Empowering Students with Real-World Skills and Career Pathways

The Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce partners with public and private K–12 schools to deliver transformative programming that connects students to career pathways, business leaders, and essential life skills. Our comprehensive, scalable programming includes career days, workshops, leadership development, job readiness training, entrepreneurship events, and internship placement—all designed to prepare students for success in both education and employment.

Why Partner with the Chino Valley Chamber?

Proven Results – 5,212 students reached in one year through 21 impactful events.
Career Pathway Support – Over 100 internship opportunities identified and 45 students placed in local businesses.
Recognized Leadership – Our efforts have been acknowledged by the Western Association of Chamber Executives, San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools, and Chaffey College.
Inclusive & Equitable Engagement – Our programs prioritize access, diversity, and relevance to today’s job market.
Turnkey Program Management – We handle everything from design to delivery, including outreach, logistics, speakers, materials, and reporting.

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K–12 Program Offerings

Career Exploration & Readiness

• Career Days at elementary, junior high, and high schools.
• Hands-on workshops on resume writing, interview skills, soft skills, and dressing for success.
• Engagement with over 40+ employer partners across healthcare, public safety, engineering, business, and more.

Internship & Job Placement

• 100+ confirmed internships across 20+ Chino Valley businesses.
• Intern placements at medical offices, dental clinics, engineering firms, city departments, and more.
• Direct coordination with students, parents, and faculty to match candidates with the right opportunities.

Entrepreneurship Programming

• Kids & Teen Entrepreneur Fairs with over 1,000 attendees and 250 student participants.
• Student Pitch Competition with $5,000+ in prize money, mentorship, and business coaching.
• Leadership workshops in innovation, goal setting, and business strategy.

Parent & Family Engagement

• “Stepping Stones to Success” Career Readiness Series for parents, including resume, interview, and networking workshops.
• Job fairs with 15+ local employers and live hiring opportunities.

Leadership Development

• Chino Valley Emerging Leadership Program (36 students served).
• Vision board sessions, public speaking, nonprofit leadership, and engagement with city leaders.

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