by Kiera Hill | Sep 22, 2025 | Careers & Industry
Victorville is quickly becoming one of the strongest economic hubs in the High Desert, with job opportunities growing at a pace more than double the national average. Even better, projections show this growth trend is expected to continue, making Victorville a city to...
by Kiera Hill | Sep 15, 2025 | Careers & Industry, Schools & Sports
With over 400,000 skilled trade jobs currently unfilled, the Home Depot Foundation is stepping up to fill the gap. The foundation has committed $10 million to expand access to trades education—most notably through a $1 million partnership with the Boys & Girls...
by Kiera Hill | Sep 9, 2025 | Careers & Industry
Mining has long been a cornerstone of the High Desert economy, providing the cement and construction materials that help build communities across California. Companies play a vital role in the region, supplying essential materials while also offering career...
by Kiera Hill | Sep 5, 2025 | Careers & Industry
The U.S. is making bold moves to reduce its reliance on Chinese-controlled rare earth supply chains. The federal government has mobilized hundreds of millions in funding for domestic producers and enforced guaranteed purchase agreements and minimum pricing to support...
by Kiera Hill | Sep 5, 2025 | Careers & Industry
The U.S. Department of the Interior has proposed adding copper and potash—along with silver, lead, and silicon—to the 2025 draft Critical Minerals List, underscoring their importance to the economy and national security. As Reuters reported, “Copper is widely used in...
