Workshops

Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Program

  • Complete 2 Courses to be eligible for exclusive $10,000 Grant Opportunities

  • Registration is free and Courses are self-paced

  • Every Registration with completion of 1 quick video (any length) helps support MCSC Women's Business Center

  • También disponible en español.


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KERN CENTER EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS

MCSC offers workshops on a wide variety of subjects. In addition to providing a networking platform among attendees, classes are designed to increase understanding of important and current business topics and trends. Workshops are open to the public.

Export Workshop with the U.S. Commercial Service and CITD

Presenters: Alicia Rios and Frank Núñez

This workshop will help you understand how exporting can help you grow your business and the no-cost resources available to help you succeed! MCSC Kern Women's Business Center in collaboration with the U.S. Commercial Service and the California Center for International Trade Development will assist you to see if exporting your products and services is right for you. 

Instructions: 

Learn about exporting your products and services to international markets, and what resources are available to you at no-cost! In addition, learn about grant opportunities to help you export your products and services. 

The Zoom Link will be provided after registration

Wednesday, June 11

5:30-6:30pm via Zoom

Community Finance 101: Tools, Loans and Fraud Protection

Finanzas Comunitarias 101: Herramientas, Préstamos y Protección contra Fraudes

Networking Open at 5:30pm

Workshop 6:00pm-7:00pm

 

Community Finance 101: Tools, Loans & Fraud Protection is a practical and empowering workshop designed to help individuals and small business owners navigate the world of community-based financial resources. Whether you're looking to grow your business, secure funding, or simply make smarter financial decisions, this session will equip you with the knowledge and tools you need.

Finanzas Comunitarias 101: Herramientas, Préstamos y Protección contra Fraudes es un taller práctico y enriquecedor diseñado para ayudar a individuos y propietarios de pequeños negocios a navegar el mundo de los recursos financieros comunitarios. Ya sea que estés buscando hacer crecer tu negocio, obtener financiamiento o simplemente tomar decisiones financieras más inteligentes, esta sesión te brindará el conocimiento y las herramientas que necesitas.

 

Join us for this interactive session and walk away with actionable insights, trusted resources, and the confidence to take control of your financial future.

Acompáñanos en esta sesión interactiva y llévate ideas prácticas, recursos confiables y la confianza para tomar el control de tu futuro financiero.

 

Who Should Attend:

  • Aspiring entrepreneurs seeking startup capital

  • Existing small business owners aiming to expand operations

  • Financial professionals and advisors

  • Community leaders interested in economic development


June 16, 2025, 5:30-7:00pm

In person, 309 California Ave., Shafter

SAM.gov Workshop

Presented by: Angela Watson, Golden State APEX Accelerator


Join MCSC Women's Business Center Director Norma Dunn Golden State Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) Program Manager, Angela Watson, as they discuss how to register your business on the System for Award Management (www.SAM.gov) website, the federal government’s database.

Being registered in www.sam.gov is required to get a prime contract with the federal government. 

You will learn "why" and "how" to register with SAM.gov.

June 17

10:00-11:00am via Zoom

Explore, Design & Launch

Presented by: Raquel Fore


This in-depth course will teach you the fundamental principles of operating, managing, and growing your own business. Certain grants also require completion of this course. 

8 course sessions and 4 mentoring sessions

Tuesdays and Thursdays

June 24 - July 17

4:30-7:30pm via Zoom