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Central Valley Training Center outlines construction training, cites 223 graduates
Summary
Danielle Dixon Oglesby presented the Central Valley Training Center's construction and job-readiness program to the Parlier City Council, saying the program has 223 graduates across 15 cohorts and partners with contractors and regional agencies to place trainees in construction trades.
Danielle Dixon Oglesby, workforce training coordinator introduced by Marcia Danske of the Fresno County Economic Development Corporation, presented the Central Valley Training Center (CVTC) to the Parlier City Council. Oglesby said the program began in February 2020 to train Central Valley residents for construction work on the high-speed rail and related projects.
"The purpose is to... provide pre-apprenticeship classes and hands-on construction industry training for Central Valley residents," Oglesby said, describing a partnership that includes Fresno EDC, the High Speed Rail Authority, the City of Selma and local workforce organizations. She said the program reaches at-risk, minority and low-income populations across Fresno, Kings, Tulare, Kern, Madera and Merced counties.
Oglesby described two main components: trade training and soft skills. The training component introduces participants to more than 10 trades, including bricklaying, carpentry and cement masonry, and provides certifications such as OSHA-30, forklift, scissor-lift and first-aid/CPR. The soft-skills component covers job readiness, resume writing, basic computer skills and a cognitive behavioral curriculum intended to improve decision-making and work ethic.
On outcomes, Oglesby said, "We have today 223 graduates, and a total of 15 cohorts," and described a one-year retention-support program for graduates. She listed employer partners and contractors who have hired program graduates, including Dragados Flatiron, Tutor Perini and Borchardt and Steel, and encouraged anyone interested to use the posted QR code or flyers to sign up.
Council members and residents thanked the presenters, noted local demand for hands-on training opportunities and requested follow-up contact information. Oglesby left contact details and the council closed the presentation portion of the meeting and moved on to public comment.
The council did not take any formal action on the CVTC presentation at this meeting; the presentation served to inform council and residents about the program and enrollment opportunities.
