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Meet Kerry Hydash
“Our businesses are only as successful as our employees.” We think the world of Kerry Hydash, President and CEO of Family HealthCare Network (FHCN). She’s been very involved with ITK’s Leadership Council, has helped lead one of signature events – the Growing Health Leaders Conference every October – and is an Industry Contact and Mentor […]

Teams Compete in 10th Annual Southern California Gas Company Challenge for Student Entrepreneurs
Teams Compete in 10th Annual Southern California Gas Company Challenge for Student Entrepreneurs It is no secret that entrepreneurs are key drivers to economic growth, helping to reshape industry, create new jobs, drive innovation, and solve new problems. Startups are also the most accurate measurement to determine economic growth, according to a study by the Kauffman […]

Workforce Data Newsletter | Volume 1, Issue 3
Compared to January 2015, the January 2016 Tulare County Employment Report shows a decrease in the unemployment rate and an increase in employment. Additional highlights from the recent report include: Tulare County’s unemployment rate was 12.3 percent in January 2016, down from the year-ago estimate of 13.7 percent and up from a revised 12.2 percent […]

Summer Law and Justice Pathway Bridges Program
March 10, 2016 An area of need identified by Porterville Unified School District Pathways team and stakeholders is the need for transitional programming into high school pathways. The Summer Law and Justice Pathway Bridges Program is one avenue that is aimed at readiness into high school and academic enrichment that is strategically combined with career awareness and exploration activities. […]