Volume 14| March 2021

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEWS & INVESTOR UPDATES

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-FROM THE CEO'S DESK- ORGANIZATIONAL UPDATES FROM CEO, DAVE WHITE Read Dave's Letter Here - VOLT INSTITUTE UPDATES- LEARN ABOUT THE NEW UPDATES AND ADDITIONS TO VOLT INSTITUTE Learn More Here

NEED TO UPSKILL YOUR WORKFORCE? SPRING MAINTENANCE MECHANIC CLASSES START APRIL 6TH! VOLT is gearing up for its biggest year yet. Hundreds of thousands of dollars in equipment from a grant from the Economic Development Administration has been delivered and is in the process of being installed. If you are an employer in Modesto or Turlock and you laid off employees due to COVID, they are eligible to enroll in the Maintenance Mechanic training free of charge. Slots for the Modesto COVID scholarship are starting to fill up just as Turlock announced plans for its own program. If you are interested, please email Tyler Richardson. New classes start for the rigorous 360-hour training so let us know if you have incumbent workers you want to enroll. Remember you are entitled to an investor discount based on your level of investment!

VOLT INSTITUTE LAUNCHES AGILE PROJECT MANAGEMENT COURSE BEGINNING SOON This remote learning course is designed for supervisors, managers, and administrators. The 20-hour training is organized around 8, two-hour sessions and 4 hours of course project work. Classes begin on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 and conclude on Thursday, April 22, 2121. During each session, students will meet with the instructor and other course participants through online video conferencing. Course Overview: Project Management Process Leading a Project Team (Teamwork) Agile + Project Communication Time Management Register Here Today!

VOLT SUPERVISOR DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY CAN HELP YOU CREATE IMPACTFUL SUPERVISORS! From the field to the cooler and plant, impactful supervisors are at the core of a flourishing business. These men and women streamline productivity, positively influence employees, and effectively execute your company vision. This type of supervisor must be cultivated and provided intentional education, exposure and encouragement.   The SDA is a 4-part class starting on April 6th. Class schedule: April 6, 2021 April 20, 2021 May 4, 2021 May 18, 2021 Students will learn: Introduction to Team Building Playing to Your Strengths and Talents Qualities and Leadership Traits of an Effective Supervisor Only a few days left to Register at: https://www.voltinstitute.com

Our virtual event will be released in phases on the ValleyAgTech.org website and will focus on emerging agriculture technologies, our role in worldwide agriculture, and how your peers are adjusting due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Check back often for new videos coming throughout Spring 2021 Watch the videos here!

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UPCOMING SBDC WEBINARS April 1st, 2021- E-Commerce Webinar April 6th, 2021- Restaurant Revitalization Fund April 13th, 2021- Grow Your Business With Google

SPOTLIGHT YOUR BUSINESS ABOVE! Have news to share in this newsletter? Contact our Director of Marketing & Communications, April Potter via email: apotter@opportunitystanislaus.com