With a growing healthcare sector fueled by an aging population and a rising number of surgeries, anesthesia technicians/technologists are in demand. Riverside City College (RCC) offers one of the few programs in the state to address the need. Read More New RCC Anesthesia Program Helps Ease the Pain
The industrial/manufacturing sector in Riverside and San Bernardino counties needs more people than ever to keep business running. Chaffey College is doing its part to heed the call by offering free pre-apprenticeship training to students in the region who might not otherwise have the opportunity to take advantage of these well-paying jobs. Read More From Curiosity to Career: Pre-Apprenticeship Bridges the Gap
Culinary careers are sizzling again as the hospitality and restaurant industry bounces back from the pandemic and seeks to fill the positions vacated during the COVID-19 downturn. Chaffey College is doing its part to get more cooks in the kitchen. Read More Cooking Up a Rewarding Career
With nearly 40 million people relying on California’s water system — and a $59 billion agriculture sector depending on it — the demand for skilled water professionals is rising fast. In the Inland Empire, aging infrastructure, regional growth, and a wave of retirements are fueling job growth in water distribution, treatment, and wastewater systems.
That’s where Inland colleges are stepping in. Read More Inland Empire Colleges Power Essential Water Supply Careers
If experience really is the best teacher, then adults returning to school after years of working deserve some credit. This is where Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) comes in, awarding credit for college-level skills and knowledge gained outside the classroom. These programs are growing in Riverside/San Bernardino counties and statewide as colleges discover surprising benefits and impact. Read More Turning Work Experience into College Credit
Enrollment in courses not offering credit toward a degree or certificate are outpacing for-credit programs in some states (Fed Communities). And it’s no wonder. Read More No Credit, No Problem: Noncredit Courses Gain Steam
Southern California is a major hub for the $455 billion video game industry, boasting some of the most famous game studios in the country. Norco College is addressing the need for talent in this growing sector as the only community college in the region offering a comprehensive video game development program. Read More Video Game Development Program Teaches More Than Just Games
Research for the Inland Empire/Desert Regions community colleges on student media engagement and community awareness. Read More Engaging Students and Communities: Data Driven Strategies for College Outreach
Hundreds of K12 and community college counselors come today to unlock their unique counselor archetype and equip themselves with the power tools they need to thrive in our rapidly evolving world. Read More Workshops Proposals Needed for Annual Counselor Conclave
Paramedics are in demand and, in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, Paramedic shortages offer opportunity for students looking to get hired fast and make a living wage. Read More To the Rescue: Two New Paramedic Training Programs to Serve Region