KCHCC Business Education Foundation

We would like to congratulate the 40 students who successfully completed our first virtual Energy and Agriculture Academy. 2020 has been a very unpredictable year, but we faced our challenges head on to provide an engaging and educational 2020 academy. We will hold a special drive-thru graduation this Friday. Students in the academy completed a multiple-week deep dive into Kern's most prominent industries. They learned about the history, potential career opportunities and eco...nomic importance of these two industries. The academy is hosted by the Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce with presenting sponsor Chevron and the support of Bakersfield College, CRC, Aera Energy LLC and the Kern Energy Foundation. We would like to thank our guest speakers: Willie Rivera, Manager of Regulatory Affairs, Aera Energy; Richard Chapman, CEO, Kern Economic Development Corp.; Vince Fong, Assemblyman; Dana Brennan, Director of Corporate Affairs, Grimmway Farms; Ally Triolo, Founder, Farm to Fork; John Moore, Moore Farming Co. and President of Kern County Farm Bureau; Rob Duchow, Public Affairs Manager, So Cal Gas; Chad Hathaway, CEO, Hathaway LLC; Linda Parker, Principal, Linda Parker Consulting; Jessica Pineda, Talent Advisor, Wonderful Orchards; Ryan Nelson, HR Specialist, Aera Energy. A very special thank you to Lauren Skidmore and Jenifer VanAlstein! Thank you InMotionPro for this video production.

An exciting day, as we launched our Virtual Energy and Ag Academy with 43 exceptional students! Thank you to our academy presenting sponsor Chevron, academy supporters Bakersfield College, Kern Energy Festival, CRC, and AERA. #kchcc2020 #virtualacademy2020

Amazing photos from this year's Grito de Dolores event in downtown Bakersfield. Fotos maravillosos del Grito de Dolores evento en el centro de Bakersfield.

Thank you 23ABC Bakersfield! Gracias 23 ABC!

David Alanis, board member on the KCHCC Business Education Foundation, speaks with Telemundo about the scholarship program taking place at the Grito de Dolores event in Bakersfield. David Alanis, miembro de la mesa directiva de la Cámara de Comercio Hispana, nos habla sobre los fondos que se recaudan para repartir becas estudiantiles durante el evento de El Grito en Bakersfield.

The Business Education Foundation was proud to award 25 scholarships this year to local high-achieving students. You can watch each recipient being recognized during the annual Grito de Dolores celebration from 6-7pm on Tuesday, Sept. 15 on Telemundo Valle Central. A big "THANK YOU" to scholarship sponsors Bank of the Sierra, Valley Republic Bank, Chain | Cohn | Stiles, and Valley Strong Credit Union. #vivamexico #vivabakersfield #vivakerncounty #Bakersfield #KernCounty ... La Fundación de Educación y Negocio se enorgulleció de repartir 25 becas este año a estelares estudiantes locales. puedes verlos recibir su reconocimiento durante la celebración anual del Grito de Dolores a las 6-7pm el Martes 15 de Septiembre en Telemundo Valle Central. #vivamexico #vivabakersfield #vivakerncounty #Bakersfield #KernCounty

We appreciate your support Mayor Goh!

Our 2020 scholarships applications are now available! The scholarships are open to local high school seniors beginning higher education this fall, first-year college students, or local students entering or enrolled in trade/vocational schools. Applications are due by Sunday, Sept. 6, 2020. Download the application at: https://bit.ly/kchccscholarship2020

CONGRATULATIONS 2019 Energy and Ag Students! #youngleaders #energyandag https://www.kget.com//local-students-graduate-from-local-/

KCHCC Business and Education Foundation had a great time this afternoon taking part in the backpack and supply giveaway in partnership with Clinical Sierra Vista as well as CVS provided immunizations to children who start school soon! Thank you Clinica Sierra Vista for having us! Special thank you to our @empireeyeandlasercenter @kernschools @bakersfieldcollege @chainlaw #feeditforward #givingbacktothecommunity #backtoschool #KCHCC2019

KCHCC Energy and Ag Students had the opportunity to tour Macpherson Energy Corporation (Field Office) over the weekend! It was another informative journey for the students to gain hands on experience of our Oil/Energy Industry. #KCHCC2019 #KCHCCEnergyAgAcademy #YoungLeaders

This year's KCHCC Business Education Foundation Energy & Ag Academy class visited the Kern County Water Bank and White Wolf Potato Company recently. Here are some photos from the day's educational experience ...

KCHCC Business Education Foundation is excited to partner with Clinica Sierra Vista on a joint back pack give-away in early August! More information to come... #KCHCC2019 #feeditforward #eduaction #freeimmunizations #freebackpacks #clinicasierravista

5th annual KCHCC Energy and Ag Academy kicked-off this weekend at Bakersfield College with a full class of over sixty students. We have an awesome and enthusiastic group! The academy consist of students from Bakersfield College, Taft College, CSU Bakersfield, CSU Fresno who are interested in the Energy and Agriculture sectors. The academy focuses and introduces students to local professionals, careers, and other features from these industries. Students also become student ambassadors of KCHCC. THANK YOU to our academy presenting sponsors: Chevron, Bakersfield College, and the Kern County Energy Foundation - Supporting Academy Sponsors Aera Energy and California Resources Corporation. #KCHCC2019 #Ourfutureleaders

Chevron and the KCHCC is seeking eligible high school students (juniors and seniors) who are interested in pursuing careers in energy or agriculture. For more information call Yvonne Armendariz at 661-395-4395 or e-mail [email protected]