FIELD - Farmworkers Institute of Education and Leadership Development

Graduation is an exciting event. A lot of hard work is put into the organization of the event. A lot of hard work for our students to reach the end of this journey, but the best part is the smile on the students who at one time or another didn't think they could reach this goal of obtaining a high school diploma. This is the Palmdale Ca. graduation in July 2021.  If you are ready to start your journey for a better future visit our page to enroll at www.farmworkerinstitute.org Classes start soon. 

A big thank you to our Natural Resource team, they have been out in the Tehachapi community cleaning up the dry bush that is surrounding residential homes. There was a small brush fire off Highland at the bottom of Watercanyon and this clean-up helped with putting the local residents at ease. Thank you Cesar Chavez Environmental Corps and the Natural Resource team for keeping our communities safe and clean.  

 With school starting on August 30, 2021, for our EPIC de Cesar Chavez High School students, it is important for our teachers to participate in professional development. It is important for both new and veteran teachers. Professional development can be defined as a career-long process in which educators fine-tune their teaching to meet student needs. Life-long learning will keep them motivated and thinking positively and will help them gain the confidence to overcome any obstacles they face in the classroom. FIELD cares about its teachers and knows the importance of continued training and support. This is the FIELD staff in Indio California during professional development. This is #teamwork.

 Today is National Nonprofit Day: a day set aside to recognize the immense effort nonprofits and charities put into impacting their communities and communities across the globe. Farmworker Institute of Leadership and Development {FIELD} is a 501c3 nonprofit organization. Our purpose is to empower the underserved to become self-sufficient through education, career technical education {CTE}, vocational and work experience, all at no cost to our participants. At FIELD, we are committed to strengthening our communities through promoting economic and social prosperity. We have been strengthening our communities and serving families since 2002. This has been possible only through your support.  www.farmworkerinstitute.org  https://www.farmworkerinstitute.org/donate-now

 #EmployeeSpotlight Join us in welcoming back Christina Sandoval to FIELD. Christina started working for FIELD in 2018 and took a break in 2020. In 2021 she returned to continue the committed work of a Student Service Coordinator. Christina is originally from Oxnard Ca. and has lived in Bakersfield for 10 years. She is currently attending CSUB majoring in Business Administration with a focus in Accounting and Small Business Management, she will be graduating in 2022. Her goal for the near future is to start a small front business for locals to enjoy. During her free time, she runs an online business selling handcrafted candles and skincare products. Christina said "What I enjoy most about working with FIELD is that I am able to help the underserved communities expand their knowledge and drive towards their goals. FIELD helps individuals further their education and I love being a part of that." Welcome back to FIELD Christina.