Fresno EOC VAC Grad Building a Future for his Family
37-year-old John Her, a Fresno father of three, says he had never been to Disneyland as a child. And now, he has taken his kids to the theme park twice. John says it’s the result of hard work and applying himself to learn a trade through Fresno EOC Valley...
Jeff Davis, Jr. Retiring After 42 Years of Service at Fresno EOC
After 42 years as a leader at Fresno EOC, one of the largest non-profit agencies in the state, Jeff Davis, Jr. is retiring. Davis is the Director of the agency’s Training and Employment Division, overseeing more than 60 employees and touching the lives of more...
Historic Building Gets New Life After Revamp by Fresno EOC’s VAC Program
If you drive to Downtown Fresno, you can’t help but notice the Pacific Southwest Building, a historic landmark on Fulton Street. The stately, 16-story high rise was built in 1925 as a bank and office building. It has seen many changes over the years, and nearly...
VAC Building Career Paths for Women in Construction
Maira Hernandez and Kylee Henson are celebrating success with Fresno EOC Valley Apprenticeship Connections (VAC). VAC is a job training program with a focus on careers in construction. Both women graduated on June 16.The grads say they applied for VAC, because they...