Workforce SBCSS Career Corner

Sarah Tucker, a Dispatcher I with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, shares what it’s like to answer emergency and non-emergency calls. She highlights the training, key skills, and why dispatchers are critical to public safety.

Get your own copy of the video-linked Google form below. Students can watch independently, research, and answer the questions. ​​

Career Exploration Example Form​​

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We’re looking for industry professionals and community members to serve as judges for the Inland Empire Amazing Shake Competition! The Amazing Shake is a 5th-8th grade student competition focused on professional skills, including communication, confidence, critical thinking, and poise under pressure.

We welcome judges from all backgrounds, including industry professionals, business owners, community leaders, educators, parents, and district or county staff. Anyone who enjoys supporting students and engaging in meaningful conversations is encouraged to participate. No judging experience needed! Click here to register.

STEMapalooza is back with a virtual STEM experience for Inland Empire students. Explore engaging keynotes, interactive activities, career exploration, and virtual industry tours—all designed to connect students to real-world STEM careers and opportunities.

Registration now open!

Click here for more details.

The SoCalGas Scholarship Program encourages students to pursue higher education and supports their academic endeavors with the objective to create a diverse pool of future scientists, mathematicians, technology experts, and engineers that can help address the complex issues our communities face today and tomorrow. The SoCalGas Scholarship Program – Awards in the amount of $5,000. The scholarship can be renewed for 3 more years, totaling $20,000 over the course of four years of study.

For more information about eligibility and how to apply, visit SoCalGas Scholarship Program

The Kaiser Permanente L.A.U.N.C.H.* Summer Youth Employment Program is a 6-week paid internship for prospective pre-health students (grades 10 – 12, ≥16 y/o). It is an opportunity for students to learn about healthcare careers through an academic-based skill demonstration project as well as through education day training designed to prepare students for a career in healthcare.

This application is for high school students in San Bernardino County. Applications will open February 2, 2026 -March 13, 2026

For more information please reach out to SummerYouthSBC@kp.org

The CLYLP's high school summer programs are designed for 10th and 11th grade students who want to grow their leadership skills, learn more about themselves, and better understand how they can make a difference in their schools and communities.

Students will connect with peers from across California, engage in hands-on workshops, and build skills they can carry into college, careers, and beyond.

Applications will be open until March 1st! Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity.

The Dell Scholars program helps you earn your degree and launch your career. Each year, 500 students nationwide become Dell Scholars, gaining financial assistance, academic advising, career coaching, and a team of dedicated experts who support them every step of the way.

Click here for application requirements and more information.

IECF’s Common Scholarship Application makes it easy for students to access more than 30 scholarship opportunities, with awards ranging from $1,000 to more than $5,000!

Click here to read more on how students can use/apply for scholarships using IECF's Common Application Portal.

CalKIDS (California Kids Investment & Development Savings Program) is a state-funded initiative that provides eligible public school students and babies born in California with free college savings accounts. The goal is to help families start saving early for college or career training expenses, such as tuition, books, and other qualified costs. Families can claim and track their child’s funds by registering on the CalKids website.

Explore how to handle disagreements with professionalism, empathy, and clarity. Learn strategies to calmly navigate tough conversations, find common ground, and maintain positive relationships at school and work. Share this link with students to explore further.

The Alliance for Education hosted the 2nd annual Chopped Competition at Colton High School & Boys Republic of Chino. Students competed in creating innovative dishes using mystery ingredients, with industry judges evaluating taste, presentation, originality and food safety. Check out some pictures and videos from East Valley Chopped and West End Chopped!

West End Participating schools:

• Don Antonio Lugo High School

• Entrepreneur High School- Fontana

• Montclair High School

• Summit High School

East Valley Participating schools:

• Colton High School

• Entrepreneur High School- San Bernardino

• Rialto High School

• Twentynine Palms High School

Hosted in partnership with Carter High School from Rialto Unified School District, the SLCR Carter Combat Clash brought together over 56 students from 18 schools to battle it out using 42 student-built robots, primarily made of 3D-printed parts, across 80 intense matches. This regional competition showcased the creativity and technical skill behind SLCR’s 1lb Antweight Education Class combat robots. Check out our Instagram for a recap!

Participating schools from SB County:

• Arrowview MS

• Chavez MS

• Curtis MS

• Jehue MS

• King MS

• Marshall Elementary

• Paakuma K-8

• Carter HS

• Citrus Valley HS

• Colony HS

• Etiwanda HS

• Orangewood HS

• Redlands HS

• Rialto HS

• San Bernardino HS

• Silver Valley HS

• Valley View HS

Educators from 16 high schools across 11 districts took part in a powerful professional development experience at the Target Distribution Center and Chaffey College InTech Center, gaining firsthand insight into real-world mechatronics and advanced manufacturing. This regional collaboration showcased how K–12, industry, and postsecondary partners can align to strengthen pathways and career-connected learning for students.

Click here to view photos from the day!

The first weeks of school are the perfect time to connect your students’ strengths and interests to their futures. Using the California CareerZone’s Quick Assessment, your class can explore John Holland’s RIASEC framework and discover their “Holland Code” — a fast, fun way to spark career readiness and boost engagement.

Take a look at the link bleow:

https://www.cacareerzone.org/guide/hollandcode