamento de Bomberos del Condado de Ventura, como primeros respondedores en grandes eventos, como ingenieros en la construcción de cárceles del condado y otras instalaciones, y en el apoyo a nuestra comunidad en tiempos de necesidad”. Los empleados de los demás departamentos del condado de Ventura se unirán a nosotros el 23 de mayo”.</span></span></p> <p class="x_x_MsoNormal"><span class="x_x_normaltextrun"><span class="x_x_ContentPasted1">Los miembros del público, así como los padres que educan en casa, están invitados de 11 am a 2 pm en el Centro de Gobierno en Ventura el 23 de mayo.</span></span></p> <p class="x_x_MsoNormal"><span class="x_x_normaltextrun">— </span><span class="x_x_normaltextrun"><b><span class="x_x_ContentPasted1">Acerca de la Agencia de Obras Públicas del Condado de Ventura?— </span></b></span><span class="x_x_normaltextrun"><span class="x_x_ContentPasted1">VCPWA se esfuerza por prestar servicios regionales innovadores, eficientes y rentables que son esenciales para la salud, la seguridad, la protección de los recursos naturales y la vitalidad económica del condado de Ventura y sus residentes. Fundada en 1954, la VCPWA cuenta con aproximadamente 400 empleados y está formada por cinco departamentos: Servicios Centrales, Servicios de Ingeniería, Carreteras y Transporte, Agua y Saneamiento y Protección de Cuencas Hidrográficas.?</span></span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.05em;">La VCPWA sigue recibiendo atención en todo el país por la eficacia de sus operaciones para mejorar, innovar y garantizar proyectos para las 572 millas de carreteras, cuencas hidrográficas, diques, puentes, infraestructuras, instalaciones de agua y saneamiento y servicios de facturación de la zona no incorporada del condado de Ventura.</span></p> </div> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Ventura County Public Works Agency highlights careers, hands-on demonstrations for over 500 students</title> <link>https://amigos805.com/ventura-county-public-works-agency-highlights-careers-hands-on-demonstrations-for-over-500-students/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Community Contributor]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 04 May 2016 14:00:31 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Education]]></category> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[careers]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Government Center]]></category> <category><![CDATA[National Public Works Day]]></category> <category><![CDATA[students]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Ventura County Public Works Agency]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://amigos805.com/?p=27633</guid> <description><![CDATA[VENTURA COUNTY — In what’s becoming a favorite educational experience among local students, Ventura County Public Works Agency’s National Public Works Day public event on Tuesday, May 17, aims to pique students’ interests in the Public Works sector. With over…<p class="more-link-p"><a class="more-link" href="https://amigos805.com/ventura-county-public-works-agency-highlights-careers-hands-on-demonstrations-for-over-500-students/">Read more →</a></p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_27634" style="width: 360px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Capture.jpg" target="_blank" rel="attachment wp-att-27634"><img decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-27634" class="wp-image-27634" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Capture.jpg" alt="Courtesy photo." width="350" height="432" srcset="https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Capture.jpg 492w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Capture-243x300.jpg 243w" sizes="(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-27634" class="wp-caption-text">Courtesy photo.</p></div> <p><strong>VENTURA COUNTY</strong> — In what’s becoming a favorite educational experience among local students, Ventura County Public Works Agency’s National Public Works Day public event on Tuesday, May 17, aims to pique students’ interests in the Public Works sector.</p> <p>With over 500 students expected to attend ranging from elementary schools to high schools, VCPWA will transform the Government Center parking lot and a number of conference rooms into interactive learning centers highlighting the many facets of our local Public Works team. The day will also have emphasis on educating young minds on the endless internship and job opportunities a career in Public Works may offer, giving students the chance to connect with several Public Works officials at a career booth.</p> <p>From 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., VCPWA employees will lead tours of several display booths, including heavy equipment demonstrations that will give students a chance to get up close to the equipment that is used by VCPWA on many of the work sites around the county. Fun activities will also include hands-on stations where students will learn about native and drought tolerant plants, surveying, rain and stream measurements, composting with worms, a chance to visit the Storm Operations Center and for the first time, the unveiling of the new Raptor Study program showcasing hawk and owl exhibits.</p> <p>VCPWA’s commemorative day will include a resolution adopted by the Board of Supervisors in the Hall of Administration at 10:30 a.m. VCPWA Director Jeff Pratt will also announce this year’s “Employees of the Year” recipients.</p> <p>“National Public Works Day is a very important opportunity for us to educate and connect with the public,” said Pratt. “It will give the community a chance to get an in-depth look into a vital organization that is dedicated to providing and sustaining the county’s infrastructure and environment while enhancing the safety, health and quality of life for them.</p> <ul> <li><strong>Media Opportunity:</strong><br /> Who: Ventura County Public Works’ National Public Works Awareness Day<br /> When: Tuesday, May 17<br /> Times: Resolution with the County Board of Supervisors at 10:30 a.m. (Hall of Administration)<br /> Public-activity displays and presentations from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. (Parking lot)<br /> Where: Government Center, 800 S. Victoria Ave., Ventura, Calif. 93009</li> </ul> ]]></content:encoded> </item> </channel> </rss>