As more opportunities arise for women to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM), Carlsbad Unified School District takes pride in its new generation of STEAM Girls. Some of these talented young women are demonstrating their skills in programs such as the Women’s Hackathon and the Project Lead The Way (PLTW)…
BY DR. BEN CHURCHILL Superintendent CARLSBAD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Apple cores. Yesterday’s homework. Plastic bottles and juice boxes. Extra copies of handouts. Sandwich bags. More than 11,000 students and hundreds of staff members can generate a lot of trash. Here in Carlsbad we believe we are educating the environmental stewards of the future — so…
BY CLAUDIA HUERTA Carlsbad Village Manager CITY OF CARLSBAD As women enter the workforce in greater and greater numbers, mothers of minor children make up a growing percentage of American workers. Today 47 percent of US workers are women, according to the US Labor Department, and 70 percent of mothers with minor children participate in…
One of the City of Carlsbad’s important tasks is to provide the best possible climate for businesses to thrive, and the purpose of the Economic Development Division is to help support local firms who make Carlsbad their home. The Economic Development staff provides a wide array of services, and to familiarize our local business community…
SUNITA (“SUNNY”) COOKE HIGHER LEARNING Superintendent/President MIRACOSTA COLLEGE It is all about community. Thanks to the unwavering support of our community and industry partners, MiraCosta College in recent weeks has welcomed not only the inaugural cohort of junior-year students at its groundbreaking bachelor’s degree program in biomanufacturing, but also opened the doors to…
BY CHRISTIE MARCELLA Economic Development Manager CITY OF CARLSBAD The past year has seen an increase in development in our community. The City of Carlsbad is processing more permits than before the recession, all the while maintaining the level of customer service that companies, contractors and developers expect of the city. Commercial developers have…
The 2017 legislative year was a busy one for the California Chamber of Commerce and other employer advocates. Nevertheless, CalChamber policy advocates, together with members, allied associations and local chambers of commerce, stopped many harmful proposals, won amendments to remove damaging provisions in other proposals, and helped pass bills to invest in the state’s future….
Put down that mouse! If you do any, or all, of your holiday shopping online, I’m talking to you. Small Business Saturday returns this year on November 25 and it is a perfect time to discover something new. “Small Business is the Backbone of the American economy. “We’ve heard it a million times, but it…
In light of various emergencies and disasters throughout the state, the California Chamber of Commerce is educating employers about a few things they should know about paying employees, leaves of absences and planning ahead in emergencies. Paying Employees Even in an emergency, employers must be mindful of obligations under state employment laws and consider pay…
BY KRISTINA RAY CITY OF CARLSBAD The City of Carlsbad has joined a long list of California cities that have decided to switch to electing City Council members by district instead of “at large” or citywide. The change means that the city now has four City Council districts, with voters in each district electing a…
