Santa Barbara Partners in Education

01/27/2026

Partners in Education is now accepting applications for its 7-week Job Readiness Training & Internship Program for students ages 15–18.

Workshops in Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, and Lompoc will focus on career exploration, résumé building, financial literacy, and professional skills. Participants can earn community service hours or a $100 stipend and may be eligible for a paid internship.

Apply by January 28, 2026. Workshops begin February 10 & 12.

Santa Barbara Partners in Education

12/10/2025

04/10/2025

📸 Mock Interview Success!
Huge THANK YOU to our amazing volunteer interviewers who joined us in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria this week!

Your time and expertise helped over 90 students from 10 high schools transform from nervous to confident as they practiced their professional interviewing skills.

Each interview wasn't just practice—it was a stepping stone toward these young people's futures! 💫

03/11/2025

📢 Full Circle Impact

At our recent board meeting, Llasmin Cardenas shared her journey from high school intern to a leader at Cottage Health, now mentoring new high school interns.

We also honored two incredible supporters: Anne Pazier, who brings learning to life for students, and Ron Werft, whose 16 years of leadership on the board has strengthened our mission.

Thank you for being part of this journey!

💙 Cottage Health

02/07/2025

Today we saw rays of sunshine during a dreary week—at our board meeting today, we celebrated and thanked local organizations and volunteers doing amazing things for local youth and their families!

02/03/2025

Level up your future with free computer training! Would you like help using a computer to increase your future opportunities? Then let us help.

Computer Basics is a program designed to help you use your computer more confidently. Learn to:

Work on your computer with confidence
Connect to Wi-Fi and the Internet
Fill out online forms
Adjust settings on the display, volume and connect a printer
Login to send and receive email
Much more!

***Computer Basics (in English & Spanish)
Tuesdays and Thursdays from February 4 - March 13
4:00-5:30 p.m. (English)
6-7:30 p.m. (Spanish)
Lompoc Adult School, 320 N J Street, Lompoc
Free childcare included!

REGISTER: Contact Alondra Rodriguez at (805) 964-4710 ext. 4401, call or text (805) 724-0447 or email [email protected] to get started.

This training course was created by the Economic Development Collaborative with the support of California State Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin. Learn more at www.edcollaborative.com.
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¡Sube de nivel tu futuro con capacitación informática gratuita! ¿Te gustaría recibir ayuda para utilizar una computadora para aumentar tus oportunidades futuras? Entonces déjanos ayudarte.

Computer Basics es un programa diseñado para ayudarle a utilizar su computadora con más confianza. Aprender a:

Trabaje en su computadora con confianza
Conéctate al Internet
Complete formularios en línea
Ajustar la configuración de la pantalla, el volumen y conectar una impresora
Inicia sesión para enviar y recibir correo electrónico
¡ Y mucho más!

***CURSOS DE COMPUTACIÓN BÁSICA (en Ingles y Español )
4 de febrero al 13 de marzo
los martes y jueves
4:00-5:30 p.m. (English)
6-7:30 p.m. (Spanish)
Lompoc Adult School, 320 N J Street, Lompoc
cuídados infantis gratuitos

REGÍSTRESE: Comuníquese con Alondra Rodríguez al (805) 964-4710 ext. 4401, llame o envíe un mensaje de texto al (805) 724-0447 o envíe un correo electrónico a [email protected] para comenzar.

Santa Barbara County Education Office Economic Development Collaborative

02/02/2025

LAST CHANCE! Level up your future with free computer training! Would you like help using a computer to increase your future opportunities? Then let us help.

Computer Basics is a program designed to help you use your computer more confidently. Learn to:

*Work on your computer with confidence
*Connect to Wi-Fi and the Internet
*Fill out online forms
*Adjust settings on the display, volume and connect a printer
*Login to send and receive email
*Much more!

***Computer Basics (in English & Spanish)
Tuesdays and Thursdays from February 4 - March 13
4:00-5:30 p.m. (English)
6-7:30 p.m. (Spanish)
Lompoc Adult School, 320 N J Street, Lompoc
Free childcare included!

REGISTER: Contact Alondra Rodriguez at (805) 964-4710 ext. 4401, call or text (805) 724-0447 or email [email protected] to get started.

This training course was created by the Economic Development Collaborative with the support of California State Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin. Learn more at www.edcollaborative.com.
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¡Sube de nivel tu futuro con capacitación informática gratuita! ¿Te gustaría recibir ayuda para utilizar una computadora para aumentar tus oportunidades futuras? Entonces déjanos ayudarte.

Computer Basics es un programa diseñado para ayudarle a utilizar su computadora con más confianza. Aprender a:

*Trabaje en su computadora con confianza
*Conéctate al Internet
*Complete formularios en línea
*Ajustar la configuración de la pantalla, el volumen y conectar una impresora
*Inicia sesión para enviar y recibir correo electrónico
*¡Y mucho más!

***CURSOS DE COMPUTACIÓN BÁSICA (en Ingles y Español )
4 de febrero al 13 de marzo
los martes y jueves
4:00-5:30 p.m. (English)
6-7:30 p.m. (Spanish)
Lompoc Adult School, 320 N J Street, Lompoc
cuídados infantis gratuitos

REGÍSTRESE: Comuníquese con Alondra Rodríguez al (805) 964-4710 ext. 4401, llame o envíe un mensaje de texto al (805) 724-0447 o envíe un correo electrónico a [email protected] para comenzar.

Economic Development Collaborative
Santa Barbara County Education Office

01/31/2025

Not comfortable using a computer? We can help.

Computer Basics is a program designed to help you use your computer with more confidence. Throughout the six-week session, you’ll receive training on these topics and others and leave with a new Chromebook.

***Computer Basics (in English & Spanish)
Tuesdays and Thursdays from February 4 - March 13
4:00-5:30 p.m. (English)
6-7:30 p.m. (Spanish)
Lompoc Adult School, 320 N J Street, Lompoc
Free childcare included!

REGISTER: Contact Alondra Rodriguez at (805) 964-4710 ext. 4401, call or text (805) 724-0447 or email [email protected] to get started.

This training course was created by the Economic Development Collaborative with the support of California State Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin. Learn more at www.edcollaborative.com.
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¿No te sientes cómodo usando una computadora? Podemos ayudar.

Computer Basics es un programa diseñado para ayudarle a utilizar tu computadora con más confianza. A lo largo de la sesión de seis semanas, recibirás capacitación sobre estos temas y otros, y saldrás con una nuevo Chromebook.

***CURSOS DE COMPUTACIÓN BÁSICA (en Ingles y Español )
4 de febrero al 13 de marzo
los martes y jueves
4:00-5:30 p.m. (English)
6-7:30 p.m. (Spanish)
Lompoc Adult School, 320 N J Street, Lompoc
cuídados infantis gratuitos

REGÍSTRESE: Comuníquese con Alondra Rodríguez al (805) 964-4710 ext. 4401, llame o envíe un mensaje de texto al (805) 724-0447 o envíe un correo electrónico a [email protected] para comenzar.

Este curso de capacitación fue creado por Economic Development Collaborative con el apoyo de la asambleísta del estado de California, Jacqui Irwin. Obtenga más información en www.edcollaborative.com.

Santa Barbara County Education Office
Economic Development Collaborative

01/28/2025

Computer Basics is a program designed to help you use your computer with more confidence. Throughout the six-week session, you’ll receive training on these topics and others and leave with a new Chromebook.

***Computer Basics (in English & Spanish)
Tuesdays and Thursdays from February 4 - March 13
4:00-5:30 p.m. (English)
6-7:30 p.m. (Spanish)
Lompoc Adult School, 320 N J Street, Lompoc
Free childcare included!

REGISTER: Contact Alondra Rodriguez at (805) 964-4710 ext. 4401, call or text (805) 724-0447 or email [email protected] to get started.

This training course was created by the Economic Development Collaborative with the support of California State Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin. Learn more at www.edcollaborative.com.

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Computer Basics es un programa diseñado para ayudarle a utilizar tu computadora con más confianza. A lo largo de la sesión de seis semanas, recibirás capacitación sobre estos temas y otros, y saldrás con una nuevo Chromebook.

***CURSOS DE COMPUTACIÓN BÁSICA (en Ingles y Español )
4 de febrero al 13 de marzo
los martes y jueves
4:00-5:30 p.m. (English)
6-7:30 p.m. (Spanish)
Lompoc Adult School, 320 N J Street, Lompoc
cuídados infantis gratuitos

REGÍSTRESE: Comuníquese con Alondra Rodríguez al (805) 964-4710 ext. 4401, llame o envíe un mensaje de texto al (805) 724-0447 o envíe un correo electrónico a [email protected] para comenzar.

Este curso de capacitación fue creado por Economic Development Collaborative con el apoyo de la asambleísta del estado de California, Jacqui Irwin. Obtenga más información en www.edcollaborative.com.

Barbara County Education Office
Economic Development Collaborative

01/27/2025

REGISTRATION CLOSES SOON!

Not comfortable using a computer? We can help.

Computer Basics is a program designed to help you use your computer with more confidence. Throughout the six-week session, you’ll receive training on these topics and others and leave with a new Chromebook.

***Computer Basics (in English & Spanish)
Tuesdays and Thursdays from February 4 - March 13
4:00-5:30 p.m. (English)
6-7:30 p.m. (Spanish)
Lompoc Adult School, 320 N J Street, Lompoc
Free childcare included!

REGISTER: Contact Alondra Rodriguez at (805) 964-4710 ext. 4401, call or text (805) 724-0447 or email [email protected] to get started.

This training course was created by the Economic Development Collaborative with the support of California State Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin. Learn more at www.edcollaborative.com.
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¿No te sientes cómodo usando una computadora? Podemos ayudar.

Computer Basics es un programa diseñado para ayudarle a utilizar tu computadora con más confianza. A lo largo de la sesión de seis semanas, recibirás capacitación sobre estos temas y otros, y saldrás con una nuevo Chromebook.

***CURSOS DE COMPUTACIÓN BÁSICA (en Ingles y Español )
4 de febrero al 13 de marzo
los martes y jueves
4:00-5:30 p.m. (English)
6-7:30 p.m. (Spanish)
Lompoc Adult School, 320 N J Street, Lompoc
cuídados infantis gratuitos

REGÍSTRESE: Comuníquese con Alondra Rodríguez al (805) 964-4710 ext. 4401, llame o envíe un mensaje de texto al (805) 724-0447 o envíe un correo electrónico a [email protected] para comenzar.

Este curso de capacitación fue creado por Economic Development Collaborative con el apoyo de la asambleísta del estado de California, Jacqui Irwin. Obtenga más información en www.edcollaborative.com.

Santa Barbara County Education Office
Economic Development Collaborative

01/25/2025

Want to feel more comfortable helping your children with schoolwork?

Computer Basics is a program designed to help you use your computer more confidently. Throughout the six-week session, you’ll receive training on these topics and others and leave with a new Chromebook.

***Computer Basics (in English & Spanish)
Tuesdays and Thursdays from February 4 - March 13
4:00-5:30 p.m. (English)
6-7:30 p.m. (Spanish)
Lompoc Adult School, 320 N J Street, Lompoc
Free childcare included!

REGISTER: Contact Alondra Rodriguez at (805) 964-4710 ext. 4401, call or text (805) 724-0447 or email [email protected] to get started.

This training course was created by the Economic Development Collaborative with the support of California State Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin. Learn more at www.edcollaborative.com.
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¿Quiere sentirse más cómodo ayudando a sus hijos con las tareas escolares?

Computer Basics es un programa diseñado para ayudarte a utilizar tu computadora con más confianza. A lo largo de la sesión de seis semanas, recibirá capacitación sobre estos temas y otros y se irá con un nuevo Chromebook.

***CURSOS DE COMPUTACIÓN BÁSICA (en Ingles y Español )
4 de febrero al 13 de marzo
los martes y jueves
4:00-5:30 p.m. (English)
6-7:30 p.m. (Spanish)
Lompoc Adult School, 320 N J Street, Lompoc
cuídados infantis gratuitos

REGÍSTRESE: Comuníquese con Alondra Rodríguez al (805) 964-4710 ext. 4401, llame o envíe un mensaje de texto al (805) 724-0447 o envíe un correo electrónico a [email protected] para comenzar.

Este curso de capacitación fue creado por Economic Development Collaborative con el apoyo de la asambleísta del estado de California, Jacqui Irwin. Obtenga más información en www.edcollaborative.com.