Jump Start 2025

We are offering two unique Jump Start programs.
Summer 2025
Hearts, Hands, and Heroes
Jump Start Career Exploration
Jump Start Career Exploration Program is a free summer program for high school students (and recent graduates) to explore career pathways in various fields. This summer’s theme is Hearts, Hands & Heroes – an exploration into the work of healthcare and first responders.
Programs offered at these two locations:
Tehachapi
9AM - 12PM (lunch provided)
Cerro Coso Community College Campus
126 S. Snyder Ave
Tehachapi, CA
Ridgecrest
9AM - 12PM (lunch provided)
Cerro Coso Community College Campus
3000 College Heights Blvd
Ridgecrest, CA
Hearts, Hands, and Heroes Application
Why Apply?
✓ Get industry tours!
✓ Hear from industry speakers!
✓ Engage in career exploration activities!
✓ Hands-on learning activities!
✓ Add the experience to your resume!
✓ Earn a CPR certification & completion certificate!
For more information: Contact Career and Technical Education at cte@cerrocoso.edu.



Sierra Cyber Summit
Jump Start Career Exploration
This 3-day Jump Start Career Exploration Program is open to all members of the community ages high school and up. We will explore exciting career pathways in Cybersecurity, offering hands-on experiences and real-world insights into this fast-growing field.
Participants will learn foundational skills in digital security, ethical hacking, and cyber defense. We will include a competitive Capture the Flag hackathon event, where students will work in teams to solve real-world challenges and showcase their skills. No prior experience is necessary!
Ridgecrest
TechGrid
221 W. Inyokern Rd
Ridgecrest, CA
Cerro Coso Community College Campus
3000 College Heights Blvd
Ridgecrest, CA
Sierra Cyber Summit Application
For more information: Contact Career and Technical Education at cte@cerrocoso.edu.



Select the Jump Start progam you want to apply for:
Hearts, Hands, and Heroes Application Sierra Cyber Summit Application