Sector Resources

The California Conservation Corps (CCC), a department of state government's Resources Agency, is a workforce development program in environmental conservation, fire protection, land maintenance, and emergency response to natural disasters. Members work on a wide variety of projects including national park and forest trail maintenance, natural habitat restoration, tree planting, exotic plant species removal, construction, and emergency flood and wildfire response. Contact Nick Stack, Recruiter, C.C.C. at (619) 323-6798 or nicholas.stack@ccc.ca.gov to learn more about their program.

Operating engineers operate heavy construction equipment, including cranes, pile drivers, drills, concrete pumps, and more to build major construction projects, such as high-rise buildings, roads and freeways, residential developments, dams, waterways, airports, and underground tunnels. Contact Jon Zych, District 4 Coordinator, Local 12 at (619) 295-3186 or jzych@oett.net to learn more about their apprenticeship.

PUESTO is a family-owned Mexican artisan kitchen and bar known for their award-winning tacos and handmade blue corn tortillas. As first-generation Mexican Americans, the PUESTO team has been immersed in authentic, Mexican cooking since childhood and traveling has fueled their fascination with how local cuisine reflects the people, art and culture of a city. They frequently visit Mexico City to hunt for innovative flavors and treasured family traditions handed down from generation to generation.

The original Broken Yolk Café started in 1979 in Pacific Beach and has since become a Southern California favorite for breakfast, brunch and lunch. If you ask foodies why they love the Broken Yolk, they will most likely say, ‘Their signature benedicts and variety of menu options… homemade sauces, soups and baked goods, and the most important SERVICE!’ The hometown favorite has grown to a franchise with 34 locations nationwide and 10 more in development.

Organic Greens. Naturally raised and hormone-free meats. Non-GMO cooking oils. Havana Grill combines traditional, flavorful Cuban cuisine with the purest and most natural ingredients to create food that is not only delicious and flavorful but also good for you.

Scripps Health IT staff from the Knowledge Management & Enterprise Application Development Team talk about what web development looks like in a healthcare system, how they put together a development team to support a large variety of business needs, their current projects for different Scripps departments (staff, physicians, patients), and the Waterfall vs Agile development methodology.

Priyam Singh, a Senior Bioinformatics Scientist at Illumina and Dr. Molly Matty, a postdoctoral researcher at the Salk Institute presents on the importance of caring for our mental health and wellness, strategies for how we can approach this in the field of life sciences, and how our microbiome community can impact our behavior and brain function.

Global Agrigenomics Segment Manager Kahlil Lawless discusses how Illumina is using genomics to improve food security and reduce famine.

Learn about what it takes to become a special agent as well as other opportunities at the DEA.

The Air Operations Division responds to more than 400 emergencies. Tour one of their helicopters along with its crew and equipment and learn about what it takes to fight fires from the air.

How does 911 work? When do you call 911? This session covers what happens on the other side of the phone when someone calls 911 to provide quick, effective emergency response. Learn how to become the one to answer the calls - the FIRST First Responder!

USMS is the most diverse law enforcement agency to date! Learn about the wide array of positions and responsibilities of a Deputy US Marshal.

Are you interested in healthcare and law enforcement? Custom Border Patrol EMTs are officers who provide the first level of care at border emergencies. Learn about how to become a CBP EMT and the various medical (strokes, heart attacks, seizures, child births, etc.) and trauma (shootings, stabbings, assaults, vehicle accidents, etc.) incidents that they encounter.

Get ready to become a San Diego Police Officer! Learn about what you can do now as a student to prepare yourself for a career with the San Diego Police Department.

Theft, fraud, threats, assaults, bombs, and drugs...in the mail! The U.S. Postal Inspection Service, as the oldest federal law enforcement agency, protects the U.S. Postal Service's customers and employees. Hear about how they prevent crime and investigate illegal activities in the mail.

A live tour of their downtown fire station (aka “The Big House”), which includes an in-depth look at their Bomb Squad and a crossover task force with SDPD. 

Marine Corps, Navy, Army, Air Force, Space Force

San Diego Fire Rescue, Air Force ROTC, Family Health Centers, U.S. District Court, Dept of Rehabilitation, Champions for Health, National Alliance on Mental Illness

Dept of Homeland Security, Sanford Burnham Prebys, County of San Diego - Health and Human Services Agency, eStudySite, District Court, Army ROTC, San Diego Probation Dept, Air Force ROTC

U.S. District Court, Bankruptcy Court, San Diego Probation Dept, Air Force ROTC

Hear from a DHS Supervisor about the surveillance, detection, and transportation technology used by customs and border protection.

A staff seargant from the Air Force explains the many career pathways in the Air Force and Space Force, including the skill sets, salaries and benefits, and enlistment process.

Learn about the wide variety of roles within the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department, the daily responsibilities of a firefighter, and the technology they use to protect citizens from different hazards.

Discover the scope of human trafficking in San Diego, learn about human trafficking prevention education opportunities and receive information about resources to support students who have been exploited or are at risk for exploitation.

CBP's agriculture team prevents invasive species, pests, and diseases from disrupting American farms, produce, and livestock.

Psychology is often limited to the idea of therapy, but the staff at Grossmont share the psychology opportunities in forensics, abnormal psychology, and public health.

There are nearly 3,000 documented cases of wrongful convictions in the U.S. The CA Innocence Project has freed 35 innocent people in the last 20 years and created a dozen laws to change the criminal justice system for the better.

Attorney Harkins describes the CA Court structure, the role of the Appellate Court and the role she plays as an attorney. She also talks about her career pathway and how she pivoted from the education sector to public services.

Appellate courts review trial court judgments. Judicial Assistants handle the administrative tasks for judges and courts, including handling judges schedules and confidential documents.

Appellate courts review trial court judgments. Judicial Assistants handle the administrative tasks for judges and courts, including handling judges schedules and confidential documents.

Appellate courts review trial court judgments. The Deputy Clerk prepares and reviews legal documents and handles inquiries from court and law enforcement officials.

Appellate courts review trial court judgments. The HR Generalist interviews and hires court staff, administers pay, benefits, and leave, and enforces company policies.

Appellate courts review trial court judgments. Attorneys review trial records, research case law, draft briefs, advocate before judges, and assist counsel in framing issues.

Appellate courts review trial court judgments. The Clerk Executive Officer manages all personnel and non-judicial programs within the court.

Cybersecurity Manufacturing Innovation Institute, Booz Allen Hamilton, CSU Northridge, NASA Johnson Space Center. Coordinated and recorded by the San Diego County Community Colleges.

Two professionals from the Lean Six Sigma Institute discuss the importance of Lean Six Sigma, a management approach in the manufacturing field. Solar Turbines also shares how Six Sigma has improved their operations. Recorded by the community colleges.

Johnson Matthey and Otter Products. Recorded by the San Diego community colleges.

SeaSpine and Jabil. Recorded by the San Diego community colleges.

Microtek and Tandem Metal Products. Recorded by the San Diego community colleges.

Features Conrad Leiva, Director of Ecosystem and Workforce Development. This presentation is recorded by the community colleges who include labor market resources for educators teaching subjects related to manufacturing.

Their Director of the Biosciences Division details pandemic resilient competencies in manufacturing. Recorded by the community colleges.

Shared resource facility and makerspace for skilled trades, creators, builers, and entrepreneurs. Recorded by the San Diego community colleges.

Provide manufacturing consulting services to California's manufacturing companies.

Presenters from Scripps Research Institute and the CA Chancellor's Office discuss how different technology services are delivered through the internet and how corporations use data to guide marketing strategies and product development. Recorded by the SD County Community Colleges.

Features the Founder & CEO of Neoboard Inc. and an Associate Test Engineer at Insulet Corporation. Recorded by the community colleges.

Features a consultant in cybersecurity curriculum design and a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer from Philips Healthcare Information Solutions. Recorded by the community colleges.

The community colleges provide a regional Tech and Digital Media Sector analysis followed by a panel of professionals from the U.S. Dept of State who talk about Information Technology careers in the Federal Government.

Features a Managed Services Engineer from Logically, Inc. and the CEO/COO/Lead Engineer of TechiT Services, LLC. Recorded by the community colleges.

Features a Full Stack and UX/UI Developer from Band of Hands and a Film and TV Editor at Netflix. Recorded by the community colleges.

Cibernetika, CDW Corporation, San Diego State University, San Diego Community Colleges

They create business workflow tools for all types of companies that make work processes more enjoyable and efficient for employees and customers. This panel features several of their Directors discussing problems that modern companies encounter and how ServiceNow works with them to design solutions.

Fireside chat with their Director of Software Engineering and Director of EO Design Operations, focusing on the ServiceNow brand and services offered to businesses looking to develop cloud computing platforms.

An interview with Jenn Chan, the head of Darkpaw Games, a SD-based studio under Daybreak that created and continues to develop the legendary MMORPGs Everquest and Everquest II. Jenn talks about the elements of game design, what it's like to work in the video game industry, and the skills needed to become a game developer.

ESRI creates mapping and spatial analytics software. This presentation from SDUSD shows how ESRI uses their technology to track Covid data. The video, including its content is provided for educational purposes and shall not be monetized and/or commercialized.

Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence Institute

Business software company

A classroom driven restaurant open to the public, the main cafe operates four days per week in a restaurant-replicated environment. Students learn in real-time and obtain immediate feedback from both instructors and those served.

MESA College Culinary and Hospitality Program, Kitchens For Good, The Fast Food Company, and Westfield Malls

The largest employer of 16 and 17 year old students in San Diego County discusses their summer job opportunities, application process, and how to prepare for an interview.

Providing fresh and healthy beverage options for people on the go, owner Joshlyn Turner walks us through a typical day of operating her food truck. She discusses the balance between doing what you love with the realities of being a business owner.

Join Chef K as she gives you the ingredients for success in the culinary field. Chef K will also present a demonstration of her signature Tuna Sandwich.

Vertex is a medical research company that creates transformative medicines for people with serious and genetic diseases. This virtual lab is a series of tours and presentations to give students an inside view into their daily work.

Features a Manager of Systems Design Engineering, a Data Scientist, an Automation Engineer from their Microbial Manufacturing Services Division, and a Product Manager of Cell Biology. Recorded by the SD County Community Colleges.

Features the Senior Art Director from Marketing, the Executive Assistant from their Sequencing Division, a Cell Biologist from Research & Development, and a Software Engineer Manager from their IT team. Recorded by the SD County Community Colleges.

Features a labor market info presentation by the community colleges, followed by an industry panel including the CEO of Biotech Online, the Senior Manager of Systems Design Engineering at Dexcom, and the VP of Research & Development at Microtek, Inc.

Features the Biotech Department Chair at MiraCosta College and the Director of Curriculum Development at the Jefferson Institute for Bioprocessing. Recorded by the community colleges.

Several professionals from Kaiser Permanente, Alvarado Hospital Medical Center, and the community colleges describe the differences in the roles and requirements of Medical Assistants (MAs), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs). 

Pfizer and San Diego Blood Bank share their experience working on the front lines with Covid-19

Bristol Myers Squibb, Mission Bio, BlueNalu, Amgen, MyoKardia

National University, San Diego Continuing Education, Miramar College, Zenobia Therapeutics

Grossmont College Nursing, Curology, Kaiser Permanente, Vitabolus, Miramar College

Kaiser Permanente, Army ROTC, Curology, County of San Diego Public Health Services-HHSA, National University

IFNH is a  nutrition-based professional organization for health care workers. Their Executive Director shares the importance of pre-WWII nutrition research, how food affects the endocrine system, and the importance of 'whole food.'

Features the Director of Ambulatory Services and a Registered Nurse in Radiation Oncology. This presentation is recorded by the community colleges who include career exploration resources for students interested in healthcare.

Features the Director of Talent Acquisition and Development. This presentation is recorded by the community colleges who include career exploration resources for students interested in healthcare.

Students learn about programs they can enroll in after high school that offer affordable short-term (less than a year!) certificates leading to a rewarding career in health care.

The medical director and assistant technician provide insight into the services Planned Parenthood offers. The discussion includes info on how students can start their career pathway in a health center with descriptions of entry-level positions and their requirements.

Dr. Garcia talks about her current research working on the Harnessing Plants Initiative, a climate change prevention approach that uses Earth’s existing carbon storage mechanisms. To keep more carbon in the ground, she is developing a new generation of wetland plants.

An injury prevention program designed to prevent children and young adults from suffering traumatic brain or spinal cord injuries. This session covers the anatomy, physiology, and personal testimonies from survivors of these injuries. 

A NAMI representative covers concerns surrounding mental health, how it impacts youth, tools for working through it, and insight from a person with lived experience of the subject matter. They also provide an overview of growing careers in the mental health field.

A prerecording of a knee replacement surgery with commentary from an orthopedic surgeon and family medicine resident describing the surgical process.

Psychology is often limited to the idea of therapy, but Dr. Stanton, a licensed psychologist who serves individuals, families, and couples shares the opportunities in forensics, abnormal psychology, and public health.

Illumina created a series of career videos to highlight the diverse career opportunities in the field of genomics. Seven employees share their day-to-day schedule, what they work on, and who they work with.

Sharp is a SD healthcare company with 7 hospitals, 3 affiliated medical groups, over 2,600 physicians, and over 18,000 employees. Recorded by the community colleges, this presentation features 2 Sharp professionals discussing careers in nursing.

A global leader in genomics, designing and manufacturing instruments and systems for sequencing genomes, and analyzing genetic variations. They use information from DNA to help solve real world problems like cancer, genetic diseases, disease outbreaks and more.

Learn how to identify symptoms, discover if your community is in a COVID-19 “hot spot”, see where the new testing sites are, and gain a better understanding of San Diego County’s Public Health Orders.

Thermo Fisher is a global leader in designing and developing health science instruments, lab supplies, software, and professional services. Recorded by the community colleges, this panel features members of their team representing different roles and departments. 

HHSA provides a broad range of health and social services to promote wellness and self-sufficiency in SD. The TBEI team will share the challenges they face in stopping the spread of Tuberculosis (TB).

Explore the Fashion Design and Technology program at LA Trade Tech and the Fashion Merchandising and Design and Interior Design programs at Palomar College. Hear from current students and faculty and view their work.

Riza Clave is a multi-hyphenate artist who strives to break boundaries by introducing minimal and contemporary aesthetics through design, photography, and lifestyle. She discusses to harness the power of fashion to fuel your dreams.

Heron Hues is a product design movement that champions black history, culture, and expression and is rooted in storytelling and innovation. ROTTWEILER is a street fashion brand for designers of graphic forward streetwear and a community platform to spread messages of positivity. 

Hear about the triumphs and roadblocks overcome from an entrepreneur in the fashion industry, including the "do’s and don't's" and practical advice for anyone considering a career in fashion.

Stitch Fix is the first fashion retailer to combine the power of technology and data science with the art of human instinct to offer personalized style for every body.

Learn about entrepreneurship and design from Dahlia Mahmood, who built a successful top-100 design firm which has won national and international awards.

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems and Imperial Irrigation District

Deep Trekker designs underwater remotely operated vehicles and robots. In this tour, recorded by SDUSD, they share how to develop a vehicle from concept to customer training and the types of jobs that contribute to the end product.

A series of virtual WBL activities, including presentations, panels, and events showcasing regional professionals talking about equity in architecture from different perspectives. Resources are updated quarterly.

Features an electrical engineer working on the Europa Clipper Mission to place the spacecraft in orbit around Jupiter to observe the icy moon Europa and determine whether it could harbor conditions suitable for the development (or existence) of life. Recorded by the SD County Community Colleges.

A series of presentations (2020-21 and 2021-22) by Lockheed Martin professionals on topics related to aerospace, including engineering, energy, and robotics as well as career development, such as internship opportunities and career pathway planning. 

Professionals from different roles in the company discuss their design, testing, and marketing processes for their phone cases and other products all the way from conception to store shelves.

SWE highlights the benefits of renewable energy and how industries are capitalizing on recent engineering breakthroughs to improve the environment. SWE inspires students from all demographics to learn engineering principles and explore engineering careers.

Program Manager of the Advanced Development Projects discusses the 'Hybrid Airship' - the most efficient means of transporting large cargo to remote locations.

The only federally funded research and development center committed exclusively to space enterprises. Tour the Aerospace Corporation's launch control center and learn about the aerospace engineering career pathway. 

A landscape architecture and planning firm with projects ranging from urban villages and entertainment centers to theme parks and hotels. This presentation covers the software, hardware, and certifications necessary to succeed in the landscape architecture industry.

The U.S.'s first all-girls high school racing team. They are dedicated to helping girls enter careers in STEM through motorsports.

National leader in helping low-income communities and communities of color obtain clean, affordable solar power and solar jobs.

An aquaponics farm in which nutrient-rich water from fish culture is used to nourish produce, which in turn purifies the water so it can be returned to the fish.

A US Top 30 community foundation, The SD Foundation has granted more than $1.2 billion to San Diego nonprofits since its inception in 1975 with support from local donors, and regional and national funders.

SDHC operates housing programs for low-income and homeless San Diegans. Their services include rental housing assistance for 15,000+ households, a homelessness action plan, and the development of over 17,000 affordable housing units since 1981.

SDWP assists job seekers in increasing their economic mobility, helps businesses grow and thrive equitably, and prepares young adults for the world of work. They offer employment services to help people connect what they know and love with what the market demands.

SDFF uses repurposed computers to promote digital literacy and equip students with the means to enter the tech workforce through internship training, adaptive technology courses, and coding boot camps.

BSCC is an alliance of 60+ government and nonprofit agencies in the US and Latin America convened to combat slavery and human trafficking along the US-Mexico border. Members offer services for victims, law enforcement, and the community.

Scott shares the approaches his department is teaching through the Google platform and the concepts and skills needed to advance in the theatre and general entertainment industries.

Organization of lawyers dedicated to securing racial equality, social justice, and greater access to quality education.

Hear from local employers about how Covid has forced them to adapt their businesses. Featuring: San Diego Workforce Partnership, San Ysidro Health, Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific, Creating Coding Careers, Quality Controlled Manufacturing, Inc.

International Air Tool Company, WD-40 Company, SCORE San Diego, MARCH4WARD. Recorded by the San Diego community colleges.

CourseKey, San Diego State Athletics, Coldwell Banker West, SIP Wine & Beer LLC, San Diego-Imperial Counties Community Colleges

Vivacity Sportswear, CommonSail Investment Group, San Diego City College, Army ROTC, First Promise Care Services

Fred Sotelo is a local business owner and entrepreneur. In this presentation, he shares the fundamentals of developing a business plan, including finances and budgeting, product development, and brand building.

Personalized Spanish language coaching for professionals in the US and abroad with a focus on conversation skills.

The CEO of SD Craft Beer Distributors and co-founder of Cerveza XTECA, a local craft beer, discusses his career and the skills one needs to be a successful entrepreneur.

A wine and beer tasting room and retailer located in Escondido and dedicated to supporting women and minorities in the hospitality and business sectors.

Leverages public incentives and assistance to promote community revitalization, attract new businesses and encourage investment in local businesses.

Workforce development consultant, trainer, facilitator and entrepreneur.

Supports small- and medium-sized companies with HR needs.

Global shipping company.

A program for young adults ages 17 – 24 who have previously quit school to help them earn a high school diploma or GED and start a career. Participants complete projects and training to obtain professional certifications in construction or computer technology.

“Sheet metal” refers to any metal that can be formed into flat pieces. Sheet metal workers cut, roll, bend, and shape these pieces to make a wide variety of objects such as ductwork, airplane wings, car bodies, refrigeration units, medical tables, storage units, building facades, and signs. Their apprenticeship includes 1000 hours of training and work on job sites.

Apprentices complete 4 years of classes and 160 hours per year training in conjunction with full time work on a construction site. Like other programs, apprentices are paid throughout the program and receive wage increases as they accumulate more experience and training. 

The AGC San Diego chapter works to improve the skillsets, knowledge, and use of the latest technology of our regional general contractors and boasts the state’s first and largest open-shop apprenticeship program. 

ETI provides apprentices hands-on training with professional equipment to develop the next generation of skilled wireman and sound electricians. Their apprenticeships are tuition-free and last 4-5 years.

Tour the facility of Southwest Carpenter's Apprenticeship program, which trains professional carpenters, acoustical installers, drywall applicators, floor layers, insulators, lathers, millwrights, pile drivers, plasterers, scaffolders, and more.

Tour the facility of the Sheet Metal Workers' apprenticeship program which provides classroom instruction and on-the-job training in blueprint reading, sketching and drafting, CAD, welding, testing and balancing air systems, HVAC service, and green technology.  

Tour the electrical worker apprenticeship program - the Electrical Training Institute - which prepares both Inside Wiremen and Telecommunications Workers through a blend of on-the-job and classroom instruction.

Tour the AGC's apprenticeship program where apprentices can pursue training in carpentry, cement masonry, drywall lather, drywall finishing, heavy equipment operation, and painting.

Piping professionals provide San Diego with the complex systems responsible for potable water, sanitation, medical gas, heating, cooling, and purity piping for the pharmaceutical and micro-electronic industries. Learn about their apprenticeship program and careers.

Sheet Metal Workers perform architectural sheet metal work, fabrication, installation, and service of heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems, shipbuilding, rail work and more. Learn about their apprenticeship program and careers.

Represents about 775,000 active members and retirees who work in utilities, construction, telecommunications, broadcasting, manufacturing, railroads and government.

Works to ensure the continued success of the commercial construction industry.

The Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters represents over 50,000 union carpenters in six states, raising area work standards and improving members' skills and productivity.

An aquaponics farm in which nutrient-rich water from fish culture is used to nourish produce, which in turn purifies the water so it can be returned to the fish.

Design and build product displays.

A nonprofit Jewish community farm and education center that integrates sustainable agriculture and food justice. The farm consists of vegetable production fields, education farm and gardens, a food forest, chickens, and compost operations on 17 acres.

An aquaponics farm in which nutrient-rich water from fish culture is used to nourish produce, which in turn purifies the water so it can be returned to the fish.

Nonprofit zoo and aquarium with animal and bird exhibits located in the Sweetwater Marsh Unit of the San Diego National Wildlife Refuge in Chula Vista. This presentation includes several animal encounters.

San Diego's world-famous zoo and conservation research institute.

With a focus on art, media and culture, Dreams & Ducats offers a life-skills, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship curriculum for students to explore their passion and creativity, examine socioeconomic issues, and discover how to contribute to their community.

Landscape design studio.

A detailed tour of iTV's broadcast studios, including the hardware and equipment used in news and entertainment.