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Kern County wouldn't be what it is today if it weren't for the oil industry. We produce 67 percent of California's oil. If Kern County was a state, we would be fourth in the nation for oil production. Taxes raised from oil production have been responsible for improved public services. The ability for Kern County to continue to grow is, in part, the result of a healthy oil industry. As an industry leader and international model, Kern County is known for technology such as our thermal operations. A lot of folks come here from overseas for training. We also offer many opportunities for the next generation to enter the industry. Oil companies offer scholarships and internships for students. We have special curriculum at Taft High School in Oil Field Technology and we have training centers at Bakersfield College, Taft College and WESTEC. A lot of nontraditional types, such as women and minorities, are entering the industry with plans of becoming engineers and geologists. Petroleum is...

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