Western Water Recycling Facility (WWRF) Virtual Tour: We work around the clock to effectively collect and treat wastewater for our community at the Western Wastewater Recycling Facility in western Riverside County.
WRCWRA Virtual Tour: Educational tour of Western Municipal Water District's largest waste water treatment center.
SOURCE: Magnolia Heating and Cooling. Job Description from California Career Zone and O*Net OnLine.
DESCRIPTION: Learn about careers in HVAC with local company Magnolia Heating and Cooling.
CAREER INFORMATION
ALTERNATIVE TITLES: A/C Tech (Air Conditioning Technician); HVAC Installer (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Installer); HVAC Mechanic (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Mechanic); HVAC Specialist (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Specialist); Refrigeration Mechanic; Refrigeration Operator; Refrigeration Technician (Refrigeration Tech); Service Technician (Service Tech); Systems Mechanic; Transportation Refrigeration Technician (Transportation Refrigeration Tech)
WHAT THEY DO:
Install, service, or repair heating and air conditioning systems in residences or commercial establishments.
Test pipe or tubing joints or connections for leaks, using pressure gauge or soap-and-water solution.
Test electrical circuits or components for continuity, using electrical test equipment.
Repair or replace defective equipment, components, or wiring.
Discuss heating or cooling system malfunctions with users to isolate problems or to verify that repairs corrected malfunctions.
Repair or service heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems to improve efficiency, such as by changing filters, cleaning ducts, or refilling non-toxic refrigerants.
WHAT THEY NEED:
Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Building and Construction — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
Computers and Electronics — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Physics — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.
LOCAL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS:
Riverside City College | Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
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SOURCE: YOUTUBE
You never know what will happen when you try something new.
"Breceda, 50, began selling cowboy boots after he was injured in a construction accident. His career took an unexpected turn 11 years ago when his daughter, Lianna Arroyo, asked him to construct a dinosaur for her after she watched the movie “Jurassic Park 3.”
Learn more about how this local artist discovered his passion and career in the video below.
*Riverside Press Enterprise: https://www.pe.com/2012/01/16/perris-sculptor8217s-jurassic-park-is-on-the-move/
*Ricardo Gallery: http://ricardobreceda.com/
Career Video | Secrets From A Successful Entrepreneur (pre-recorded interview from Nepris)
Source: Nepris SBCONNECT SERIES: Have You Thought About Starting Your Own Business?
Description: Have your students ever wondered about starting a business? Join this interactive session to get the scoop! We’ll explore such areas as discovering customer needs, forming a team, creating a prototype, and building a business model. I’ll also discuss why learning about starting a business is worthwhile, relevant, and helpful for students’ futures. Whether you start a business or not, you learn skills that can help you in the job market such as having a growth mindset, interviewing potential customers, and how to make "big picture" decisions rather than depend on a supervisor to tell you what to do.
Key Questions
What is there to know about starting a business?
How does starting a business work? See the SLAM Process
Why is knowledge of starting a business beneficial for students now and in the future?
Outcomes: Students will take away a basic understanding of how to reduce the risk of starting a company. Some general concepts of design, creativity, team building, and business models will help them understand how to start a business and its practical applications.
Nepris Career Video | Careers in the Public Service Sector (pre-recorded interview from Nepris)
PRESENTER: Deborah Robertson, Mayor at City of Rialto
SOURCE: Nepris SBCONNECT SERIES (pre-recorded interview)
DESCRIPTION: Students will be introduced to careers in the public service sector. I will explain how positions in this sector impact the government, give a description of my current duties and assignments as mayor, and have a discussion of various projects and committees I currently serve on to promote safety during the COVID 19 pandemic. Recommendations and illustrations will be provided for students considering a career in the public sector.
KEY QUESTIONS
What is the day-to-day work of a public service worker like?
What are the best and most challenging parts of this job?
What education and training are required to enter the public service sector?
What is the future of this field?
What can students start doing now to prepare for this employment sector?
OUTCOMES: Students will learn what it’s like to be a mayor, as well as the steps needed to pursue careers in public service.
PRESENTER: Melissa Walker, Communications Officer at San Bernardino County Public Works
SOURCE: Nepris SBCONNECT SERIES (pre-recorded interview)
DESCRIPTION: During my presentation, I will introduce students to civil engineering. I will cover such areas as what it is, how diverse it is, and the degree requirements. I will use visuals and props to illustrate the content I am discussing, and ask students questions throughout the presentation to push their thinking.
KEY QUESTIONS
What does the day-to-day work of a civil engineer look like?
How does problem-solving fit into this career?
Why are math and science skills important for this work?
Why will we always need civil engineers?
How can students get into this career path?
OUTCOMES: Students will learn what it’s like to be a civil engineer, as well as the steps needed to pursue this career.
CAREER INFORMATION
Alternative Titles: Engineering Technician Mapping Technician Photogrammetric Technician Survey Technician
What Do They Do: Perform surveying and mapping duties, usually under the direction of an engineer, surveyor, cartographer, or photogrammetrist, to obtain data used for construction, mapmaking, boundary location, mining, or other purposes. May calculate mapmaking information and create maps from source data, such as surveying notes, aerial photography, satellite data, or other maps to show topographical features, political boundaries, and other features. May verify accuracy and completeness of maps.
What They Need:
Basic Skills
reading work related information thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
PRESENTER: B.J. Patterson CEO / Co - Owner at Pacific Mountain Logistics, LLC
SOURCE: Nepris SBCONNECT SERIES (pre-recorded interview)
DESCRIPTIOIN: BJ Patterson, CEO and owner of Pacific Mountain Logistics will provide an interactive session sharing what it’s like to be a leader in the field of transportation, warehousing, and logistics. In addition to giving an overview of his background and current work, Mr. Patterson will engage in a discussion of the essential skills desired and the emerging technologies in this industry. Pacific Mountain Logistics team members will also share how they engage automation and leverage technology to be effective in the global marketplace.
KEY QUESTIONS
What types of jobs are available in manufacturing?
What are some of the entry level positions for student right of high school?
What skills and abilities do manufacturing companies look for?
How is technology used the the manufacturing sector and how is it changing the workforce?
OUTCOMES: Students will gain an understanding of the manufacturing sector, the various careers one can pursue in the workforce, and the skills required to successful entry into this field. Students will understand how an educational background in STEM can compliment a career in manufacturing and how to prepare for a career in this pathway.
CAREER INFORMATION
ALTERNATIVE TITLES: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
WHAT THEY DO: Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.
WHAT THEY NEED
Basic Skills
talking to others thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
People and Technology Systems
thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it