Jump Start 2026
Jump Start Career Exploration
Offered in Bishop and Tehachapi
Jump Start Career Exploration Program is a no-cost summer program for high school students (and recent graduates) to explore career pathways in various fields.
We will focus on a variety of careers in healthcare and first responders. Students will have the opportunity to earn a CPR certification through the American Heart Association and college credit through the EMTC C106 course, which will be offered during the program.
This is a competitive application process, limited to 30 participants per location.
Applications are open to all students in grades 9-12 and to recent 2026 graduates.
Bishop
8:45 AM - 12:15 PM* (lunch provided)
Cerro Coso Community College Campus
4090 W Line Street
Bishop, CA
*With an extended day on Wednesday from 8:45 AM-3:00 PM (for CPR certification)
Tehachapi
8:45 AM - 12:15 PM* (lunch provided)
Cerro Coso Community College Campus
126 S. Snyder Ave
Tehachapi, CA
*With an extended day on June 17 from 8:45 AM-3:30 PM
Why Apply?
✓ Engage in career exploration activities!
✓ Hands-on learning activities!
✓ Earn a CPR certification & completion certificate!
✓ Add the experience to your resume!
Application deadline is Friday, May 29, 2026, at 6 PM.
For more information: Contact Career and Technical Education at cte@cerrocoso.edu.
