Workforce SBCSS Career Corner

Diane Raviggo shares her path from EMT to paramedic and what it’s really like working in an ambulance. She highlights the training, staying calm under pressure, and why helping people makes the job worth it.

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

Career Exploration Example Form​​

(Get your own template HERE)​

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Carter High School will host the Carter Combat Clash on January 31, 2026, bringing together middle and high school robotics teams from San Bernardino and Riverside Counties for an exciting SLCR battle bot competition. Teams will battle their custom-built plastic antweight robots in this engaging STEM experience. More information and team registration can be found here.

STEMapalooza returns this February 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 opens Friday January 16th!

Click here for more details.

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 opened on January 5th! 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.

The Edison Scholars program recognizes students who want to be the makers of tomorrow — the dreamers, inventors, guardians and pioneers — those who dare to be great.

The Edison International Foundation will award $50,000 college scholarships to 30 high school seniors to help them pursue their passion in science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) and empower them to make a meaningful impact in their communities.

Apply now, application deadline is January 22, 2026!

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.

Learn how taking initiative helps you stand out as a proactive, motivated team member. Discover ways to show leadership, take ownership of tasks, and go beyond expectations to create new opportunities. Share this link with students to explore further.

The Alliance for Education hosted the 2nd annual Sweet Genius Culinary Competition at Boys Republic of Chino & Chavez Huerta Center for Education in Rialto. Students competed in dessert challenges using secret ingredients, with industry judges evaluating creativity and execution. Check out our website for pictures & videos!

West End Participating schools:

• Montclair High School

• Boys Republic of Chino

• Summit High School

• Kaiser High School

• Entrepreneur High School of Fontana

East Valley Participating schools:

• Rialto High School

• San Gorgonio High School

• Twentynine Palms High School

• Entrepreneur High School- San Bernardino

• Yucca Valley High School

CUSM, in partnership with the Alliance for Education, launched its first-ever Pathway to Medicine Mentorship Program for the 2025–26 school year. During the first in-person session, students met with medical student mentors, connected with faculty, and began exploring project ideas that will guide their learning journey.

70 students from participating SB County districts include:

• Chaffey Joint USD

• Rialto USD

• Rim of the World USD

• Yucaipa USD

• Snowline USD

• Apple Valley USD

• Hesperia USD

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