Cal Poly Pomona Foundation Inc

Awards Issued Prior to January 20, 2025, Were Funded Under Previous Administrations and May Not Reflect the Priorities and Policies of the Current Administration. the Building a Boulevard Project Is a Strategic Workforce Initiative Designed to Develop a Highly Skilled and Technically Proficient Talent Pipeline for the Food, Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Human Sciences (FANH) Sectors. by Leveraging the Scale of the California State University (CSU) System and the Agricultural Research Institute (ari), This Five-year Program Provides Intensive Mentoring and Professional Development to 418 Student Fellows, Including 200 MASTER'S Candidates, 180 Undergraduates, and 38 Community College Transfer Students.a Key Strength of This Program Is Its Resource Efficiency. by Aligning With the Ari, the Project Matches Student Fellows With Faculty Who Are Often Already Leading Ari-funded Research. This Allows Federal Nifa Funds to Be Dedicated Primarily to Student Support and Professional Training, While State-level Ari Resources Provide the Sophisticated Research Infrastructure and Project Funding Necessary for Success.each Fellow Makes a One-year Commitment to Complete a Faculty-mentored Research Project. for Graduate Students, This Support Directly Facilitates the Completion of Their MASTER'S Thesis Research, Ensuring They Enter the Workforce With Specialized Expertise. Throughout the Program, Fellows Gain In-depth Knowledge of Their Specific Scientific Disciplines, Sharpen Their Critical Thinking and Problem-solving Abilities, and Explore the Vast Array of Career Opportunities Within the Modern Agricultural Economy.the Project Hosts a Comprehensive Series of Workshops Where Fellows:develop Leadership Skills: Engaging in Interactive Sessions to Prepare for Management and Leadership Roles.master Science Communication: Learning to Translate Complex Technical Data Into Clear, Actionable Information for the Public and Industry Stakeholders While Retaining Scientific Fidelity.build Professional Literacy: Engaging Directly With Experts From the Usda, State Agencies, and Private Industry Who Share Insights Into Diverse Career Entry Points, Day-to-day Operations, and the Evolving Needs of the Agricultural Workforce.to Ensure Professional Readiness, Fellows Are Encouraged and Financially Supported to Attend and Present Their Research at Major Professional and Industry Conferences. These Events Provide Vital Networking Opportunities With Potential Employers Across the Public and Private Sectors.as a Result of This Program, Participants Will Graduate With the Technical Proficiency, Leadership Readiness, and Professional Confidence Required to Sustain the Food and Natural Resource Systems of California and the Nation.the Building a Boulevard Project Ensures That the Next Generation of the Agricultural Workforce Is Equipped to Solve Complex Challenges and Drive the STATE'S Economic Engine Forward.