Robert Rivas

(he/him) @OdessaCollege Chief of Staff | Educator | Yoga Teacher | Runner | Music Lover | Traveler | Tech Junkie

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There are so many amazing things happening in our community. We have a rapidly growing population, a growing and thriving educational ecosystem, a lot of economic activity, and the best people. But we need more - trained workforce, housing, childcare, healthcare opportunities etc

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Hands down at our commencement ceremonies. There’s something special about our graduates being celebrated by their families and our OC community.

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Odessa college is preparing students for the jobs of today and the future. Over 16,000 students attend Odessa college annually, and a majority of those students stay to live and work in the Permian Basin.

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The biggest element - the people, who live, work, go to school, and raise their families there.

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A strong workforce means greater earnings and greater investments in the community that all businesses and citizens benefit from.

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It depends on the industry - OC has strong partners in industry that help us to ensure the skills necessary to be successful.

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OC helps to train and educate our community to be ready for the workforce. Our CE and credit programs are designed for students to achieve strong post completion outcomes.

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Without a workforce, there is no economy. The stronger the workforce, the stronger the economy.

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Late last week, the @OdessaCollege team, led by our Board of Trustees, decided to pursue a 325 million dollar bond that will #positively impact the workforce of the Permian Basin for the next 30 plus years. Stay tuned, more exciting info to come…#OurFuture

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A4: I’m not always the best at this. I’m very introverted, so when I let people in and share time, space, and trust with them, it’s a good sign.

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A3: These questions are deep this week! I think love is a sharing of care, commitment, respect, trust, support, and empathy. It’s complicated y’all.

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A2: Slowing down. I like to start every day with coffee and calm. I try to go for a massage every month. Meditation, yoga, reading, and strangely, running are all on my list of self care practices. I also love a good nap.

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A1: this one is tough. I love a good romcom/romance movie. One of my faves is A Star is Born, but I’m a sucker for a good love story, so I have a whole list of favorites.

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A4: Life is good y’all 😊❤️

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A3: Self-care and self-love are sometimes hard for me, but I have to remind myself that these things aren’t selfish. I have a lot of routines and practices to take care of myself. It’s ok to tell yourself that you are enough.

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A2: This one isn’t always easy. I certainly know that sometimes life can be hard. I’m reminded by @Pink that sometimes you gotta get up and try, even when it feels impossible.

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A1: For me, it’s about seeing the silver lining. Sometimes it’s harder to see, but I’m reminded by @KaceyMusgraves that if you’re ever gonna find a silver lining, you’re gonna have to stand in the rain. Believing in the light is a good place to start.

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@VP1TrueAnderson Let’s gooo!

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A1: I have a lot of things I want to accomplish this year - run 750 miles, ride 1000 miles on my bike, complete 100 strength workouts, practice yoga more, meditate more, and read a book every month.

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A4: Believe in yourself, and work on setting realistic and sustainable goals. It’s a marathon, not a sprint.

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A3: small wins help you to stay motivated.

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