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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Those wanting to promote Lake County and share more about its history, resource and amenities are encouraged to become Certified Tourism Ambassadors.
The Lake County Chamber of Commerce has contracted with the county of Lake to oversee the Certified Tourism Ambassador program.
The chamber has scheduled several classes through June. Course material based upon Lake County is provided to every student for a four-hour class.
The classes are interactive and many who have lived in Lake County all their lives have said they learned facts about our area that they never knew previously.
Many of those who call Lake County home are aware that fellow residents make negative remarks about the area. When those negative comments are made to visitors or within earshot of visitors it could mean the visitors do not or will not return. The CTA program can help us turn that around.
The following is from the official Web site, www.ctanetwork.com : “CTA Program Objective: To increase regional tourism by inspiring front-line hospitality employees and volunteers to turn every visitor encounter into a positive experience."
Accredited through the Tourism Ambassador Institute and administered at the local level, the Certified Tourism Ambassador program is industry-recognized certification. It's the only program in existence today that gives an official CTA designation to individuals – from mayors, to general managers, drivers and waiters, people who care about their destination and want everyone who visits to talk positively about their experience.
With more than 17,000 current CTAs nationwide, the program has proven success in aligning the destination's people infrastructure – its stakeholder businesses and front-line – to build tourism by Enhancing the Visitor Experience.
Through its locally-customized curriculum, the CTA program focuses on the experience given to visitors, whether they are leisure travelers, business travelers, or attendees.
You’re never too old to learn and for employers investing in their businesses by sending their employees to the classes. When customers are greeted by knowledgeable employees who value our communities, you have created a welcoming atmosphere for that visitor.
To sign up for a class go to www.ctanetwork.com/schedule/; there you can locate upcoming Lake County CTA classes and sign up for one that fits your schedule.
The cost per student is $25, payable to the county of Lake.
For questions please contact the Lake County Chamber at 707-263-5092.
The Lake County Chamber of Commerce has contracted with the county of Lake to oversee the Certified Tourism Ambassador program.
The chamber has scheduled several classes through June. Course material based upon Lake County is provided to every student for a four-hour class.
The classes are interactive and many who have lived in Lake County all their lives have said they learned facts about our area that they never knew previously.
Many of those who call Lake County home are aware that fellow residents make negative remarks about the area. When those negative comments are made to visitors or within earshot of visitors it could mean the visitors do not or will not return. The CTA program can help us turn that around.
The following is from the official Web site, www.ctanetwork.com : “CTA Program Objective: To increase regional tourism by inspiring front-line hospitality employees and volunteers to turn every visitor encounter into a positive experience."
Accredited through the Tourism Ambassador Institute and administered at the local level, the Certified Tourism Ambassador program is industry-recognized certification. It's the only program in existence today that gives an official CTA designation to individuals – from mayors, to general managers, drivers and waiters, people who care about their destination and want everyone who visits to talk positively about their experience.
With more than 17,000 current CTAs nationwide, the program has proven success in aligning the destination's people infrastructure – its stakeholder businesses and front-line – to build tourism by Enhancing the Visitor Experience.
Through its locally-customized curriculum, the CTA program focuses on the experience given to visitors, whether they are leisure travelers, business travelers, or attendees.
You’re never too old to learn and for employers investing in their businesses by sending their employees to the classes. When customers are greeted by knowledgeable employees who value our communities, you have created a welcoming atmosphere for that visitor.
To sign up for a class go to www.ctanetwork.com/schedule/; there you can locate upcoming Lake County CTA classes and sign up for one that fits your schedule.
The cost per student is $25, payable to the county of Lake.
For questions please contact the Lake County Chamber at 707-263-5092.
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SACRAMENTO – In celebrating the best of what the Golden State has to offer, the California State Fair and the California Department of Technology have determined the winners of the 2018 Champion of Technology Awards.
The Individual Champion is Sunne Wright McPeak.
The Project/Organization Champion is San Joaquin County for its Innovative Care for Adolescent Needs (I-CAN) application.
Sunne Wright McPeak is the President and CEO of the California Emerging Technology Fund (CETF), whose mission is to close the digital divide.
McPeak led bipartisan efforts to pass the Internet for All Act. Under McPeak’s energetic leadership, CETF advocates digital inclusion in all areas, including education, workforce preparation, health care, public housing and the delivery of government services. Her call to action is “access delayed is access denied.”
McPeak has taken an active leadership role in forming and funding the California Telehealth Network, to bring broadband internet to rural health care clinics, hospitals, and medically underserved communities at an affordable rate.
CETF has also funded dozens of digital literacy training programs in our state, and has pioneered a School2Home initiative, which closes the Achievement Gap and the Digital Divide by integrating computing and broadband technologies in low-performing middle schools with a focus on parent engagement.
San Joaquin County's Innovative Care for Adolescent Needs (I-CAN) application was developed as a way to streamline support services for "at-risk" youth; specifically achieving permanency and ensuring safety in the placement of foster youth.
The previous process was manual, included numerous paper files and spreadsheets, and lacked detail that could be used to determine a better match.
With I-CAN: time is saved on collecting data on a youth; time is saved identifying placement; and permanancy in placement is improved. San Joaquin County intends to share I-CAN with other counties if requested.
The Champions of Technology will be publicly recognized at California Agriculture Day on the west steps of the State Capitol at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 20.
Both the individual and project/organization winners will be honored guests at the California State Fair Gala on Thursday, June 21.
The Gala benefits the youth scholarship programs of the Friends of the California State Fair. Purchase gala tickets here.
The Individual Champion is Sunne Wright McPeak.
The Project/Organization Champion is San Joaquin County for its Innovative Care for Adolescent Needs (I-CAN) application.
Sunne Wright McPeak is the President and CEO of the California Emerging Technology Fund (CETF), whose mission is to close the digital divide.
McPeak led bipartisan efforts to pass the Internet for All Act. Under McPeak’s energetic leadership, CETF advocates digital inclusion in all areas, including education, workforce preparation, health care, public housing and the delivery of government services. Her call to action is “access delayed is access denied.”
McPeak has taken an active leadership role in forming and funding the California Telehealth Network, to bring broadband internet to rural health care clinics, hospitals, and medically underserved communities at an affordable rate.
CETF has also funded dozens of digital literacy training programs in our state, and has pioneered a School2Home initiative, which closes the Achievement Gap and the Digital Divide by integrating computing and broadband technologies in low-performing middle schools with a focus on parent engagement.
San Joaquin County's Innovative Care for Adolescent Needs (I-CAN) application was developed as a way to streamline support services for "at-risk" youth; specifically achieving permanency and ensuring safety in the placement of foster youth.
The previous process was manual, included numerous paper files and spreadsheets, and lacked detail that could be used to determine a better match.
With I-CAN: time is saved on collecting data on a youth; time is saved identifying placement; and permanancy in placement is improved. San Joaquin County intends to share I-CAN with other counties if requested.
The Champions of Technology will be publicly recognized at California Agriculture Day on the west steps of the State Capitol at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 20.
Both the individual and project/organization winners will be honored guests at the California State Fair Gala on Thursday, June 21.
The Gala benefits the youth scholarship programs of the Friends of the California State Fair. Purchase gala tickets here.
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