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Rancho Cielo Construction Program Primed for New Sustainable Building Competition
By: Tiffany Harbrecht
What do you get when you challenge students to lead California to an energy resilient future using state-of-the-art technology and sustainable building design?
This fall, Rancho Cielo students will compete in the first Orange County Sustainability Decathlon (OCSD), a collegiate competition focused on bringing the best ideas in sustainable housing design to life. As the only high school and occupational school, Rancho Cielo’s Construction Academy joins an elite group of 18 top architecture and engineering schools participating — many from University of California and California State University schools,...
RCCA Students Win at Startup Factory Monterey Bay 2023
Congratulations to Kevin Cacho, Daniel Cortez, and Josue Cisneros, all Rancho Cielo Construction Academy Students, for this amazing achievement. We are so proud!!
Bank of America Names Rancho Cielo as Neighborhood Champion in Monterey Bay Region
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Bank of America Names Rancho Cielo as Neighborhood Champion in Monterey Bay Region
Program Provides Multi-Year Grant and Leadership Training
Salinas, California – Workforce development programs for Monterey county's disadvantaged youth will scale, helping more people chart a path toward economic opportunity with the help of a multi-year grant from Bank of America. Salinas-based Rancho Cielo has been named as the 2022 Bank of America...
Rancho Cielo BEST AG EDUCATOR
THANK YOU for voting Rancho Cielo BEST AG EDUCATOR in Monterey County Weekly "Best of '22"! We are honored to serve local Youth through Vocational Training and High School Education.
Read MC Weekly's Best Of Issue here: https://flipbook.montereycountyweekly.com/.../readers.../...
Thank you Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance!
Thank you so much to everyone who purchased a ticket in support of our "Opportunity Drawing" through Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in hopes of winning a 2023 Infiniti QX60 Luxe. The winning ticket was drawn Sunday, August 21st at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance and we are so happy for Wendell H. who WON!
We have been truly honored to have been selected to participate this year. It has been a tremendous experience for us and given us the opportunity to gain worldwide exposure.
Congratulations Class of 2022!
Salinas, CA -- Enrique "Ricky" Ruiz, Auto/Diesel Repair Student, was one of 22 students from the 2022 graduating class who were awarded High School Diplomas from Rancho Cielo Youth Campus in partnership with John Muir Charter School on Thursday, June 9th, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. The Commencement ceremony was held in Rancho Cielo's Sally Hughes Church Amphitheater. Rancho Cielo's Vocational Training Programs are high-skill career technical programs for Monterey County students such as Ricky who seek a Vocational Training Certificate as they earn their high school education.
Ricky spoke to the graduating class...
Rancho Cielo Welcomes a New Member to its Leadership Team.
Rancho Cielo is pleased to announce the appointment of a new member to its Leadership Team, Chris Devers, as Rancho Cielo’s New Chief Executive Officer.
Chris Devers, CEO- Chris has a long-time connection to the Ranch. He is deeply invested in the Monterey/Salinas area and is passionate about contributing to the well-being of this diverse community. Chris grew up on a walnut farm in the Central Valley and understands farming communities and the challenges and opportunities they bring. His most recent position was Senior Director, Monterey County Office of Education, Alternative...
Christmas Gift Drive
The holiday season can be a particularly difficult time for families. Please help us make the holiday season brighter for the youth we serve by donating new, unwrapped gifts to our Christmas Gift Drive.
In just three easy steps, you’ll be able to bring joy and comfort that will last long past the holidays.
- Select a student(s) & select one of the three gifts from their wish list (see Student Wish List )
- Send us your student(s) selection by emailing: crystalmurphy@ranchocieloyc.org - you will ...
Graduation 2021
Construction Academy Graduation Photos
Ted Taylor Ag Vocational Center Graduation Photos
Community-Based Organization Open House
Join us for our summer Community-Based Organization Open House! You have two days to choose from: Tuesday, June 29th or Wednesday, June 30th, 2021. Both will be held from 10-11am We look forward to connecting with you, telling you about our new programs, and showing you around campus. Program info and goodie bags will be available. Register by tomorrow, Thursday, June 24th!