Chaffey in Focus

April 2026

For many students, the path from enrollment to employment can feel long and uncertain. At the same time, employers across the Inland Empire are searching for skilled technicians who can step into complex industrial roles from day one.

This year, as we celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Chaffey College Industrial Technical Learning Center, we are proud of how the program has helped bridge training with workforce opportunity. Since its launch in 2016, the Chaffey College Industrial Technical Learning Center in Fontana, known as the InTech Center, accelerates pathways into high-demand, living-wage technical careers.

Located on the Nucor/California Steel Industries campus, the InTech Center was built to bring education and industry in alignment. Our InTech Center students train in fields such as industrial maintenance, mechatronics, industrial electrical and mechanical systems, automation, and welding. Many programs operate as accelerated pre-apprenticeships, allowing entry-level job seekers to gain foundational skills in as little as four to six months before transitioning into employment or registered apprenticeship programs.

Registered apprenticeships at the InTech Center are developed in collaboration with the Inland/Desert Employers Apprenticeship Committee, ensuring that training is directly aligned with manufacturing and distribution employer needs. The Center also participates in the LAUNCH Apprenticeship Network, a regional partnership that expands career pathways.

Over the past decade, these partnerships have created real opportunity. Since launching in 2016, the InTech Center has served more than 1,700 individuals and partnered with approximately 150 employers across the region, helping connect training directly with workforce demand. InTech graduates have moved into careers in manufacturing, logistics, and industrial maintenance, often advancing from entry-level jobs into positions that offer strong wages and long-term growth.

As we celebrate ten years of the InTech Center, Chaffey College is proud of the role it has played in transforming lives, strengthening the regional workforce, and supporting the vitality of the Inland Empire economy.

Students interested in careers in advanced manufacturing and industrial technology are encouraged to learn more about the opportunities available through the  InTech Center. Employers interested in apprenticeships, hiring graduates, or partnering on workforce development are also invited to connect with the InTech team at intechcenter@chaffey.edu or (909) 652-8488.

Sincerely,

Henry D. Shannon, Ph.D.
Superintendent/President