Career Technical Education in the Media

instructor gestures while teaching in front of a whiteboard during a real estate class

Real Estate Appraisal Course Renewed

June 11, 2026 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

Future appraisers can continue building ethics, standards and regulatory knowledge at Citrus College after BREA renewed approval of the college's required REAL 232 USPAP course.

faculty spencer boldt demonstrates automotive equipment as nogales high school students observe inside a citrus college auto shop

Auto Careers Start With a Campus Visit

April 17, 2026 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

A visit to Citrus College gave Nogales High School students a closer look at automotive careers through shop tours and faculty presentations, while every student also completed a college admissions application on site.

ceramics instructor michael hillman demonstrates a clay project for montclair high school students inside the citrus college ceramics studio

Clay, Craft and College Possibilities

April 15, 2026 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

Montclair High School students got an inside look at Citrus College ceramics, touring the studio and working with instructor Michael Hillman to shape clay whistles during a hands-on introduction to the program at Citrus.

arcadia high school students gather onstage at the haugh performing arts center with theatrical lighting, fly-system rigging and backstage equipment visible around them

Behind the Curtain and Under the Hood

April 8, 2026 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

From the Haugh Performing Arts Center to automotive labs, Arcadia and Azusa high school students explored Citrus College pathways, met faculty and moved one step closer to college by completing admissions applications.

construction management students, faculty and industry professionals wearing hard hats and safety vests stand together at an active construction site during a program visit

Citrus Construction Program Leads State

March 24, 2026 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

Citrus College earns ACCE accreditation for its construction management program, becoming the first community college in California to achieve this distinction and setting a new standard statewide.

dave johnson, mariano rubio, thomas southward and jason rainey pose at an ase awards event as rubio displays his 2025 mitchell 1/ase master technician of the year plaque and medal

Rubio's Expertise Earns Top ASE Honor

December 3, 2025 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

Rigorous certification and standout test performance helped Citrus College instructor Mariano Rubio earn the 2025 Mitchell 1/ASE Master Technician of the Year award and recognition for excellence in the automotive field

ADN students using medical training manikins in their classroom

Nursing Expansion Meets Workforce Need

September 25, 2025 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

Citrus College boosts its ADN program, raising capacity to 120 students annually to support aspiring nurses and strengthen the health care community.

From Marine Corps to Citrus College

September 11, 2025 | By Steven Bluitt Flowers, Guest Columnist

With guidance from Citrus College’s Veterans Success Center, Marine veteran Hector Pimienta Jr. pursues his degree and future teaching career.

students stand inside a trailer during a hands-on project at citrus college

Designing Dignity Through Service

June 3, 2025 | By Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs

Architecture and engineering students are turning classroom skills into community impact by building a solar-powered shower trailer for unhoused communities in Los Angeles County.

Free Tuition Through Citrus Promise

May 13, 2025 | By Dr. Randa B. Wahbe, Guest Columnist

Through the Promise program, Citrus College offers two years of free tuition plus guidance, ensuring students build a strong foundation for success.