Explore career education options at community colleges in Riverside and San Bernardino counties.

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In the 1970s 28% of jobs required more than a high school diploma.

In 1992, 56% of jobs required more training.

By 2020, 65% of job openings in the U.S. will require postsecondary

education training-though not necessarily a four-year degree.

Source: The Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce.

“Some College” is the new gateway into the workforce. The labor market is increasingly demanding a more skilled workforce.

learn by DOING

why CAREER EDUCATION?

Community colleges have become a choice for workers who want to take classes to upgrade their job skills for a promotion or raise, or to enter a new field. In fact, many workers already hold university degrees and come to community colleges for retraining in new technologies and skills.

learn to EARNRecent research suggests that those who attended community college career education programs saw their earnings grow significantly within two years of completing such programs.

prepare for JOBSWith practical hands-on instruction and education tuned to the needs of local employers, career education programs prepare you to enter into the job market in 2 years or less. Many classes train for the industry-recognized certifications that will give you a competitive edge as a job seeker.

upgrade and ADVANCECommunity colleges have become a choice for workers who want to take classes to upgrade their job skills for a promotion or raise, or to enter a new field. In fact, many workers already hold university degrees and come to community colleges for retraining in new technologies and skills.

why COMMUNITY COLLEGE?Educated Help WantedThe word of work is changing. Employers want job candidates/applicants with more education and training. Even for jobs that traditionally did not require any postsecondary preparation, having a high school diploma is simply not enough anymore. A community college education can give you access to quality jobs and good wages.

STEPPING stoneFor individuals who really enjoy learning and would like to continue their education, many community college course credits transfer to universities throughout California, including private four-year colleges. We make sure you have a variety of pathways available to you.

everyone is WELCOMECommunity colleges reflect the local communities they serve. They have open-door policies that welcome everyone who is eager to learn.

AFFORDABLE choiceCommunity colleges reflect the local communities they serve. They have open-door policies that welcome everyone who is eager to learn.

turn the page to DISCOVER career education programs

at community colleges in the region.

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• Locally issued certificate, usually under 18 units (L)• Certificate of Achievement (C)• Associate in Art/Science, Associate in Art/Science for Transfer (D)

ADVANCED MANUFACTURING • PRODUCT DESIGN

AREAS OF STUDY L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D

CAD/CAM * Computer Numerical Control (CNC) • • • • • • •Computer Engineering Technology * Electronics/Computer Technology • • • •Construction Technology/Management * Building Construction • • • • • • • • •Drafting Technology * Computer Aided Design & Drafting * Mechanical Drafting • • • • • • • • • • • •Electrician * Electrician Apprentice * General/Basic Electrician • • • •Electronics Engineering * Digital Electronics • • • • • •Engineering * Pre-Engineering * Engineering Graphics * Rapid Prototyping • • • • •Engineering Technology • •Industrial Automation * Supply Chain Technology • •Industrial Electrical * Electromechanical Technology * Electric Power Technology • • • • •Industrial Maintenance Mechanic * Instrumentation Technology • • • •Machine Technology * Machine Operator * Basic/Conventional Machining * Tool & Die • • • • •Quality Assurance • •Supply Chain Management • •Welding * SMAW * GTAW * FCAW * Stick * TIG • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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• Locally issued certificate, usually under 18 units (L)• Certificate of Achievement (C)• Associate in Art/Science, Associate in Art/Science for Transfer (D)

HEALTH • MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY • LIFE SCIENCES/BIOTECHNOLOGY

AREAS OF STUDY L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D

Dental Assisting * Dental Hygiene • • • •Gerontology * Community Caregiver • • •Medical Assisting * Medical Transcription • • • •Medical Front Office * Coding/Billing * Electronic Records • • • •Nursing Assistant * Home Health Aide • • • • • •Nursing: LVN • • • • • • • • •Nursing: Registered Nurse * Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) • • • • • • • •Nursing Specialty: Acute Care Technician * Mobile Intensive Care * Critical Care • • •Nutrition and Food * Dietetics • •Pharmacy Technician • • • •Phlebotomy •Psychiatric Technology • •Radiologic Technology * Sonography • • • •Respiratory Therapy/Care • • •Sports Medicine •

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT • INFORMATION &

COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY • DIGITAL MEDIA

AREAS OF STUDY L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D

Administrative/Office Assistant * Office Professional/Administration • • • • • • • • • • •Animation * 3D Animation * Motion Graphics • • • •Audio Production * Radio Production • • • • • •Audio/Music Technology * Music Industry Studies * Commercial Music • • • • • • •Business Information Worker (BIW) * Business/Computer Technology * Computer Applications

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Computer Information Systems * Software/Computer Applications • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •Computer Programming * C++ * Java • • • • • • • • • • • • • •Computer Science • • • • • • • • • •Database Design/Management * MIS * Systems Development * UNIX * MYSQL • • • • • • •Film/Television/Video Production/Electronic Media • • • • • • • • • •Game Art/Design * Game Programming • • • • •Geographic Information Science/Systems (GIS) * Geospatial Technician • • • • •Hardware Specialist * Computer Maintenance * Help Desk * IT Technician • • •Information Security * Cyber Security * Computer Forensics • • •Information/Computer Technology/Literacy • •

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT • INFORMATION &

COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY • DIGITAL MEDIA

AREAS OF STUDY L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D

Internet/Web Authoring * E-Commerce * Mobile Applications • • • •Journalism • • • •Legal Office * Legal Administrative Professional • • •Medical Front Office * Coding/Billing * Electronic Records • • • •Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MSCE) •Multimedia: Art/Digital Media * Graphic Design • • • • • • • • • • • • • •Music Performance * Jazz * Piano • • •Music Technology * Songwriting •Networking/Computer Support * CISCO: CCNA & CCNP * A+ * N+ • • • • • • • •Office Management * Executive Office Management • • • • •Photography * Digital Photography • • • • • • • • •Post-Production Editing •Printing Production • •Screenwriting •Theater Arts * Technical Theater * Musical Theater • • • •Web Design/Development • • • • • • • • • •

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BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION • ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT &

UTILITIES • ENGINEERING & ARCHITECTURE

AREAS OF STUDY L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D

Architecture Technology/Environmental Design * Architectural Graphics • • • •Building Automation Control * Facilities Operations Technician •Building Inspection * Inspection Technology • • • •CAD/CAM * Computer Numerical Control (CNC) • • • • • • •Communication Technology: Sound * Wireless * Electronic • • • • •Computer Engineering Technology * Electronics/Computer Technology • • • •Construction Technology/Management * Building Construction • • • • • • • • •Drafting Technology * Computer Aided Design & Drafting * Mechanical Drafting • • • • • • • • • • • •Electrician * Electrician Apprentice * General/Basic Electrician • • • •Electronics Engineering * Digital Electronics • • • • • •Energy Systems Technology •Engineering * Pre-Engineering * Engineering Graphics * Rapid Prototyping • • • • •

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BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION • ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT &

UTILITIES • ENGINEERING & ARCHITECTURE

AREAS OF STUDY L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D

Engineering * Pre-Engineering * Engineering Graphics * Rapid Prototyping • • • • •Engineering Technology • •Fiber Optic Cabling •Green Technician * Renewable Energy * Green HVAC • • • •Heating * Ventilation * Air Conditioning and Refrigeration • • • • • • •Machine Technology * Machine Operator * Basic/Conventional Machining * Tool & Die • • • • •Plumbing •Public Works •Real Estate Development •Residential Maintenance •Surveying •Water Technology * Water Resource Management • • • •Woodworking •

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BUSINESS & FINANCE • MARKETING, SALES & SERVICE •

ENTREPRENEURSHIP • GLOBAL TRADE • LOGISTICS

AREAS OF STUDY L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D

Accounting * Financial Planning * Payroll * Income Tax • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •Administrative/Office Assistant * Office Professional/Administration • • • • • • • • • • •Banking and Finance * Bank Operations * Personal Finance • • • •Business Administration * General Business • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •Business Information Worker (BIW) * Business/Computer Technology * Computer Applications

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Business Literacy •Human Resources • • •International Business • •Internet/Web Authoring * E-Commerce * Mobile Applications • • • •Legal Office * Legal Administrative Professional • • •

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BUSINESS & FINANCE • MARKETING, SALES & SERVICE •

ENTREPRENEURSHIP • GLOBAL TRADE • LOGISTICS

AREAS OF STUDY L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D

Logistics Management • •Management * Supervision * Project Management • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •Marketing • • • • • •Medical Front Office * Coding/Billing * Electronic Records • • • •Office Management * Executive Office Management • • • • •Operations and Production Management •Real Estate • • • • • • • • • • • • •Real Estate Escrow * Sales • • • • • •Retail Management * Retail Management-Western Association of Food Chains (WAFC) • • • • • • • • •Small Business * Entrepreneurship • • • • • •Supply Chain Management • •

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EDUCATION, CHILD CARE & FAMILY SERVICES

AREAS OF STUDY L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D

Athletic Training •Child Development • • • • • • • • •Child Development Site Supervisor • • • • •Child Development Teacher * Assistant/Associate/Master Teacher • • • • • • • • • • • •Dance * Pilates •Day Care Provider * Family Day Care • •Early Childhood Education (ECE) * ECE 12 Core Units • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •Early Childhood Specializations: Infant * Toddler * Early Intervention and Inclusion • • • • • • • • • • •Education Paraprofessional • • • • •Education Technology •Kinesiology: Coaching Professions • • •Teacher Preparation * Elementary Teacher Education • • • •

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RETAIL, HOSPITALITY & TOURISM • RECREATION •

FASHION & INTERIOR DESIGN

AREAS OF STUDY L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D

Athletic Training • •Cosmetology • • • •Cosmetology Entrepreneurship * Management & Supervision * Cosmetology Teacher Training

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Culinary Arts * Restaurant Service * Food Preparation • • • • • • •Fashion Design/Merchandising * Sewing/Dressmaking • • •Golf Management • •Interior Design • •Kinesiology: Fitness/Recreation Professions • • • •Management: Culinary * Hospitality * Hotel * Restaurant • • • • • •Nutrition and Food * Dietetics • •Retail Management * Retail Management-Western Association of Food Chains (WAFC) • • • • • • • • •

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• Locally issued certificate, usually under 18 units (L)• Certificate of Achievement (C)• Associate in Art/Science, Associate in Art/Science for Transfer (D)

AGRICULTURE • WATER & ENVIRONMENTAL

TECHNOLOGY • NATURAL RESOURCES

AREAS OF STUDY L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D

Agriculture/Natural Resource * Field Ranger * Desert Ecologist/Naturalist • • • •Animal/Equine Science Specialist * Animal Health Technician •Environmental Horticulture * Arborist • • • •Environmental Horticulture and Restoration •Floral Design •Hazardous Material Specialist •Landscape/Irrigation * Turfgrass Management • • • • • • •Pest Management •Plant/Crop Science • • •Viticulture * Enology and Winery Technology •Water Technology * Water Resource Management •

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ADVANCED TRANSPORTATION & RENEWABLE ENERGY

AREAS OF STUDY L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D

Alternative Fuels * Advanced Transportation Technology • • •Automotive Air Conditioning/Heat • •Automotive Alignment * Brakes * Steering * Suspension * Driveability • • • • •Automotive Detailer/Porter •Automotive Electrical Systems • • • •Automotive Management: Repair Shop •Automotive Specialty: Master Technician * General Motors * Ford • • •Automotive Technology * Automotive/General Service Technician • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •Aviation Maintenance * Airframe * Powerplant * Avionics Technology • • • • • •Collision Repair * Refinishing • • • •Diesel Technology * Heavy/Medium/Light Duty Diesel Trucks • • • • •Engine Performance * Inspection * Smog/Emissions Technician • • • • • •Engine Rebuilding * High Performance Automotive * Fabrication • •Transmissions • • • • •Trim and Upholstery • •

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PUBLIC SAFETY & SERVICES

AREAS OF STUDY L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D

Administration of Justice/Criminal Justice • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •Alcohol/Drug Studies * Dual Diagnosis • • • • • • • •Chief Fire Officer • •Corrections • • • • •EMS * EMT * Paramedic • • • • • • • • • • • • • •Fire Academy Prep •Fire Apparatus Operation •Fire Inspection * Fire Prevention • • •Fire Instructor •Fire Technology • • • • • • • • • •Firearms * Laws of Arrest * Investigative Assistant • •Firefighter Academy * Professional Firefighter * Fire Officer Training • • • • • • • •

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PUBLIC SAFETY & SERVICES

AREAS OF STUDY L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D L C D

Forensic Specialist * Crime Scene Investigation * Fingerprint Recognition • • •Homeland Security •Human Services * Career/Employment Support * Case Management • • • • • •Information Security * Cyber Security * Computer Forensics • • •Interpretation: Community Interpretation • •Leadership Development •Nursing Specialty: Acute Care Technician * Mobile Intensive Care * Critical Care •Paralegal Studies * Legal Assistant • • • • • •Peace Officer Academy * Law Enforcement * Police Science * Reserve Officer •Peace Officer Academy * Law Enforcement * Police Science * Reserve Officer * Campus Law Enforcement

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Public Safety Dispatch •Sign Language Interpreting * American Sign Language • • • • • • • •Victim Services •

what to do NEXT?

KNOW your strengths. take an interest survey.• https://www.cacareerzone.org/assessments• https://www.mynextmove.org/explore/ip

FIND careers that match your interest and get connected with tools to be successful.

• Download the free mobile application, Here to Career.• http://www.whodouwant2b.com/quiz/

EDUCATE yourself on jobs in demand in riverside and san bernardino counties.• http://explorecte.com/pdfs/resources/Top-100-Occs_AvgWage_2016.pdf

EXPLORE how much you can earn. use salary surfer to see what salaries real community college graduates are earning.

• http://salarysurfer.cccco.edu

LOCATE programs in this brochure that might interest you, then visit the college website.

• Visit a campus. See our hands-on classrooms and technical education labs.• Meet with a counselor. Ask about the career education options they have to ofer.

Barstow College760.252.2411barstow.edu

Chafey College909.652.6000chafey.edu

College of the Desert760.346.8041

collegeofthedesert.edu

Copper Mountain College760.366.3791cmccd.edu

Crafton Hills College909.794.2161

craftonhills.edu

Moreno Valley College951.571.6100

mvc.edu

Mt. San Jacinto College951.487.6752

msjc.edu

Norco College951.372.7000

norcocollege.edu

Palo Verde College760.921.5500

paloverde.edu

Riverside City College951.222.8000

rcc.edu

San Bernardino Valley College909.384.4400

valleycollege.edu

Victor Valley College760.245.4271

vvc.edu

where to find your COMMUNITY COLLEGE

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