IGNITE Work Experience Program

SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CA
San Bernardino, California United States  View Map
Posted: Nov 01, 2025
  • Salary: $16.50 Hourly USD
  • Full Time
  • Other
  • Job Description

    The Job

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    Are you ready to jump-start your career? The Ignite Work Experience Program gives youth the chance to earn paid, hands-on experience in a wide range of career fields across the County’s 40+ departments. Over the course of up to three months, participants gain real-world skills, build confidence, and make professional connections that last. You’ll strengthen your resume, explore new career paths, and discover what it takes to succeed in today’s workplace.

    Best of all, you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at public service-learning how local government works and exploring meaningful career opportunities that make a difference in your community.

    Ignite your potential. Build your future. Start your journey with us today!

    Minimum Requirements

    Eligibility Requirements:
    • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
    • If applicable, must obtain a work permit prior to the first day of employment (if under the age of 18).
    • Must possess a valid referral code to apply (see below for details)
    Referral Code Information:
    To apply for this position, applicants must have a referral code. Referral codes are distributed through our program partners, including schools, community organizations, and youth service providers.

    Equal Opportunity Employer: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

    Selection Process

    Applicants will be reviewed and selected based on their expressed career interests and goals, along with our ability to match those interests with available work experience assignments across the County’s 40+ departments and diverse career pathways. Our goal is to provide meaningful placements that align with each youth’s aspirations and the opportunities currently available.

    Because placement depends on career alignment and department availability, not all applicants may be selected. Applicants will be notified of their application status. To inquire about your application status, please email pathways@hr.sbcounty.gov.

    This position is an extra help position and is not eligible for benefits through San Bernardino County.
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • San Bernardino County
    • San Bernardino County

    San Bernardino County is located in the heart of Southern California, home to over 2 million residents, encompassing 20,160 square miles from the Nevada State line and the Colorado River to the LA County line. This gives San Bernardino County a diverse climate and geography, from mountains as high as 11,502 feet, to the desert as low as 181 feet, and beautiful valleys in between. Pristine lakes and rivers, snow-capped mountain resorts, flowering deserts, and many other family-oriented recreational attractions take advantage of the natural assets of the area, most within an hour's drive. Families enjoy affordable housing, excellent schools, colleges and universities, and easy access to airports, hospitals, libraries, and parks. The County provides a safe, clean and healthy environment for residents. A variety of shopping and business opportunities abound, in this, the largest County in the contiguous United States.

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