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

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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.


Personal Financial Future: Where Are You Now and Where Will You Be Tomorrow?

Presenter: Katherine Hall

  • Know Your Financial Situation

  •  Set Your Financial Goals

  • Make A Financial Plan For Your Future 

This workshop will guide participants through an in-depth exploration of their current financial situation and help them envision their financial future. Attendees will learn how to assess their finances, set realistic and meaningful financial goals, and develop a practical plan to achieve long-term financial stability and success.

This workshop will be held both in person and virtually via Zoom.

Lunch will be served. 

Instructions: 

A Zoom link will be sent after registration. 


June 4, 2025

12:00-1:00pm in person or on Zoom


Seven Characteristics of a Successful Contractor

Presenter: Victor Valdez, Monterey Bay APEX Accelerator


Learn the seven evaluation factors that are key to winning more contracting opportunities. These factors are key considerations, beyond price, that are reviewed by procurement evaluation teams and are vital to the success of your business. 

Instructions: 

A Zoom link will be sent after registration.

June 10, 2025

10:00-11:00am via Zoom


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