Notes from the Field: COVID-19's Impact on California's Workers

Join California Program Director & National Latino Entrepreneurship Director Xiomara Peña and other experts for a conversation on how we can address the immediate issues frontline workers are facing during the COVID-19 crisis. Including, an overview of our latest poll findings and resources that small business owners can access though our website and our partners. 

During this virtual gathering, hosted by National Skills Coalition and California EDGE Coalition, you will:

• Hear stories from our partners in the field on how they are adjusting skills training to support workers and small businesses.
• Have an opportunity to share the work your organization is doing to address the challenges frontline workers are facing. 
• Connect with peers in your state and the Skills for CA leadership to learn how we can work together as we continue to advance workforce development policies that remove systemic barriers and promote an inclusive economy for all Californians.

Speakers include: 

• Janel Bailey, Co-Executive Director of Organizing and Programs, LA Black Worker Center
• Lisa Countryman-Quiroz, Chief Executive Officer, JVS 
• Corinne Eldridge, President & CEO, California Long-Term Care Education Center
• Maria Moreno, Community Organizer, ROC The Bay
• Xiomara Peña, California Program Director & National Latino Entrepreneurship Director, Small Business Majority
• Luis Sandoval, Executive Director & Chief Development Officer, Building Skills Partnership 
• Avin Sharma, Director of Labor Relations & Workforce Development, Port of Los Angeles