Through the local K-12 school districts academies and career pathways programs, OneFuture and the districts ensure that students are prepared upon high school graduation with a clear economic and academic path to and through college. Likewise, while in college, OneFuture provides student support services, workshops, financial aid counseling and scholarships, so they persist through college and graduate with post-secondary degrees, credential or certificates.

The OneFuture Coachella Valley Business Engagement Alignment Team consists of business owners and leaders who together, work with our community’s educational systems to provide internships and employment opportunities for college grads. This work helps shape the future workforce, encourage local students to return to the valley and land a job with a promising financial path, while contributing to a thriving economy.

Experiential Learning

Early experiential learning experiences like hearing a Classroom Speaker and Career Exploration site tours help students discover the wide range of local jobs and careers within the healthcare sector. Deeper and more interactive experiences like Job Shadowing and Internships, directly connect high school and college students to  the employers who might ultimately hire them after graduation, and allow students to develop and practice  Essential Skills that local employers  have prioritized as critical for future success.

Communication: The student...

Comprehends verbal, written, and visual information and instruction; listens effectively; observes and recognizes theirs and others’ non-verbal communication; articulates and presents ideas and information clearly and effectively both verbally and in written form; and uses technology appropriately for communication.

Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: The student …

Demonstrates the following critical-thinking and problem-solving skills: exercises sound reasoning and analytical thinking; uses quantitative reasoning, makes judgments and explains perspectives based on evidence and previous findings; uses technology to find and process information; uses knowledge, facts, and data to solve problems and applies system-thinking.

Creativity and Innovation: The student…

Demonstrates originality and inventiveness in work; communicates new ideas to others; uses technology; and integrates knowledge across different disciplines.

Collaboration and Teamwork: The student…

Builds effective collaborative working relationships with colleagues and customers. Is able to work with diverse teams, contributing appropriately to the team effort; negotiates and manages conflict; learns from and works collaboratively with individuals representing diverse cultures, ethnicities, ages, genders, religions, lifestyles and viewpoints; and uses technology to support collaboration.

Initiative and Self-Management: The student…

Takes initiative and is able to work independently as needed; looks for the means to solve problems; actively seeks out new knowledge and skills; monitors his/her own learning needs; prioritizes tasks; persists in bringing tasks and project to completion; manages time effectively learning from his/her mistakes; and seeks information about related career options and post-secondary training.

Workplace Context and Culture: The student…

Understands the workplace’s cult ure, etiquette, and practices; demonstrates professionalism; is punctual; takes responsibility; demonstrates integrity and ethical behavior; acts responsibly with others in mind; knows how to navigate the organization; understands how to build, utilize and maintain a professional network of relationships and understands the role such a network plays in personal and professional success; understands health and safety risks in the workplace; uses technology related to the industry and understands the role of employers and employees in communicating about risks, reducing risks, and creating a safe work environment.