There is no better example of our role in economic development than our partnerships with The Palace, Wills Trucking, Harris Ranch, California Department of Mental Health, the Counties of Kings and Fresno, Microsoft, Proteus, Novell and Cisco. Our most recent and innovative endeavor is with Paramount Farms. On November 4th, we will host more than 200 family members and employees of their organization at our West Hills campus in Coalinga for a Family Education Fair. The purpose of this event is to focus attention on the value of education for the whole family. Paramount is an enlightened employer that believes, as we do, these messages on the value of education are important for all family members of their employees.
Economic development is truly individual empowerment through education.
Education and training allows the character trait of self-reliance to manifest itself. We share that belief with Paramount and many other large business partners in the central valley. The new generations of Californians that inhabit our towns and cities are the new owners of our community colleges. Our response to their economic and educational plight is critical for them and their employers. West Hills will play its role with partners to achieve that economic growth we need.