Driving Economic and Social Development
Cal State East Bay's people and programs make the region a better place to live. From opening doors for small businesses to increasing access to STEM education, our students, faculty and alumni impact lives daily through their commitment and compassion.
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Small Business Development Center
Cal State East Bay's Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is part of the greater NorCal SBDC network and works together to support local entrepreneurs and small businesses with tools and insights on everything from capital and marketing to management and training.
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Women in Leadership
Cal State East Bay's Women in Leadership program works to create awareness of the capabilities graduates and alumni need to navigate through their careers, and empower them through training, coaching and mentorship.
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Institute for STEM Education
Faculty at Cal State East Bay are leading the way in improving STEM teaching for today’s teachers and faculty. Through the Institute for STEM Education, focus on design and implementation of programs that improve teacher proficiency in STEM education for the benefit of all students, at all grade levels.