SALINAS, CA. (February 8th, 2023) — Hartnell College will host the Monterey County STEM Talent Expo, which connects businesses with students and community members looking for opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) from 1:30-4:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at Hartnell College. Keynote speaker for the expo will be Jenét DeCosta, Chief of Staff at Driscoll’s, who will speak on the topic, “STEM is Everywhere” (working title).
The event will be at the Hartnell College STEM Center (Building S) lobby, on the Hartnell main campus, 411 Central Ave., Salinas. Visit the website for full details: http://mcstemtalentexpo.com/.
For detailed maps of the location, go to:
https://www.hartnell.edu/location/s-stem-center-building.html.
This exciting, free, one-day event will connect STEM industry leaders to talented students, former students, and community members who are looking for opportunities to further their education and career oppo
rtunities in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).
Driscoll’s is the global market leader for fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries. With more than 100 years of farming heritage and hundreds of independent growers around the worldwide, Driscoll’s is passionate about growing berries.
With a proven background in program and change management, DeCosta is responsible for board and shareholder relations, global internal communications, and charitable giving. Before joining Driscoll’s in 2012, she worked for the American Red Cross Biomedical Services Penn-Jersey region.
In 2022, DeCosta was appointed to the California State Board of Food & Agriculture.
She received her degree in International Business from Ramapo College in New Jersey. She and her partner Scott reside in Santa Cruz County, where she is active in her community.
Why Organizations Should Register for a Table Today:
This event is an excellent opportunity to highlight your organization's commitment to:
- Filling internships and jobs from a pool of diverse candidates
- Networking with STEM talent to understand more about the jobs and careers that excite them
- Organizational brand exposure to the next generation of local STEM talent
- Preparing STEM talent for careers that are needed in your industry and organization
To register for a table, contact Marci Bracco at marci@thebuzzpr.net.
The event is also seeking sponsors. If you’re interested in becoming a sponsor, contact Aleen Stoddard at astoddard@hartnellcollegefoundation.org for more information.
Co-Chairs of the Monterey County STEM Talent Expo are Andrea Bailey, Public Affairs Rep, Corporate Affairs Chevron, and Luis Alvarez, President & CEO Alvarez Technology Group, Inc.
About Hartnell College
Focusing on the education and workforce development needs of communities in the Salinas Valley, Hartnell College strengthens communities by providing opportunities for students to reach career and/or academic goals in an environment committed to student learning, achievement and success.
411 Central Ave., Salinas, CA 93901
Phone: (831) 755-6700
Website: hartnell.edu