Ventura Citizens for Energy Independence was proud to partner with the Nyeland Promise program for our annual backpack giveaway in conjunction with the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme, and Ventura County Health Care Agency....
Events — Ventura County
October 11, 2019
AMAE Speech Competition
Ventura Citizens for Energy Independence was proud to partner with the Association of Mexican American Educators for their annual Speech Competition at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center. At the Careers in Energy table, community members of all ages learned...
September 15, 2019
Fiesta Patrias
Ventura Citizens for Energy Independence and California Resources Corporation were proud to partner with Lazer Broadcasting to sponsor the 2019 Fiestas Patrias in Downtown Oxnard. At the Careers in Energy booth, community members of all ages learned about local...
August 24, 2019
Dreamfest
Dreamfest is an annual festival hosted by Embrace! Church and the Oxnard Union High School District to support migrant farm families by connecting them with essential community services and resources. The event included fun family activities including dancers, music, and...
June 29, 2019
Santa Paula Street Festival
Californians for Energy Independence was proud to partner with California Resources Corporation and the Santa Paula Chamber of Commerce for the 2019 Santa Paula Street Festival. CEI informed attendees about the benefits of local energy production, and the well-paying...
May 4, 2019
2nd Annual Cinco De Mayo Festival
Ventura Citizens for Energy Independence (VCEI) was proud to be part of Santa Paula’s important community event - the 2nd Annual Cinco De Mayo Festival – which raises funds for local service organizations that provide essential community services to...
January 13, 2019
THUMS Island Tour
High school students with Channel Islands Upward Bound/CIDream and League of United Latin American Citizens Oxnard youth programs toured California Resources Corporation’s (CRC) oil and gas production site on
November 3, 2018
CSUCI Science Carnival Helps Youth Learn About the Science of Oil and Gas in Ventura County
Ventura Citizens for Energy Independence connected with hundreds of Ventura County youth eager to learn about science and the world around them at the 10th annual California State University Channel Islands Science Carnival. Kids from preschoolers through 8th grade...
September 20, 2018
Careers in Energy Presentation to Ojai’s Villanova Preparatory School Students
Ventura Citizens for Energy Independence (VCEI) joined Aera Energy employees on September 20th for a Careers in Energy presentation to high school juniors and seniors from Villanova Preparatory School who are looking to pursue higher education in engineering and...
September 15, 2018
Celebrating Mexican Independence Day with Partners in Downtown Oxnard
Thousands of Ventura County residents celebrated Mexican Independence Day at Oxnard’s Heritage Square with a parade, live music and dancing, and an introduction to Careers in Energy. The September 15th celebration gave residents the opportunity to embrace vibrant culture...
September 7, 2018
Careers in Energy and VC Supervisor John Zaragoza Host School Supply Giveaway in Nyeland Acres
In an effort to give back to the communities in which our energy industry employees live and work, Ventura Citizens for Energy Independence, along with Ventura County Supervisor John Zaragoza, hosted a free barbecue and school supply giveaway in...
September 3, 2018
Central Coast Labor Council’s Labor Day Picnic Connects Energy Industry with Union Partners
VCEI was honored to give back to and connect with our partners in the local Labor movement at the Central Coast Labor Council’s 2018 Labor Day picnic. With our friends from Laborers Local 585 on the barbecue, and the...
July 26, 2018
Careers in Energy Sponsorship for the California Mid-State Fair
More than 50 students from the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme visited the California Mid-State Fair on July 26th. Students had a great day visiting the fair animals riding rides at the carnival,...
June 2, 2018
Careers in Energy Booth at Westpark Community Day
Aera Energy, Ventura Citizens for Energy Independence and the Westpark Community Center hosted a community day for families and students to enjoy an afternoon of fun, games, and hands-on STEM activities. More than 300 community members gathered at the...
May 8, 2018
Careers in Energy Sponsorship of the ‘Original Cinco De Mayo’ at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center
On May 8, California Resources Corporation and Ventura Citizens for Energy Independence hosted Dr. David Hayes-Bautista, a world renown lecturer on the importance of Latinos in California’s history. Nearly 200 community members, including students throughout the county, participated...
April 13, 2018
Careers in Energy Presentation at ACE Charter School
Ventura Citizens for Energy Independence and California Resource Corporation (CRC) participated in a Career Day event on April 13 at ACE Charter School in Camarillo. ACE Charter school (please provide brief overview) Here, Frank Dodge, an engineer from CRC, gave...
March 21, 2018
Careers in Energy Presentation to Moorpark College Counselors
Californians for Energy Independence presented Careers in Energy materials to over 40 counselors at Moorpark College. The main focus of the presentation was to educate them on the industry presence in Ventura County, as well as inform them on...
March 14, 2018
Careers in Clean Tech, Sustainable Ventura County – Careers in Energy Booth Presentation
Californians for Energy Independence and local oil and gas employees from Aera Energy and California Resources Corporation participated in the Ventura County office of Education’s ‘Sustainable VC – Careers in Clean Tech’ event on March 14. More than 100...
December 2, 2017
Careers in Energy Booth – 2nd Annual STEM Day for Girls
Californians for Energy Independence (CEI) hosted its Careers in Energy Booth at Oxnard Union High School District’s 2nd Annual STEM Day for Girls. The program is designed to inspire girls to pursue STEM careers, in addition to providing parents...
November 4, 2017
Careers in Energy Booth – ACCESO Science Carnival
CEI was proud to sponsor the CSU, Channel Islands Science Carnival at Rio Vista Middle School in Oxnard. More than 2,000 local K-8 students and their families attended this year’s science carnival and participated in a variety of scientific...
November 1, 2017
Mobile Oilfield Learning Unit – Careers in Energy Programming
Californians for Energy Independence partnered with Aera Energy, California Resources Corporation, Seneca Resources, Renaissance Petroleum and the Western States Petroleum Association to bring the Mobile Oilfield Learning Unit to the Museum of Ventura County and Oxnard College. More than...
Careers in Energy booth at Taste of Soul, Los Angeles’ largest street festival in South Central Los Angeles.
October 21, 2017
Careers in Energy Booth – Taste of Soul
Californians for Energy Independence (CEI) and California Resources Corporation teamed up with South LA’s Los Angeles Sentinel and Bakewell Media Productions for the 12th annual festival, Taste of Soul, dubbed Los Angeles City and County’s largest street festival. With...
October 20, 2017
Ventura County Economic Development Association Business Outlook Conference
Californians for Energy Independence (CE) took this opportunity to share our Careers in Energy program with local elected officials, business groups and educators from Ventura and Los Angeles. Community leaders were surprised to hear about the plethora of programs...
February 3, 2017
Careers in Energy Workshop at Oxnard College
Californians for Energy Independence (CEI), the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), District 17, El Concilio Family Services and Oxnard College partnered on an educational program at Oxnard College to encourage high school and college students to explore...
January 1, 2016
Career Pathway Program – VC Innovates
Californians for Energy Independence (CEI),working in concert with Aera Energy, California Resources Corporation, WSPA, and the California Oil Museum, partnered with VC Innovates on an energy education program that fulfilled career connections for high school students in the Energy,...
