College of the Sequoias is proud to announce the third year of the Jumpstart Internship Program, a series of internship programs designed to equip students from Kings and Tulare Counties with the necessary skills and experience to thrive in the workforce. With a strong emphasis on hands-on learning, these programs offer students the opportunity to […]
Helen Milliorn-Feller, Ed.D., is no stranger to University Preparatory High School (UPHS). She has been with the school even before it was a school. In 2007, she met John Kelly, the school’s founding principal, at Eleanor Roosevelt Community Learning Center, where Feller was homeschooling her daughter, Alexandra. Kelly shared his vision of creating a charter […]
On Friday, April 19, Tulare County Superintendent of Schools Tim Hire surprised the three winners named in the 30th Annual Tulare County Excellence in Education Awards program. The three winners notified were Alexa Barba-Tepper (2024 Administrator/Manager of the Year), Kristy Caesar (2024 Teacher of the Year), and Lisa Kruger (2024 School Employee of the Year). […]
In a recent conversation with News Nation, Randy Emery, a distinguished community college welding educator and American Welding Society District Director, emphasized the importance of considering trades as a viable post-high school option. Emery, drawing from his 25 years of experience, highlighted the numerous benefits and opportunities available in pursuing a career in the trades. […]
The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program (Aspen) announced today that Dr. Jennifer Vega La Serna, Assistant Superintendent/Vice President, Academic Services at College of the Sequoias, is one of 40 leaders selected for the 2024-25 Aspen Rising Presidents Fellowship. Applying lessons from over a dozen years researching exceptional community colleges, the Aspen fellowship aims to select […]
In a historic move, the West Hills Community College District has officially changed the names of its two cornerstone colleges: West Hills College Coalinga is now Coalinga College, and West Hills College Lemoore is now Lemoore College. This change, effective as of April 1, 2024, marks a significant milestone in the district’s ongoing commitment to […]
ABC30 has chosen to focus on career technical education (CTE) in its latest Children First special entitled “Ready for the Workforce.” The special, which is hosted by news anchors Warren Armstrong and Jessica Harrington, airs Sunday, March 24 at 6:30 p.m. and streams on www.abc30.com. Among the segments are two Tulare County stories. The agriculture […]
The College of the Sequoias in partnership with the San Joaquin Valley-MedBridge Program is delighted to announce the addition of twelve exceptional students to its esteemed community. These individuals, chosen for their exemplary academic achievements and commitment to healthcare, bring a wealth of diverse talents and perspectives to our program. Each of these students has […]
Saturday, March 2, 2024 ▪ 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. ▪ TCOE Administration Building, 6200 S. Mooney Blvd., Visalia Rain or shine, the annual STEAM Expo returns to TCOE’s Mooney Administration Building and Planetarium & Science Center on Saturday, March 2. Scheduled from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., this event is free to the public […]
Kids and teens, come celebrate a nation of diverse readers all year long with Tulare County Library and Read Across America. It is easy to participate, come into your branch for a reading checklist during the week of March 2-9, 2024. Then complete all five items to win a certificate for a free smoothie at […]