Career Technical Education in the Media

group shot of the forestry class visiting the Sequoia National Park

Turning Outdoor Passion to Purpose

March 28, 2022 | By Dr. Patricia A. Rasmussen, Guest Columnist

With the San Gabriel Mountains as a fitting backdrop, Citrus College WRF students study ecosystems, wildfire and natural history while gaining agency internships, field experience and preparation for transfer.

Jixiang Bian stands outside the Veterans Success Center beneath military branch emblems

Citrus College Honored for Vet Support

March 16, 2022 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

With 12 years of Military Friendly honors, Citrus College proudly supports veterans in their transition to academic and career success.

four-photo collage showing caterpillar representatives speaking with students in a classroom, college staff touring a truck technology lab and a cat forklift inside a shop area

Citrus Truck Program Builds Momentum

December 1, 2021 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

Industry partnerships are putting Citrus College heavy truck students closer to the field, with Quinn Caterpillar opening internship and job pathways and Cummins bringing master technician training into view.

combined headshots of William Carlton and Mariano Rubio

SEMA Recognizes Citrus Auto Excellence

November 10, 2021 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

A national automotive industry award is fueling Citrus College ambition, supporting a student's career goals and an instructor's advanced engineering studies.

dental assisting students wearing masks and gloves complete hands-on coursework at socially distanced stations in a citrus college classroom

Essential Programs Return to Campus

November 3, 2020 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

Students in nursing, dental assisting, automotive and diesel technology returned for essential hands-on work after Citrus College developed extensive safety, screening and cleaning procedures.

citrus college dental assisting students and faculty pose with donor richard cohrs beside the donated cad/cam dental system

CAD/CAM Gift Builds Career-Ready Skills

December 3, 2019 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

An industry partner's $125,000 gift equips the college's dental assisting students with state-of-the-art CAD/CAM training and continues his long record of internships, mentorship and program support.

two citrus college cosmetology students smile while holding a first-place avant-garde award from the galactic heroes and villains hair show

Bold Designs Bring the Runway to Life

June 4, 2019 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

Hair, makeup, costumes, music and stagecraft transformed the Haugh into a student-powered spectacle, as Citrus College's annual Hair Show celebrated creativity, built confidence and supported future activities.

two construction professionals wearing hard hats and safety vests shake hands beside building plans, a laptop and a construction model at a job site

Building Skills for In-Demand Careers

April 2, 2019 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

Built around industry growth and livable-wage careers, new Citrus College programs in construction management and stationary power generation will equip students with practical, marketable skills.

cosmetology instructor patty glover holds her ultimate teacher award beside student heang lao in the citrus college salon

Two Honors, One Winning Cosmetology Team

December 4, 2018 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

Student achievement and teaching excellence shared the spotlight at Supercuts Sunday, where Heang Lao placed fifth and Patty Glover was recognized for inspiring generations of Citrus College cosmetologists.

five nursing students practice patient care with a classmate in a simulated hospital room at citrus college

Career Education Delivers Strong Results

June 5, 2018 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

Strong outcomes in nursing, child development, water and wastewater technology, diesel technology and technical theater helped Citrus College earn 14 statewide career education honors.