Kern Economic Development Foundation

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Kern Economic Development Foundation KEDF links business, education, and the community on projects relating to STEM education and local workforce and professional development.

KEDF WAS ESTABLISHED IN 2008 IN RESPONSE TO KERN COUNTY EMPLOYERS’ CONTINUED CALLS FOR A MORE WELL-PREPARED WORKFORCE. Since 1988, Kern Economic Development Corporation has worked to fulfill their mission of creating and retaining jobs in Kern County. Each year, they spend hundreds of hours consulting with local companies to gain insight into their personal and industry-wide businesses needs. By 2008, one theme began to stand out above any other resource requested by business to help them grow; a qualified workforce with the soft skills to help carry their company forward. From general communications skills, to punctuality and appropriate dress, current and potential employees were lacking the traits necessary to become a valuable, long-term team member. Thus KEDF was born the charitable sister organization to the Corporation. While the Corporation recruits new businesses to the community and assists existing businesses in overcoming barriers to growth, KEDF focuses on workforce development with high school mentoring and professional/personal growth programs for individuals, especially women. KEDF is especially committed to serving STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) fields, as they are the most vital economic drivers in the current and future economy.

Address

2700 M Street, Suite 200
Bakersfield, CA
93301

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+16618625157

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