A rise in the amount of commercial sexual exploitation of children has created unimaginable hardships for our High Desert youth. The VVUHSD Family Engagement Centers, in collaboration with The Family Assistance Program’s Open Door, is offering this free presentation to educate parents, provide training materials, and increase awareness.

Hosted by Supervisor Curt Hagman

You are invited to participate in a conference of faith-based organizations and public sector officials who will discuss programs and resources to help prevent and end homelessness.

San Bernardino County Workforce Development Board and Goodwill Southern California Youth Opportunity are teaming up for "New Year, New Job," a special young adult hiring event planned for Jan. 31, 2020 in Victorville. Several High Desert employers will be in attendance, interviewing youth and possibly hiring on the spot. Bring your resume and be ready to interview!

REQUIREMENTS
• 16-24 years of age
• Right-to-work documents (California ID, Social Security card)
• Work Permit if under 18
• Registered with Selective Services (18 & over males)

For more information, contact Goodwill Youth Opportunity Program: VictorvilleYouth@goodwillsocal.org or (760) 780-4970 ext 4870.

GenerationGo! is San Bernardino County's exciting Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) youth program. Through GenerationGo! you may be eligible for free skills and career exploration, one-on-one mentoring, career training and education, paid work experience, and many other opportunities to prepare you for a sustainable career. Come join us. You are GenerationGo! #Vision2Succeed

As the largest business forum in the Inland Empire, the State of the County Regional Business Summit is a dynamic event that attracts more than 1,000 industry professionals representing more than 300 organizations within San Bernardino County. This is an excellent opportunity to collaborate with the most influential business owners, presidents, CEOs, and other decision-makers in both the public and private sectors.

The event program will provide updates on public/private collaboration, strong government leadership, and ways in which businesses can tap into economic investment and growth opportunities in the region.

Questions? Please contact Marsha Serrano for more information at mailto:Marsha.Serrano@eda.sbcounty.gov or (909) 387-4358.

The event program will provide updates on public/private collaboration, strong government leadership, and ways in which businesses can tap into economic investment and growth opportunities in the region.

In this special presentation author Jim Hinckley chronicles the origins of Route 66 and its colorful history in the southwest. It's a story of camel caravans, pioneering motorists such as Edsel Ford, and the transformation of a highway signed with two sixes into an icon. Contact the Needles Regional Museum for more information. Cost: $5 per person. (928) 289-4366.

High Desert Manufacturers:

First District Supervisor Robert Lovingood invites you to join his 2020 “Made in the High Desert” manufacturer showcase event. The event will be held Thursday, February 20, 2020 at the San Bernardino County Fairgrounds in Victorville.

Your participation in this unique event provides an opportunity to:

?? RAISE and broaden the awareness of manufacturing in the High Desert region.

?? SHARE EXHIBITS with students and educators and discuss the essential skills needed for in-demand manufacturing jobs and career opportunities.

?? MEET WITH THOUSANDS of students from local school districts here in the High Desert who could become your future workforce.

?? ESTABLISH important networking contacts with other local industry organizations and involved business leaders, as well as training providers, including Barstow Community College and Victor Valley College.

Reserve your free booth space today! For information, please contact Susan Drake at (760) 995-8100 or susan.drake@bos.sbcounty.gov

Annual Trout Derby for Kids. Gates open at 7:30 a.m. $5 per child (ages 7-15 ONLY) plus $10 vehicle entry. Over $1,000 in prizes awarded to top 25 weighing Trout. NO ADULTS FISHING WITHIN YOUTH DERBY AREA.

The Lady Be Aware Safety Course is specially designed for women who want to develop the necessary attitude, skills, and knowledge to help prevent them from becoming a victim.The course is eight hours. The first portion of the training will be in the classroom and will cover basic ways to prevent you from being victim. The second portion will cover weaponless defensive tactics and introduction to shooting. 

Sheriff’s Department TrainingCenter 

Devore, CA 92407 

The County of San Bernardino Regional Parks will hold competitive fishing derbies at their five lakes through the season. Prizes include $500 for first place, $250 for second place and $100 for third place. Twenty-two additional prizes will be awarded for largest trout weighed in. The derbies begin promptly at 7 a.m. and conclude at 1 p.m. Park gates will open at 6 a.m. Participants must have a valid California State fishing license. Derby entry is $20 per person, plus $10 vehicle entry into the park. For more information, call 909-387-2757.