Twelve junior colleges in the Inland Empire and desert region — including Victor Valley College and Barstow Community College — recently took a pledge to support local startups and entrepreneurs in their respective communities.
On Feb. 8, VVC Superintendent/President Dr. Daniel Walden and BCC Superintendent/President Dr. Eva Bagg both signed the Presidents for Entrepreneurship Pledge (PFEP) along with 10 other counterparts in the Inland Empire / Desert Region Consortium of community colleges (IEDRC). The signing event took place virtually, hosted by the partner organization, the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE).
The VVC Entrepreneurship Program is expected to begin course offerings in Fall 2021, and will “equip students with the necessary entrepreneurial mindset and practical skills to become successful in the ever-changing business…
