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A New Pre-Apprenticeship Program In Santa Cruz County
This program is designed for individuals interested in pursuing a trade career and provides hands-on experience, mentorship, and support in finding apprenticeship opportunities.
Parallel Flight Advances International Expansion
Parallel Flight Technologies, a leader in autonomous heavy-lift drone technology, today announced the appointment of Cathy Press to lead its Canadian operations, based in Vancouver. This expansion marks Parallel Flight’s first presence in Canada.
Neatleaf: Transforming Farming with Robotics and AI
We sat down with Neatleaf to learn more about their technology which uses AI and robotics to help farmers.
Santa Cruz Native Michael Sikand Shares Story Behind Our Future Media's Acquisition by Morning Brew
In January 2023, Morning Brew announced the acquisition of Our Future Media, Inc. Late February, Santa Cruz Works caught up with Santa Cruzian Michael Sikand, co-founder of Our Future Media, Inc. to get the scoop.
Winners of the Foundation4Innovation Social Media and Marketing Challenge(SM2C) Announced
Foundation4Innovation Social Media and Marketing Challenge(SM2C) has announced the names of the winners for the Monterey and Santa Cruz Region.
Joby CEO on 2023 eVTOL Milestones
Joby Aviation CEO JoeBen Bevirt joins Ed Ludlow to discuss the company's milestones, progress for the industry overall, and becoming the first eVTOL company to complete the second stage of FAA certification.
Joby Aviation Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Financial Results
Joby today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2022.
RNA Rescue challenge invites players to solve puzzles and advance RNA therapeutics
Researchers at UC Santa Cruz have developed a new puzzle challenge for the online game Eterna, enlisting players to help design a novel RNA drug to treat hemophilia A.
City of Santa Cruz Celebrates 1st EV Refuse Truck in Santa Cruz County
To help meet climate action goals, the City of Santa Cruz has procured the first all-electric refuse truck in Santa Cruz County.
Local Author’s Digital Marketing Book Makes #1 New Release on Amazon
Local Santa Cruzian, Michael Stebbins, co-authored a book all about the topic of digital marketing that was listed as the #1 New Release in the Digital Marketing category on Amazon.
Parallel Flight Chosen by Hello Tomorrow as Deep Tech Pioneer
Parallel Flight Technologies has been selected as a Deep Tech Pioneer by Hello Tomorrow.
Introducing the Zero SR-X, Developed by HUGE Design
Introducing the Zero SR-X, developed by HUGE Design — a completely bespoke reimagination of the Zero SR/S and the latest addition to Zero’s “Design the Future” development program
ANA Holdings and Joby Aviation Selected to Operate Electric Air Taxi Flights at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan
ANA HOLDINGS, INC. and Joby Aviation have been selected by the Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition to operate demonstration flights during the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan.
The ReDeFined Podcast with Jeremy Almond & Megan Guy
Join CEO & entrepreneur, Jeremy Almond and Venture Capitalist, Megan Guy as they talk to new experts every episode about the technology that is Redefining our economy, culture and society.
YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki is Stepping Down
YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki, who has led the world’s largest video site for the last nine years, is stepping down from her role.
Joby Begins Testing at World’s Largest Wind Tunnel Facility
Joby Aviation announced it is beginning testing at the National Full-Scale Aerodynamic Complex, the world’s largest wind tunnel facility, at NASA’s Ames Research Center in California’s Silicon Valley.
March Santa Cruz New Tech CruzHack-tastic!
Our monthly New Tech on March 1 will feature the top teams and projects from the 2023 CruzHacks.
Skyports Infrastructure’s Vertiport Design Approved for Development in Dubai
Joby Aviation joined Skyports Infrastructure at the World Government Summit to promote advanced air mobility in Dubai.
Free Google IT Support Certificate Program for High School Students
Are you a high schooler or know a high schooler who wants to get experience in IT for FREE? Check out Cabrillo’s certificate program.
Joby Begins Final Assembly of First Company-Conforming eVTOL Aircraft
Joby Aviation today announced it has begun final assembly of what is believed to be the world’s first company-conforming electric, vertical take-off and landing aircraft.