FIELD Institute

Today we’re celebrating 67 students who graduated from the CTE pathways at EPIC de Cesar Chavez High School!

Through Business, Agriculture, and Early Childhood Education, these students worked hard to learn industry standards and expand their career opportunities. We are incredibly proud of their dedication and perseverance.

Interested in joining EPIC to be part of CTE or ESL? Call 877-877-1112 to learn more. Our CTE pathways are offered statewide across all EPIC campuses, in person and virtually.

¡Sí se puede!

🌟 FIELD is Hiring a President & CEO to Lead Change Across California 🌟

The Farmworkers Institute of Education & Leadership Development (FIELD), founded by César E. Chávez, is seeking a visionary President/CEO to lead a powerful, mission-driven organization creating real impact statewide.

FIELD empowers underserved communities through adult education, workforce development, and environmental service.

This is an opportunity to lead bold solutions in education access, environmental sustainability, and workforce equity across California.

We’re looking for a dynamic, strategic leader ready to inspire teams, build partnerships, strengthen systems, and drive measurable impact all guided by our core values of Integrity, Innovation, Opportunity, and “Sí Se Puede.”

💼 Full-time | Onsite in Bakersfield with statewide travel
💰 Salary Range: $150,000–$180,000 + full benefits

If you’re ready to lead an organization shaping the future of California’s communities, we want to hear from you.

👉 Apply or share with a leader ready to make change happen!

As we enter a new year, we know there are challenges ahead.

But we also know this: change begins with hope, with community, and with people who care.

Together, we can keep moving forward. Together, we can build opportunity, dignity, and a better future.

Wishing you strength, courage, and hope in the year ahead.

With care,

Your FIELD family 🤍

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Al comenzar un nuevo año, sabemos que hay retos por delante.

Pero también sabemos esto: el cambio comienza con la esperanza, con la comunidad y con personas que se apoyan.

Juntos, podemos seguir adelante.
Juntos, podemos construir oportunidades, dignidad y un mejor futuro.

Les deseamos fortaleza, ánimo y esperanza en el año que comienza.

Con cariño,

La familia FIELD 🤍