See possibility in action
Begin with appetizers and tours of MRC learning spaces. Meet the people connecting classroom learning to real-world careers.
An evening of connection & possibility
Education to
Industry Forum
Our students. Our community. Our future.
When schools, students, employers, workforce partners, and community come together, we create opportunities that can change lives. Join us to strengthen the connections that help young people build new skills, discover careers, and shape an optimistic future for Santa Barbara County’s industries.
RSVP for the ForumLocal harvest. Student talent.
A farm-to-table dinner
with community at its heart.
Enjoy complimentary appetizers, mocktails, and a farm-to-table dinner featuring the generosity of local growers, prepared by SMJUHSD CTE students and staff.
The beautiful event space is also curated by students and staff. From the setting to the meal, the evening celebrates their creativity, skill, and teamwork.
A quick look at the evening
Explore. Connect. Build what’s next.
More than a gathering, this is a chance to build a collaborative culture around our students’ success. Every relationship can open a door to an internship, a mentor, a new skill, or a future someone had not yet imagined.
Hear the impact
Hear student interns’ stories and perspectives from education, industry, and workforce partners on what we can make possible together.
Build the next connection
Connect over dinner and table conversations, exchange ideas, and preview the new Interns to Industry platform for continuing the partnership.
An opportunity to give
Invest in what comes next.
One internship, one mentor, or one new connection can change the course of a young person’s life. During the evening, guests who wish to give will have a brief, optional opportunity to contribute financially to the Interns to Industry Program and help make more life-changing opportunities possible.
The evening is complimentary, and no contribution is expected. Your presence, ideas, and partnership matter.
With gratitude
Made possible together.
Event partners
Sponsor
Growers & food partners
DeBernardi Bros. Farms
Join us in Santa Maria
Find us at MRC.
Mark Richardson Career Technical Education Center1280 Founders Avenue
Santa Maria, CA 93455
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