Riverside City College, Norco College and Moreno Valley College Affordable, High-Quality Education for Local Students
Riverside City College, Norco College and Moreno Valley College Affordable, High-Quality Education for Local Students As the cost of attending Cal State or UC becomes more expensive, many students, especially those from middle class and lower income families, start their education at community colleges. Nearly 40% of all local high school graduates rely on our local community colleges for higher education. Serving Our Community and Local Economy Riverside City College, Norco College and Moreno Valley College are vital community resources, providing career technical education to the healthcare professionals, law enforcement officers, firefighters and skilled workers who serve us. We are proud to provide a high-quality, affordable education opportunity to thousands of students who become future personnel for the local industries, companies and services that serve our communities. Last year alone, our colleges added nearly $1 billion to the local economy and supported nearly 13,000 jobs. Helping Veterans The District is also one of the most important Veterans’ services institutions in California, providing job placement, job training and counseling to about 1,800 vets every day. Upgrading Classrooms and Labs to Prepare Students for Careers While our colleges have had some updates over the years, student demand and academic standards continue to rise. To remain competitive and serve our students and communities for decades to come, we need to repair and upgrade our local college classrooms and labs to help prepare students for future success. You can find each college’s Facilities Master Plan and learn more about planned projects at www.rccd.edu/potentialmeasure. Local Funding to Support Student Success To continue providing affordable, high-quality education, the RCCD Board of Trustees is considering a local bond measure.
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