Kern County

Every decade, Kern County gets the opportunity to host elected officials and community leaders from all nine Central Valley counties. A few weeks ago, we welcomed board supervisors, governmental executives, business professionals, and California State Association of Counties leadership to Bakersfield with the intent to educate and inspire! Thank you to Fresno, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, and Tulare counties for joining us for the 2024 San Joaquin Valley Regional Association of California Counties Conference. We were THRILLED to hear from inspiring panelists ranging from energy to agriculture who celebrated our theme, “From the Fields to the Frontlines: We ARE the Essential Valley.” From offsite tours of our new Coroner facility to Central Valley trivia hosted by our Chief Economic Development Officer — it was an honor to spend a few days working together to strategize how to make our communities even STRONGER. We are so PROUD to gather together as a region that feeds, fuels, and defends the world! #KernCounty

An important part of Kern County’s mission is to be the BEST place in the State of California to start and grow a business! On Thursday, October 24, our Chief Economic Development Officer, Jim Damian, will moderate a panel at the Kern County Energy Summit on AI Energizers: Powering the Future. Jim will help his panelists educate conference attendees on how artificial intelligence is being used in Kern County’s economy, and how to further strengthen our regional workforce with the use of AI. Learn more about next week’s event at KernEDC.com.

We’re celebrating $4.2 million of investment in Heritage Park! Today, we completed our historic beautification and enhancement project thanks to funding from the Caltrans Clean California Local Grant Program. We broke ground on this exciting renovation back in February, and are THRILLED to deliver a state-of-the-art community hub to East Bakersfield residents! The park’s new amenities include: * Lighted walking paths + literacy trail * Upgraded lighting at the skate park + new murals and artwork * Shaded group picnic pavilions * Soccer field renovation * Amphitheater improvements * New playground equipment * Precast concrete restroom building * 68 new trees + upgraded irrigation system We’d also like to thank our construction and community partners for making this project possible! #kerncounty #parkimprovements

This month, we’re turning PINK! Earlier this week, Public Health and Behavioral Health & Recovery Services joined Links for Life and Kern Medical for a PINKtober kick off event with a Lace’n It Up Celebration Walk to raise awareness for breast cancer. From sharing the latest data to discussing its impact on our community to celebrating our incredible local survivors, we want to thank everyone who joined together for the walk. Thank you to Public Health and Kern BHRS for helping raise awareness for this important campaign! #kerncounty #thinkpink

Kern County is now supporting displaced oil and gas workers through a State funded program distributed by Kern County Employers' Training Resource. More than a $11.2 million dollars from California Employment Development Department and the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency have been allocated to Kern County to assist oil and gas workers whose career opportunities are shifting due to the change in California’s energy industry. Now through March of 2027, impacted residents can receive no-cost training and reemployment services to transition into other industry sectors with promising careers and wages comparable to those in the oil industry. These sectors include construction, transportation, renewable energy, advanced manufacturing, high technology, healthcare, law enforcement, government, and other high-growth, high-wage industries. Additionally, relocation assistance is available for those who need it. These services include but are not limited to vocational training, on the job training, certificated programs, and other job search assistance like resume development and interview techniques. To access this program’s services, please call (661) 742-2217 or visit https://lnkd.in/gjjY8vjn.

On this week's Around Kern County, we're celebrating our 100th episode! We're also explaining how to register to vote ahead of the November election, highlighting upcoming KCSO detentions deputy recruitment events, new Library open house events, and more. Watch now!

Kern County is thrilled to welcome our new Chief Administrative Officer, Nancy Anderson, to lead our region forward! Get to know her this Sunday morning on KGET-17 News’ Kern County In Depth! 📺🎥🎞️

On this week's Around Kern County, we're introducing our new chief administrative officer, Nancy Anderson! We're also showcasing the importance of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, highlighting tomorrow's Kern County Career Expo, and promoting National Library Card Sign-up Month. Watch now!

Today is Patriot Day. 🇺🇸 As we remember the victims killed in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, our Kern County Administrative Building will shine red, white, and blue this evening. Let’s please take a moment to reflect on this tragedy, and honor the courage, resilience, and unity that defines us as a nation.

With the 2024 election just months away, we’re hiring per diem elections process aides! 🇺🇸🗳️ Be a part of democracy and help your community by applying today: https://lnkd.in/gYktTwwX