Programs

Our mission is to support and promote Napa Valley’s vineyard workers through education and professional development. We do this by offering free programs for farmworkers that focus on five primary categories:

Viticulture & Safety ​

Training courses are provided annually from trusted experts along with a “Best Practice” video series to educate Napa Valley’s highly skilled vineyard workforce. Examples of programs include:
  • Vineyard Management Software Training
  • Wildfire Safety & Regulations
  • Train-the-Trainers in Pesticide Safety, Tractor Safety and more
  • CPR and First Aid Training

Leadership & Management ​

We empower employees by providing skills training and intensive workshops on industry issues so they can become more effective leaders and managers. Examples of programs include:
  • Sexual Harassment Prevention
  • Communication Skills in a Crisis
  • Performance Appraisal Training
  • AgCode Mobile App Training
  • Understanding Smoke Taint

Additionally, every year we celebrate the outstanding pruning skills of farmworkers at the Napa County Pruning Contest.

Adult Literacy

Supporting education and competency in core areas of English, Math,and Finance are critical tools for expanding opportunities to farmworkers. Examples of programs include:
  • 13 Week English Literacy Program
  • Excel for Supervisors
  • Workplace Math
  • Personal Finance
  • Computer Technology for Online Learning

Mentorship ​

Investing in the leaders of tomorrow and providing opportunities for our youth that have a range of academic trajectories within our community. Examples of programs include:

Family Programs

Work isn’t life, we support families of farmworkers by providing information and education to help build a stable and secure future. Examples of programs include:
  • Navigating the American School System
  • Immigration Resources
  • Citizenship Classes

Additionally, each year we celebrate and gather family support resources at Dia de La Familia.