About FIELD The Farmworkers Institute of Education & Leadership Development (FIELD) is a California 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1978 by Farmworker Leader César E. Chávez. Our core purpose is to empower underserved communities to achieve self-sufficiency through education, workforce development, and employee?owned social enterprises. We advance our mission through a continuum of programs, including: EPIC de Cesar Chavez High School (EPIC) – a WASC-accredited charter high school for adult learners providing standards aligned instruction, ESL, and pathways that integrate academics with workforce preparation. Cesar Chavez Environmental Corps (CCEC) – FIELD’s state cer