Human Capital
Launching our future workforce into local careers
Our work will improve access to local opportunities for our youth. We’re aligning K16 pathways with local business & industry, incentivizing youth to pursue their future here, and helping them gain valuable experience through internships and work based learning.
Join the Team! Student VR 3D Designers for Uplift San Bernardino
The Making Hope Happen Foundation is seeking ten individuals to participate as Student VR 3D Designers for Uplift San Bernardino. Each student will work a total of 260 hours or approximately 10 hours per week for 26 weeks at a rate of $20 per hour.
Increased adoption of zero-emission vehicles like EVs, electric buses, and electric forklifts is critical for improving the air quality and economic vitality of the Inland Empire. Millions of dollars from the federal and state governments are being spent on increasing the number of electric vehicles and chargers to achieve climate goals. These new industries create thousands of job opportunities for construction workers, CAD designers, electricians, software programmers, and technicians.
Communities such as the City of San Bernardino and Muscoy have long been under-represented in the number of electric vehicles, EV chargers, and clean tech employment. The path to reversing starts with educating the community about the benefits and affordability of EVs as well as incentives available to reduce the cost. Then the City needs a charging infrastructure network so residents of the City of San Bernardino and Muscoy feel comfortable driving an EV. Finally, students and young adults in San Bernardino and Muscoy need to be trained for careers and well-paying jobs in this industry.
The Making Hope Happen Foundation received a grant from the California Air Resources Board to help achieve these goals by:
– Training high school students or equivalent training program to conduct outreach to community members about EVs and EV incentives
– Training high school students or equivalent training program to identify homes, apartment buildings, and public parking areas suitable for installing EV charging, perform initial site visits, and create a virtual experience in charging station design.
– Educating students about career opportunities in transportation electrification
REPORTS TO: VP of Collective Impact and Program Coordinator
PURPOSE
Primary Function: Student VR 3D Designer
– Support community outreach efforts of Uplift San Bernardino at the Making Hope Happen Foundation to satisfy volunteer hours, work-based learning, CTE pathway or pre-apprenticeship requirements, and/or class/course credit.
– Supports the delivery of one or more Making Hope Happen Foundation programs
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
– Outreach to community organizations that provide service to local income residents to explain the program
– Attendance at community events to recruit local residents to complete surveys, learn about EVs, and allow us to visit their home or place of work to look at the opportunity for charging
– Designing and developing 3D concepts
– Reviewing and improving existing 3D designs
– Collaborating with others during team meetings
– Creating various design layouts and concepts for projects with CAD tools
– Determining the right materials, engineering practices, and product parts for 3D products
– Conduct EV Charger Site Assessments for Homes both single-family and multifamily
– Look at factors such as the distance from the parking area to the electrical panels and meters, the parking space assignment, the utility metering configuration, the availability of guest parking spaces or a “house meter” and the electrical capacity of the parking area
– Neighborhood surveys of potential charging locations
– Create and post social media communications as well as announcements for websites and newsletters to post.
– Conduct outreach at community locations such as school sites, markets, parks, social service agencies, health centers, and shopping centers
– Students are encouraged to share their own ideas of strategies.
– Specific targets for each type of outreach and surveys will be provided during training.
– Assist in the planning and implementation of community events
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
– Commitment to the mission of the Making Hope Happen Foundation, its programs, and the families it serves.
– Ability to work with people of all ages and cultural backgrounds.
– Junior or Senior Standing in High School or equivalent training program
– Excellent problem-solving, interpersonal, and writing skills; enjoy working with the public.
– Be organized and action-oriented; a self-starter, and willing to learn
– Interest in clean technology/sustainable energy
– Interest in community connections
– Ability to work 10 hours a week
DESIRED
– Junior or Senior in High School at the San Bernardino City Unified School District
– A resident of San Bernardino
– Clean driving record with proof of insurance (if applicable)
– Interest in environmental justice or disadvantaged communities
– Bilingual / bi-literate; English and Spanish
– Interest in electric vehicles/sustainable energy
– Interest in entrepreneurship
1st Annual Inland Empire Youth Trades and Career Fair
Uplift San Bernardino’s Electric Vehicle (EV) Interns are bringing career pathways to the Inland Empire’s Youth. Our youth will be able to get hands on experience on a variety of different trades, and have multiple career opportunities.
Want to Volunteer?Job Fairs for San Bernardino Youth
We host a series of workshops leading up to and to prepare our students for Summer Jobs and the Fall/Winter Seasonal Hiring Term.
Want to Volunteer?Our Commitment
The Human Capital Leadership Council is committed to explore and consider workforce development, recruitment, and retention strategies that promote stronger organizations and community. Specifically, the HCLC will consider solutions for increasing the success of the future workforce in local upwardly mobile careers.
Future Ready Career Pathways
We’re lifting up and building out pathways aligned with careers located in San Bernardino and its surrounding area so our local youth will be ready for jobs of today and have the skills needed for success tomorrow.
Workplace Essential Skills
Ensuring youth master the skills to be upwardly mobile in the workplace including mental wellness and lifelong learning mindset
Learn More about Mental Health First AidPost-Secondary Success
Our work together helps the youth of our community to access and succeed in college, university, and technical trade schools that will give them the skills and certifications needed to secure employment and thrive here.
Youth Mentorship
Pairing youth with successful and caring adults in the community to provide extra guidance
Internships& Apprenticeships
Ensuring youth have access to meaningful workplace experiences
Youth Leadership
Preparing and connecting youth to meaningful leadership opportunities within the City
Pictures: Interns with Mayor Helen Tran at Perris Hill Park, Map of San Bernardino and where residents want to see EVs, Keychains made by Curtis Middle School Students, Interns at Orientation at Arrowhead Grove