Inland Empire Colleges Power Essential Water Supply Careers

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

Powering Tomorrow’s IT Workforce

Artificial Intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, and cloud computing are driving the hot employment sector of information technology. The Computer Information Systems (CIS) department at College of the Desert (COD) is doing what it can to stay ahead of the curve. Read More Powering Tomorrow’s IT Workforce

Turning Work Experience into College Credit

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. Read More Turning Work Experience into College Credit

SBVC Aeronautics Takes Off

Propelled by the expansion of local airports and increased air travel, aviation fields are in high demand in Riverside and San Bernardino counties. Rising to meet this demand, the Aeronautics department at San Bernardino Valley College (SBVC) is expanding with a number of new and exciting programs. Read More SBVC Aeronautics Takes Off

Good News for Community Colleges: Dual Enrollments Are on the Rise

Dual Enrollment has been called one of the hottest trends in education today. But taking college classes while still in high school doesn’t just save students time and money, it also benefits employers and community colleges. Read More Good News for Community Colleges: Dual Enrollments Are on the Rise

Record Turnout Attends Annual Counselor Conclave

Nearly 350 people attended the Inland Empire/Desert Regional Consortium (IEDRC) Counselor Conclave on Feb. 24 at the Riverside Convention Center. Read More Record Turnout Attends Annual Counselor Conclave