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Local Conference of Youth USA 2024 Conference
150 youth attended the 3rd annual Local Conference of Youth (LCOY) USA 2024 to address key issues and draft policy demands regarding climate change.
3CE Introduces New Bioenergy Opportunities Program
Central Coast Community Energy’s (3CE) BioMAT Program incentivizes the creation of small bioenergy projects.
Chamber Luncheon: Unlock Business Potential with AI
On November 7, the Santa Cruz County Chamber of Commerce is hosting a workshop featuring David Dennis, Microsoft’s Principal Program Manager, to delve into how AI and tools like Copilot can help small businesses approach Keynes’s ideal of a reduced workweek.
AAUW Tech Trek: Empowering Young Women to Pursue STEM
Tech Trek, powered by the California chapter of the American Association of University Women (AAUW), empowers girls through a STEM-oriented summer camp.
Animated Website Content
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Joby Aviation, Inc. Announces Pricing of Public Offering of Common Stock
Joby Aviation announced the pricing of its underwritten public offering of 40,000,000 shares of common stock at a public offering price of $5.05 per share, before underwriting discounts and commissions.
Free Technology and Innovation Program For Youth
The Santa Cruz County Office of Education is proud to announce the Youth Empowerment through Technology and Innovation program.
Comcast Provides Cabrillo College $45,000 to To Create Journalism Scholarship
Comcast has provided funding to Cabrillo College to established a journalism scholarship for students.
Joby Hosts International Aviation Regulators in California
Joby announced it is hosting aviation regulators from around the world at the company’s manufacturing and flight testing facilities in Marina, California, as part of ongoing international certification efforts.
David Lee, Santa Cruz Works 2023 Titan, Named Director of Research Pathways
2023 Titan of Tech, David Lee, takes on a new role at UC Santa Cruz.
Joby Rises as FAA is Ready for Air Travel
It is time for the next big thing in aviation. And it is happening here in Santa Cruz County.
David Doolin Joins Santa Cruz Works Board
Santa Cruz Works is proud to announce the newest addition to its Board of Directors, David Doolin, who has also been elected to serve as the Board's Treasurer.
Cabrillo College Named Best Community College in California
Cabrillo College today announces that it has been ranked the best community college in California, based upon a study released by SmartAsset that was published in the October 21 issue of The Miami Herald.
Demo Day 2024 Judges Announced
Santa Cruz Works is thrilled to announce the esteemed panel of judges for Demo Day 2024 on November 6, where innovative startups from the 6th cohort of Santa Cruz Accelerates will present their business ventures.
AV1 Robot Helps Children Attend School
No Isolation invented their AV1 robot to help children attend school and mitigate “chronic absenteeism.”
Swellcycle Company Spotlight Tour
And that’s a wrap on our company spotlight tour with Swellcycle!
Verdagy Announces Grand Opening of 1st U.S. DOE Supported Electrolyzer Manufacturing Facility
Verdagy Announces Grand Opening of its Gigawatt-Scale Silicon Valley Factory.
Joby Welcomes Publication of New Operating Regulations by FAA
oby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, today welcomed the release of new rules designed to enable the operation of Joby’s revolutionary aircraft in the United States.
UCSC Genomics Institute "Seed" Funds 6 Projects
Six university research projects have been awarded up to $50,000 by UCSC’s Genomics Institute.
Wonderfil Partners with Dr. Bronner's and Whole Foods Market to Launch Refill Stations
Wonderfil, the Santa Cruz startup that aims to revolutionize the way liquid and cream products, recently announced a collaboration with Whole Foods and Dr. Bronners.