Educational Services
Empowering Students to Build a Brighter Future
Department Message
Our Educational Services Department helps students get ready for life by providing meaningful learning experiences. We support students with career readiness, career exploration, life skills, and professional development—all grounded in social-emotional learning through the Developmental Assets framework. These skills help students grow into confident, capable, and connected young adults.
We serve students from kindergarten through high school, working closely with schools to bring high-quality opportunities into classrooms and communities. Whether through hands-on STEM activities, job preparation, or programs that build resilience, we meet students where they are and equip them with the tools to build a better future.
A core part of our work is supporting Career and Technical Education (CTE) across the county. We act as a bridge between schools and industry—organizing regional skills events, connecting students to career pathways, and celebrating the talents of CTE students throughout the Imperial Valley.
We serve students from kindergarten through high school, working closely with schools to bring high-quality opportunities into classrooms and communities. Whether through hands-on STEM activities, job preparation, or programs that build resilience, we meet students where they are and equip them with the tools to build a better future.
A core part of our work is supporting Career and Technical Education (CTE) across the county. We act as a bridge between schools and industry—organizing regional skills events, connecting students to career pathways, and celebrating the talents of CTE students throughout the Imperial Valley.

CTE
Learn moreWe aim to help students discover their passions, build life skills, and transition to employment, while supporting schools in achieving CTE goals.

Mobile Career Lab
Learn moreThe IV Mobile Career Exploration Lab brings STEM careers to life for students through hands-on activities like robotics and virtual reality. It fosters creativity and teamwork, giving students a fun, interactive look at future career paths.

Strong Workforce
Learn moreHelping students explore career paths with interactive workshops and skill-building activities.

ReadyForLIFE
Learn moreReadyforLIFE helps high school students build essential life skills, strengthen resilience, and prepare for career and life success through workshops, coaching, and hands-on work experience.

IVSSSP
Learn morePromotes student well-being, engagement, and academic success through trauma-informed support, life skills education, and family outreach to strengthen school communities.