IEBWC May Newsletter
Addressing the Ugliness of American Gun Violence
As a nation, we are reeling from the two recent mass shootings and acts of domestic terrorism that have taken place on American soil. Below are the innocent faces of 17 of the 21 victims killed in the Ulvade, Texas shooting along with the 10 innocent victims killed at the hand of a vicious racist, in the Buffalo, New York shooting a little over a week ago. The IEBWC stands in solidarity with the families and communities that are suffering due to these tragic deaths and injuries. We would ask that you not only send your thoughts and prayers, but that you reach out to your elected officials and policy makers demanding comprehensive hate-crime and common-sense gun laws to protect the innocent from future harm. As a nation, we must address the ugliness of American gun violence.
Summer Engagement Opportunities
The month of May marks the end of spring, as we welcome in the summer. If you find yourself with extra time this summer, find a way to connect with your community. This can be done through phone banking, participating in listening sessions, attending career and community fairs, taking part in candidate forums, encouraging voter registration and turning out the vote, and other community and civic engagement. If you are interested in these opportunities, please connect with us.
Pre-Apprentices Visit San Bernardino City Council Meeting
Pictured above: Pre-Apprenticeship scholars Timothy Suleiman, Byron Williams, Ahmed Chretien-Olarenwaju, Matthew Smith, Moses Ramirez, Khalfani Thomas, Will Scott, Zachary Guzman, Tamika Ellis, Zola Jordan, Whanita Fawcett, Andrea Dudley (from left to right).
On May 4, 2022, IEWorks Water Industry Pre-Apprentices, in partnership with the Inland Empire Black Worker Center visited the San Bernardino City Council meeting. The Pre-Apprentices spoke regarding their OSHA-10 certification training, new knowledge base in the area of Emotional Intelligence, Resume-building and Interview preparation, Water Industry trades, Labor history, and Water resources and Water Industry math courses taken at San Bernardino Valley College. Many stated that the information and inspiration has been life- changing, placing them on a trajectory for career success and family-sustainability.
For more information on our pre-apprentice program click the link below.
West Valley Water District Site Tour
Pictured above: Khalfani Thomas, Timothy Suileman, Whanita Fawcett, Genesis Moreno, Zachary Guzman,Molly Whiltshire, Carina Cabera (from left to right)
On May 24, the IEWorks Pre-Apprentices had a rare opportunity to meet former IEWorks Apprentices who have gone on to become full-time West Valley Water District employees, at a Rialto residential site. IEWorks founders, Directors Channing Hawkins (West Valley Water District) and Gracie Torres (Western Municipal Water District), Scott Goodell (IEWorks Program Director), Tonya Burke (CA Workforce Development), and from the Office of Gov. Gavin Newsom Molly Whiltshire and Carina Cabrera.
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Job Opportunity
Please share this IEBWC career listing opportunity with your network. We are looking for a talented, innovative, and energetic professional to serve as the OPERATIONS MANAGER to help us continue to grow this great work on behalf of Black workers. Click the link to learn more.
Impact on Black Worker Economic Health Workshop
Join us and we seek to better understand the data, experiences, and insights of nearly 2,000 Black workers across the regions of Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside and San Diego to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges Black workers faced during the pandemic as it relates to their work environment, wellbeing and economic and financial stability.
