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Man Unemployed for Two Years Lands $50k Job at Job Fair

Photo Courtesy of: Robert Lovingood

Board of Supervisors Vice Chair Robert Lovingood (right) recently hosted a Manufacturers Job Fair.

By Robert Lovingood's Office
Community Writer
11/22/2016 at 02:28 PM

SAN BERNARDINO>> A man who has been out of work for two years landed a job at a recent Manufacturers Job Fair hosted by Board of Supervisors Vice Chair Robert Lovingood. Eric Schmidt, co-owner of Exquadrum, an aerospace and defense contractor, said his company hired a Navy veteran with munitions handling skills who attended the Oct. 28 manufacturing job fair. The veteran, who had been out of work for two years, is now is working for Exquadrum with a salary of approximately $50,000. "Well-paying manufacturing jobs are essential to our economy," Lovingood said. "It's gratifying to help connect job-seekers with local companies."The day before the job fair, approximately 600 local students learned about the manufacturing business, possible career opportunities and the training required to secure jobs. The Made in the High Desert event was also created to shine a light on the value and contributions of local manufacturers." Schmidt said Exquadrum, Inc. was pleased to talk to local students about manufacturing technologies and career opportunities. “In addition, Exquadrum participated in the job fair and was able to identify a candidate which saved significant time and money in our regular candidate search process. Overall, Supervisor Lovingood's attention to our students and our businesses is much appreciated and valuable for the future success of the 1st District."

Dr. Mir Wasif Ali Elected as Chief of Staff

Photo Courtesy of: Dignity Health St. Bernardine Medical Center

Dr. Mir Wasif Ali MD, FACS, as its new Chief of Staff. Dr. Ali, renowned for his distinguished tenure marked by innovation and compassionate patient care, will assume this critical role for a two-year term starting January 2026

Anyone Can Develop Breast Cancer, Man or Woman

Photo Courtesy of: The CARE Project, Inc.

Danny Riggs’ widow, Sarah, along with his two kids, Steven and Kali, are pictured with Carrie Madrid and Pat Washburn, the director of the Men 2 Program. A $5,000 Adam’s Angels grant was awarded to the children of Danny Riggs, who sadly passed away from breast cancer.