Long Beach training program

Negotiation Fox Launches Training Program for Businesses and Nonprofits

Negotiation Fox today announced the launch of its negotiation training business.  The Long Beach based company will focus on bringing its training to the small business and not-for-profit sectors, which have been severely impacted by the global recession and traditionally can’t afford the training available to large corporations. Company founder, Nancy James Fox, maintains that [...]

Youth Theatre Winter Workshops at Long Beach Playhouse Begin December 3rd

The Long Beach Playhouse is proud to announce youth theatre mini-workshops for children in grades three through twelve this winter. The Play at the Playhouse mini-workshops will provide a fundamental understanding of what goes into a stage performance. The first workshop will be held on Saturday, December 3rd from 9am – noon. Three more will [...]

CSULB Receives $250,000 DOD Grant to Create Language Training Program for California Military Units

California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) has received a $250,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Defense’s (DoD) National Security Education Program (NSEP) to create a pilot Language Training Program to help meet the language and cultural needs of military units in California.

Free Construction Jobs Training Program Available

The Pacific Gateway Workforce Investment Network’s no cost, hands-on Construction Jobs Training Program is now available. “Job training programs are key to rebuilding our economy,” Mayor Bob Foster said. “This free program provides job-seekers with important skills that are valued in the workforce.”

LB Memorial, One of Six U.S. Facilities Selected to Participate in Stroke Rehabilitation Research Study

The MemorialCare Rehabilitation Institute at Long Beach Memorial was one of six clinical sites involved in the largest stroke rehabilitation study ever conducted in the United States. The study found that stroke patients who had physical therapy at home improved their ability to walk just as well as those who were treated in a training [...]

Environmental Safety and Remediation Training Program Available

The Pacific Gateway Workforce Investment Network’s no cost, hands-on Environmental Safety and Remediation Training Program is now available, with a new class starting February 28, 2011. Eligible participants can develop skills and knowledge by preparing for career opportunities in the Environmental Science and Green Industries. Program includes certifications for Hazardous Waste Worker Protection and Emergency [...]

Subsidized Employment Leads to Real Jobs in Long Beach

More than 285 employers benefited from 209,000 hours of subsidized employment by 1,040 youth who earned more than $1,503,556 in payroll, and spent at least a portion of it at area businesses, schools or training. Employers in the region found the young adults to be work ready and productive and 30% (285) of the youth [...]

Looking for a Future Career? Prepare Now with No-Cost Training In Environmental Safety or Construction

The Pacific Gateway Workforce Investment Network’s hands-on Environmental Safety and Remediation Training Program and Construction Skills Training Program will begin new training sessions soon. Federal funding provides training at no cost to the participants. To find out details, interested individuals should attend an orientation session at 4:00 p.m. on November 3 at the Career Transition [...]

Aquarium of the Pacific to host One-Mile Kids Fun Run in association with the Long Beach Marathon

As part of a major emphasis on improving youth health and fitness as well as helping to counter the major childhood obesity epidemic, the nonprofit Aquarium of the Pacific has joined forces with RUN Racing and the Long Beach International City Bank Marathon & Half Marathon. Together they will host a free one-mile Kids Fun [...]

Looking for a Future Career? Prepare Now with No-Cost Training In Environmental Safety

The Pacific Gateway Workforce Investment Network’s hands-on Environmental Safety and Remediation Training Program and Construction Skills Training Program will begin new training sessions soon. Federal funding provides training at no cost to the participants. To find out details, interested individuals should attend an orientation session at 4:00 pm on September 1, 2010 at the Career [...]

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