INVEST in Jump Start Internships

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