Kern County awarded state grant to support immigrant entrepreneurs 

December 18, 2024 /

Kern County has been awarded a grant funding, Local Immigrant Integration and Inclusion Grant (LIIIG), for immigrant entrepreneurs who want to start or expand their business through courses. 

The grant is from the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development and it is partnered with FIELD (Farmworker Institute Of Education and Leadership Development) and the Bakersfield College Launchpad.

This grant will be a free, two-year program and will provide essential businesses management skills, ranging from; start-up planning, business growth strategies, and sustainability practices. 

The courses sections will begin January 22, 2025 with morning and evening start times along with remote content available. 

Courses will be held at the Bakersfield College Launchpad located on 2100 Chester Ave. 

To register and learn more information about this course visit https://www.kerncounty.com/government/county-administrative-office/cao/economic-development/pathways-to-prosperity. 

Haley Duval

Haley is a reporter for Kern Sol News since December of 2023. She was born and raised in East Bakersfield and went to Foothill High School. Haley studied Journalism at Bakersfield College. When Haley is not reporting, she enjoys writing poetry, reading, traveling and spending time with friends and family. She can be reach at haley@southkernsol.org.