UCR Palm Desert

The UCR Palm Desert Center hosts community events and offers a wide variety of programs

10/10/2025

For more than 16 years, Agam Patel has been the heart of UCR Palm Desert — building bridges, championing students, and strengthening our community. 💛💙

Join us in wishing him well as he takes on a new university-wide leadership role at UC Riverside. We’re proud to celebrate his next chapter and the legacy he leaves behind.

Read about his journey and lasting impact! https://ow.ly/gle050X9sFC

09/05/2025

FINAL INFO SESSION — Don’t Miss Out!

Still thinking about joining our FREE Micro MBA program for entrepreneurs, workers, and residents in the city of Coachella? This is your last chance to learn more before enrollment closes!

✅ Learn how to enroll at no cost
✅ Explore what the program covers (marketing, finance, operations & more)
✅ Ask questions and get answers

Final info session (online via Zoom):
📅 September 10 at 6 PM

Whether you’re just starting out or ready to scale your business, this program is built to help you succeed.

📲 Save your spot now: https://ow.ly/eLwk50WG8Nl

UCR Palm Desert City of Coachella

09/01/2025

🚨 It’s go time! kicks off this Saturday, September 6! And, it's FREE!

Get ready for game-changing tools, real-world insights, and a powerful community of small business owners.

🎟️ Didn’t register? There’s still time: https://ow.ly/SAFI50WlXC4

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08/28/2025

Don't forget to grab your spot in our info session for our FREE Micro MBA program!

If you live, work, or own a business in the city of Coachella, this is your chance to level up your skills and grow your business — at zero cost to you.

Upcoming info sessions (online via Zoom):
📅 September 4 at 12 PM
📅 September 10 at 6 PM

📲 Spots are filling fast — register now: https://ow.ly/RR9350WG8Aw

UCR Palm Desert City of Coachella

08/21/2025

Want to sharpen your business skills — without the student loans?

If you live, work, or own a business in the city of Coachella, you’re eligible for a FREE Micro MBA program designed to help local entrepreneurs launch, grow, and succeed.

Join us for a short Zoom info session to learn:
✅ What the Micro MBA includes
✅ How to enroll at no cost
✅ What topics you'll cover (marketing, finance, operations & more!)

Choose your session:
📅 August 27 at 6 PM
📅 September 4 at 12 PM
📅 September 10 at 6 PM

📲 Sign up now: https://ow.ly/CzIy50WG8pc

UCR Palm Desert City of Coachella

08/20/2025

Start your journey from field to classroom! This free 12-month training for farmworkers includes:
✔️ Weekend online learning
✔️ Childcare job prep
✔️ Permit guidance

Join our final info session—sign up now: https://bit.ly/farmworkerinfosession

*Funded by the California Employment Development Department (EDD)
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¡Empiece su camino del campo al aula! Esta capacitación gratuita de 12 meses para trabajadores agrícolas incluye:
✔️ Clases en línea los fines de semana
✔️ Preparación para trabajar con niños
✔️ Ayuda para obtener su permiso

Participe en nuestra última sesión informativa — inscríbase aquí: https://bit.ly/farmworkerinfosession

*Financiado por el Departamento de Desarrollo del Empleo de California (EDD)

California EDD

08/18/2025

Are you a small business owner ready to scale up? Join for expert guidance, peer networking, and tech-powered strategies to grow.

Starts September 6 — FREE to attend!

🗓️ Secure your spot: https://ow.ly/GtmZ50WlX7r

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08/14/2025

Live, work, or own a business in the city of Coachella? Your path to business growth starts right here.

We’re offering a FREE Micro MBA program — yes, FREE — designed to help you start or scale your business. And it all begins with a quick online info session.

Choose your session (all virtual via Zoom):
📅 August 27 at 6 PM
📅 September 4 at 12 PM
📅 September 10 at 6 PM

📲 Save your spot now: https://ow.ly/6gK850WG8ac

UCR Palm Desert City of Coachella

08/13/2025

Did you know? Farmworkers in California can get FREE training to become preschool teachers.
✅ Flexible schedule
✅ Permit assistance
✅ Built-in English support

🗓 Last two info sessions—register here: https://bit.ly/farmworkerinfosession

*Funded by the California Employment Development Department (EDD)
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¿Sabía que…? Los trabajadores agrícolas en California pueden recibir capacitación GRATUITA para ser maestros de preescolar.
✅ Horario flexible
✅ Asistencia con su permiso
✅ Apoyo con el inglés

🗓 Últimas dos sesiones informativas—regístrese aquí: https://bit.ly/farmworkerinfosession

*Financiado por el Departamento de Desarrollo del Empleo de California (EDD)

California EDD

08/11/2025

Celebrating a major milestone! 🎉

On August 8, we honored our incredible Micro MBA and Business Readiness course graduates at a special recognition ceremony. These courses, funded by the City of Coachella for its residents, gave students the skills necessary to start or enhance their businesses.

Congratulations to all the graduates!

Address

75080 Frank Sinatra Drive
Palm Desert, CA
92211

Telephone

+17608340800

Website

http://palmdesert.ucr.edu/

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