The Jump Start model is a four (4) week, project-based internship program for rising high school seniors focused on in-demand careers in the region.
2023 Jump Starts in
- First Responders
- Industrial Technology
- Culinary Skills
Jump Start Will Include:
- Transportation
- Lunch Daily
- Industry Tours
- In-Demand Training
- 4 Week Internship
Jump May Also Include:
- Early College Credit
- Industry Certification
- Up to $1000 Scholarship for Completion (dependent upon funding raised)
Scholarship Funding
- Public Funding
- Kings, Fresno and Tulare County Workforce Offices
- K-12 agency funding
- Private Funding
- Corporate Sponsorships
- Donations to the WHCCD Foundation *
- Individual Student Sponsorships
- Non-Profit donations
*The West Hills Community College District Foundation is a 501C3 organization. All donations to the WHCCD Foundation are tax deductible
Ready to Sponsor?
The West Hills Community College District Foundation is a 501C3 organization.
All donations to the WHCCD Foundation are tax deductible
For More information: Kris Costa | Dean of Career Technical Education | Kriscosta@whccd.edu | 559.925.3218