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The Staff and Students of Rancho Cielo are constantly learning, participating in the community at large, and making a difference.
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Monterey County Gives!
Rancho Cielo offers an alternative educational environment, with vocational training, life skills development and counseling services. In addition to the successful vocational programs already on campus, like culinary and construction academies, our non-profit’s Big Idea is the brand-new auto/diesel repair program. The Auto/Diesel Repair Program teaches students how to inspect and repair vehicles, especially tractors and agricultural equipment. These in-demand skills, paired with the safe and affirming environment of Rancho Cielo, set these students up for lifelong success and meaningful work.
Thanks to your financial support you will help our students receive the...
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!
J. McLaughlin Sip and Shop
Join us for a summer Sip and Shop at J. McLaughlin Carmel on Friday, June 11 and Saturday, June 12.
15% of all sales through the Carmel store will benefit Rancho Cielo. Plus, you'll be entered in a drawing for a free scarf!
Can't make it? Call 831-741-1057 or email stcacarmel@jmclaughlin.com to place an order on those days, mention Rancho Cielo, and we'll get the 15%. Click here for the catalog. Curbside pickup, local delivery, and complimentary shipping available.
Snacks and drinks provided.
$20 Veggie Boxes now on sale!
Get them for yourself or sponsor boxes for families at the Salvation Army Salinas, Food Bank for Monterey County, and Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County.
Orders Under 25 Boxes Pick up at Rancho Cielo, 710 Old Stage Rd., Salinas, on Friday, August 20 from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm.
Orders Over 25 Boxes Delivered from August 17 to 20.
There are three ways to order:
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Volunteers Needed for Virtual Mock Interviews
Dates available below, simply click on the link to sign up. Time required: 30 mins. Zoom link and materials, including questions, will be emailed to you. No experience in field is required, all you need to do is show up, we’ll take care of the rest! Thanks for your support.
Ag Mechanical/Electrical: Thursday, May 13 @10am
DCA Group 1: Tuesday, May 18 @ 10am
RCCA Group 2: Thursday, May 20th @ 9am
DCA Group 2: Tuesday, May...
Looking for Ag Professionals to Speak to our Students!
Please join Rancho Cielo’s Ag Mechanics/Value Added program for our very first Careers in Ag: A virtual career exploration series .
Part of our training includes exposing our students to the various career paths within the Ag industry. We would love to count on you!
As a speaker, we ask that you prepare a short presentation (no more than 30mins) where you walk our students through your current role, how you got there, any challenges you experienced along the way, educational attainment, advice for the future, etc. We will end your time with a...
Rotary Club of Monterey Pacific Feature
Rancho Cielo was featured on the Rotary Club of Monterey Pacific website! Check out an excerpt of the story below.
"The Rotary Club of Monterey Pacific see value and strength in diversity. In past years we have issued financial grants to many community minded non-profits. Sometimes these grant partners are a match made in Heaven! Like our grant gift to Rancho Cielo, located in Salinas, CA."
Read the full story here .