VOLT to Start New PLC Boot Camps and Maintenance Mechanic Classes, Investor Discounts Available
New boot camps in Programmable Logic Controllers are scheduled for March, April, and May. These one week courses, sponsored by The Automation Group, teach students how to operate the computers found in all modern industrial environments. Courses will be offered for beginning and intermediate level students FREE OF CHARGE TO INVESTORS. But act now as classes have a cap of eight students.
Additionally general Maintenance Mechanic classes are starting again at VOLT on April 7. Motivated incumbents may finish before the start of harvest. ETP reimbursement is available for employers and of course investor discounts apply. Email Tyler Richardson at trichardson@opportunitystanislaus.com for more information.
Annual Event Thanks Companies For Hiring, Growing Local Economy
The annual Celebrate the Central Valley event (formerly Celebrate Stanislaus with renaming intended to address our broader service area) will be held Wednesday, March 18 at 8 am at River Oaks Golf Course in Ceres.
The breakfast event, dubbed Breakfast of Champions, is an Olympic themed event that will feature awards to local business and the unveiling of Best Places to Work: Central Valley winners. Tickets are available online by clicking here.
In an effort to assist businesses OS is researching supply chains by industry. Download our this Food Manufacturing Supply Chain depiction here: Download the Flyer Here. Curious about the supply chain for your industry? Email April Potter at apotter@opportunitystanislaus.com to learn more!
OS is actively engaged in understanding the challenges, opportunities and career paths of four key industries for its work with Stanislaus County Workforce Development. Although meetings are still underway, initial survey findings are being analyzed to help find solutions to identified issues.Download the Document By Clicking Here. For more information about Sector Strategies contact Teresa Green at tgreen@opportunitystanislaus.com.
Are you a woman looking to network with hardworking and likeminded local women? Then check out the first event in the networking series "Women Who Mean Business." To register click here.
On March 18, 2020 Opportunity Stanislaus will celebrate those companies who are winners of Best Places to Work: Central Valley 2020 at our Celebrate the Central Valley event. We look forward to seeing which companies are employers of choice this year.
OS partnered with Stanislaus County to better understand what visitors to the area think about Stanislaus County. Check Out What We Found!.
Perks & Resources
Are You Interested In Learning More About the Benefits of Investing In Opportunity Zones? Click Here to read our prospectus on available zones locally.
Recent changes to California state law mean mandatory requirements around employee retirement accounts. Start planning to protect your business from chaos with our free investor resource. Email Tyler Richardson at trichardson@opportunitystanislaus.com
Need help understanding the consequences of Assembly Bill 5? Check out our free seminar.
UPCOMING SBDC EVENTS
February 25, 2020- Small Business Funding Expo. Join business funding experts to learn how to access capital for your small business. To register click here.
February 26, 2020- QuickBooks Online Training. Learn the basics of QuickBooks in this free online workshop. To register click here.
March 4, 2020- Grow with Google. Help people find your business on Google with tips at this free Lunch and Learn co-sponsored by The Turlock Chamber of Commerce. Register here!
UPCOMING OS EVENTS
March 18, 2020- Celebrate Stanislaus/Best Places to Work: Central Valley Awards
March 30, 2020- OS Board Meeting
May 18, 2020- OS Board Meeting
July 27, 2020- OS Board Meeting
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