Kern County Women in STEM

Are you a Kern County employer in manufacturing, energy, agriculture, aerospace, marketing, or another industry? Kern Intern Connections (KIC) invites you to become a KIC Employer! As a KIC Employer, you’ll be matched with a career-focused high school graduate with proven industry experience, ready to bring fresh talent to your team. Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors—Bank of America, Chevron, and Bank of the Sierra—qualifying companies will receive fiscal support. KIC is dedicated to strengthening Kern County’s workforce by expanding STEM-based internship opportunities and connecting local employers with skilled students. Interested in learning more or ready to apply? Please visit https://lnkd.in/g88DBDNu Feel free to contact me directly with any questions! #KernCounty #WorkforceDevelopment #STEM #Internships #LocalTalent

Meet Sara Sullivan, a Program Director dedicated to expanding and advocating for Community College STEM programs and Renewable Energy Demonstration Projects at Kern Community College District and Bakersfield College! Sara launched the?Title III: Step Up to STEM Grant?to support first-generation STEM students, boosting their academic success and transfer rates. With expertise in?budget development, civil engineering design, and project management, she’s a powerhouse in shaping the future of STEM education. Stay tuned as we continue highlighting the incredible women in our?KCWIS Speaker’s Bureau! #WomenInSTEM #STEMEducation #RenewableEnergy #SpeakersBureau

?? Calling All Volunteers! Join us on April 4th, 2025, at the Kern County Career & STEM Expo to inspire the next generation of STEM leaders! ?? Help introduce students to the exciting world of STEM and all the opportunities it holds by volunteering at the KCWIS booth. Swipe to scan the QR code or contact [email protected] for more details and to sign up! #KernCountySTEMExpo?#STEMEducation?#WomenInSTEM?#VolunteerOpportunity?#KCWIS

We’re kicking off our new Speaker Highlight for our KCWIS Speaker’s Bureau!? Meet Jeannie Bertolaccini, an architect with 30+ years of experience in medical, commercial, and educational design. She’s also a mentor at Independence High School’s Energy Academy and a founding member of Kern County Women in STEM. Stay tuned as we feature more inspiring women from our Speakers Bureau! #WomenInSTEM #Leadership #ArchitecturalDesign #SpeakersBureau

??Today, our Kern County Women in STEM group had a great time at the Introduce a Girl to Engineering conference at Bakersfield College! We connected with ambitious high school girls, sharing insights about the possibilities in STEM. ???????? It was great to see them light up with curiosity. #WomenInSTEM #FutureEngineers #IntroduceAGirlToEngineering #KernCounty

We need your help to inspire the next generation of engineers! Join us at Bakersfield College's Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day on Friday, Feb. 21, from 9 AM - 3 PM. We’re looking for passionate STEM women to staff our booth and share your journey with young girls interested in engineering. ??? Please email [email protected] to sign up to volunteer.

?? Calling all women in STEM! We’re looking for speakers to join the Kern County Women in STEM Speakers Bureau. Share your career journey and inspire local students to explore STEM fields. Visit our website www.kedf.org/stem-women/ or contact [email protected] to sign up now! ?? #WomenInSTEM #STEMEducation

?? Calling all Kern County Women in STEM! ?? We need your help to inspire the next generation of engineers! Volunteers are needed for the Introduce a Girl to Engineering event on Friday, February 21 at Bakersfield College. If you're ready to make an impact, reach out to Connie Gonzalez at [email protected] for more details or to sign up. Let’s empower these students together! ???? #WomenInSTEM #STEMinspiration #KernCountySTEM #IntroduceAGirlToEngineering

On January 8, Hydrostor secured a conditional commitment for a loan guarantee of up to $1.76 billion from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The Willow Rock Energy Storage Center project, located in Rosamond, is expected to contribute $500 million to the region's economy. Last year, Hydrostor was featured on Kern EDC's ????????? ???????????????? ???? ?????????????????? show: https://lnkd.in/g8Eat43H. #wherebusinessisboundless #energycapitalofcalifornia #energyeconomy

Join us Thursday, December 12th for a chance to network with other women in Kern County's STEM arena, hosted by AARC Technology! Jeannie Bertolaccini AIA Melissa Morse Cheryl Scott Sara Sullivan