Empowerment event for teens, adults set in UCR, Palm Desert campus
City News Service
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – An event designed to empower teens and adults through resources and skill-building workshops will take place next week at UC Riverside’s Palm Desert campus.
“Raising the Future” will be held from 10 a.m. through 4 p.m. Oct. 25 at 75080 Frank Sinatra Drive.
The free event will feature networking opportunities for youths and adults, scholarships, free food, entertainment, giveaways, motivational speakers and workshops.
Keynote speaker Richard Montanez, former PepsiCo executive and inspiration behind the film “Flamin’ Hot,” will share his journey from janitor to author and motivational speaker. Additionally, Riverside County Fourth District Supervisor V. Manuel Perez will be the guest speaker to discuss his insights on justice reform, equity and local empowerment efforts.
“From introducing people to resources to networking to meeting county leaders and hearing from guests speakers, this event offers a lot to all who come,” Perez said. “It’s a free community event that is open to everyone and is all about providing opportunities, giving an early start and second chances and finding inspirations as we learn from others.”
County and community organizations will be present for educational resources and workshops in leadership, career development and wellness.
Organizers said American Sign Language and Spanish translation will be available during the event.
Registration was encouraged at www.eventbrite.com/e/raising-the-future-tickets-1555043028559.