Isaac Gonzales has wanted to be a pilot for as long as he can remember. Now, through San Bernardino Valley College’s (SBVC) new professional pilot program, he’s getting closer to his dream. Read More Students Take Flight at San Bernardino Valley College
Law enforcement careers are evolving, and Moreno Valley College is leading the charge. With one of the region’s largest public safety training programs, the College is preparing students for high-demand roles that make a real impact. From flexible evening academies to hands-on scenario training, the path to protecting and serving starts right here. Read More Moreno Valley College Prepares the Next Generation of Peace Officers
With the massive growth of digital media and the need for more media coverage of the Inland Empire, MSJC is answering the call with a brand-new, leading-edge studio and streaming platform, providing hands-on experience for students. Read More Lights, Camera, Action! MSJC Students Learn Hands-On in a New Studio
Delnita Brown is among those benefiting from a partnership between the United Domestic Workers (UDW), a union representing more than 171,000 caregivers, and the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office to provide free or low-cost education to its UDW members. Four colleges in Riverside and San Bernardino counties are participating. Read More Colleges Provide Caregivers New Opportunities
With demand for logistics, warehousing, and supply-chain jobs continuing to rise in Riverside and San Bernardino counties, Norco College is procuring talent for the industry by offering quality training to keep goods moving from manufacture to consumer. Read More Colleges Power the Inland Empire’s Supply Chain Workforce
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