SOUTH BAY ONE-STOP BUSINESS & CAREER CENTERS
Chevron - EL SEGUNDO
Workforce History:
Chevron Products Company is a global energy producer and its Chevron El Segundo Refinery is the largest producing oil refinery on the West Coast. The El Segundo Refinery was built in 1911. The City of El Segundo (Spanish for “the second”) was named after the refinery. This was the second refinery built by the Standard Oil Company, which later became Chevron, in California.
SBWIB Partnership:
Chevron is dedicated to preserving a robust and diverse natural environment in the surrounding areas. Chevron also invests in improving public health, bolstering education and boosting local economies. Chevron Refinery has partnered with the South Bay Workforce Investment Board (SBWIB) on a continuous basis. In its commitment to its employees, Chevron together with SBWIB, has developed a Trainee Program for new hires.
Outcome and Benefits:
The SBWIB Workforce Development team has made arrangements to pre-screen applicants for Chevron Refinery to interview, which has resulted in many new hires over the years. This pre-screening process enables Chevron to select from the most skilled applicants available, saving time and money. As part of this partnership, Chevron and SBWIB continue to seek innovative ideas to improve the surrounding communities they serve.