Program Calendar
Budgeting For Emergencies
Day / Date
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Time
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Classes
In-Person or Webinar:
Please choose In-Person or Zoom when completing the registration form.
Please note that all programs are in Spanish unless otherwise specified.
Complimentary for Napa County farmworkers. This private event is for registered farmworkers only.
Summary
Join us for a financial literacy workshop in Spanish designed specifically for Napa County farmworkers who want to take control of their finances and prepare for the unexpected. This interactive session will cover practical tips and tools to help you save money, manage your budget, and build a financial safety net to protect yourself and your family when emergencies arise.
What You Will Learn:
Simple ways to create a budget that works for your income and expenses
Strategies to start saving
How to set up and grow an emergency fund
Tips to cut unnecessary expenses without sacrificing quality of life
Resources and tools to stay on track with your financial goals
Why Attend?
Emergencies like unexpected medical bills, car repairs, or reduced work hours can create financial stress. By learning smart savings practices and budgeting strategies, you can feel more confident and secure when facing life’s challenges. This workshop will empower you with knowledge and practical steps you can immediately implement.
Who Should Attend?
Farmworkers in Napa County and their families who want to:
Improve their financial stability
Learn easy ways to save money
Plan ahead for emergencies
Instructor
Martin Curiel, CFA - Co-Founder - MYeCFO
Understanding the 2024 Harvest & Looking Ahead from a Financial Perspective
Day / Date
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Time
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Classes
In-Person or Webinar:
Please choose In-Person or Zoom when completing the registration form.
Please note that all programs are in Spanish unless otherwise specified.
Complimentary for Napa County farmworkers. This private event is for registered farmworkers only.
Summary
Join us for an insightful presentation, Understanding the 2024 Napa Valley Harvest from a Financial Perspective, led by industry expert Rolando Sanchez. This event offers a unique opportunity to better understand the financial dynamics shaping Napa Valley's winegrape industry and how they factored into decision-making at the vineyard level for the 2024 harvest.
Rolando Sanchez will explore key topics, including market trends, cost analysis, economic challenges, and the financial decisions impacting growers.
The presentation is designed for supervisors to better understand the financial landscape that impacts operations and raise awareness when planning for 2025.
Instructor
Rolando Sanchez - Vice President of Wine Growing & Business Development - Walsh Vineyard Management
Rolando is a native of Napa who has spent his entire life working in the valley’s vineyards. After receiving his degree from Fresno State University, Rolando joined one of Napa’s Largest and Most respected vineyard management companies, Walsh Vineyards Management. Where he has worked his way up to Vice President of Wine Growing & Business Development. Rolando oversees vineyard operations in Napa, Sonoma & Lake County, also consulting in both Mexico and Spain. His passion for grape growing has earned him a spot on the Wine Business Monthly as one of the industry’s Top 50 Leaders of 2020. Rolando’s ultimate goal is to provide a voice and path for a life-changing opportunity to those who want to make their dream a reality in the wine industry.
Make Your Money Work for You. What You Need to Know About Investing
Day / Date
Wednesday, March 26, 2035
Time
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Classes
In-Person or Webinar:
Please choose In-Person or Zoom when completing the registration form.
Please note that all programs are in Spanish unless otherwise specified.
Complimentary for Napa County farmworkers. This private event is for registered farmworkers only.
Summary
Ready to grow your hard-earned money and secure a brighter financial future? Join us for a free investing workshop tailored for Napa County farmworkers who want to learn the basics of investing and how to make their money work for them. This session will break down the essentials of investing into simple, easy-to-follow steps so you can feel confident taking control of your financial growth.
What You Will Learn:
The basics of how investing works
Key differences between saving and investing
Types of investments, including stocks, bonds, and mutual funds
How to get started
Understanding the risks and rewards of investing
Practical tips for building long-term wealth
Why Attend?
Investing doesn’t have to be complicated or intimidating. With the right tools and knowledge, you can grow your money over time, achieve your financial goals, and even prepare for retirement. Whether you’re completely new to investing or have some experience, this workshop will provide actionable insights to help you take the next step.
Who Should Attend? Farmworkers in Napa County and their families who:
Want to learn how to grow their money through investing
Are you interested in starting small and building wealth over time
Seek guidance on how to plan for long-term financial success
Instructor
Martin Curiel, CFA - Co-Founder - MYeCFO
Excel for Supervisors Course
Weekly
January 14 - January 30
Days
Tuesdays
Thursdays
Time
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Class
High Beginner/Low Intermediate
This course is for students with basic Excel experience ready to improve efficiency.
Please note that all programs are in Spanish unless otherwise specified.
Complimentary for Napa County farmworkers. This private event is for registered farmworkers only.
Summary
Excel can be used as a powerful tool to effectively organize and analyze data in vineyard operations. This 3-week course is for vineyard supervisors who currently use Excel for basic tasks but aspire to increase their skills. Students will learn how to analyze data, which will include sorting, formatting, and creating simple formulas. With organized data readily available, Excel can help evaluate and compare different vineyard management strategies, track regulatory compliance, inform budget decisions, conduct financial forecasting, and more, leading to increased productivity, efficiency, and profitability.
Computers are provided for each student for the duration of the course.
Impact
Increasing Excel skills for supervisors leads to optimized vineyard performance, improved quality, and overall farm efficiency. Post-course surveys showed that 100% of students had significant learning gains increasing their knowledge from basic to advanced; and 100% stated they will also immediately use these skills to do their jobs better.
Past Student Testimonial
“This was an excellent class full of information. It helped me learn faster, more efficient ways to use Excel. ”