Moreno Valley College’s Office of TRIO Programs, in partnership with campus and community agencies, hosted the You Matter. You’re Valuable. You Count: College, Career, and Community Resource Fair in celebration of National TRIO Day. Over 400 students and community members attended.  

 

Throughout the event there were giveaways — ASMVC gave away two iPads and two students won telescopes. The grand prize was a 50-inch TV sponsored from Grayter Enterprises, LLC. This was Moreno Valley College’s 5^th celebration of TRIO Day. The day marked 60 years since the first TRIO program was started. Federal TRIO Programs were established in 1964 to increase access for students from first-generation, income qualifying, and other underserved backgrounds to go to and graduate from college.  

 

 

Attendees had the opportunity to connect with 40 resource vendors and partake in activities in the Fun Zone while listening to DJ Triff. Associated Students of Moreno Valley College, Outreach, Ben Clark Education Center, School of Public Safety EMT program, Health and Wellness, Basic Needs, Disability Support Services, Financial Services, Early Childhood Education, Career Technical Education, iMake Innovation Lab, Dental Hygiene, and the engagement centers each had booths. 

 

Community partners included Moreno Valley Unified School District’s Wellness Center, Inland So Cal United Way and 211, Eastern Municipal Water District, Riverside County Office of Education Cal SOAP, Inland Empire Waterkeepers, Moreno Valley Unified School District’s Cosmetology program, Western Museum, National Council of Negro Women, New York Life, Cal Hope, Riverside Sheriff’s Explorers Program, WestPac, TODEC, TRUEvolution, Congressmember Takano’s Office, and Cal Fire.