Oscar Fonseca, M.S.
Contact
(909) 537-8243
oscar.fonseca@csusb.edu
Oscar Fonseca serves as the Career Readiness Program Coordinator at California State University, San Bernardino’s Palm Desert Campus, where he works directly with students to explore career pathways and connect them with internships and employment opportunities. Through this work, he helps prepare an educated and career-ready workforce that contributes to the continued growth of the Coachella Valley.
Oscar is a higher education and workforce development professional committed to creating partnerships that expand educational access, strengthen career readiness, and connect talent with opportunity. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with K–12 school districts, community colleges, universities, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and industry leaders to develop innovative programs that prepare students and working professionals for long-term success.
His experience includes workforce development, employer relations, career services, internships and experiential learning, scholarship development, financial literacy, college access, and strategic partnership building. He has led initiatives that increase student engagement, expand paid internships and work-based learning opportunities, connect students with scholarships and professional development resources, and strengthen relationships between education and industry.
At CSUSB, Oscar has helped advance the WorkLocal initiative by collaborating with employers, economic development partners, and university leadership to promote regional talent retention, employer engagement, and meaningful career pathways for students. He has also supported career showcases, networking events, professional development programs, and career-readiness initiatives that connect students with employers and prepare the next generation of professionals.
Oscar believes strong communities are built through collaboration, innovation, and a shared sense of purpose. He is passionate about bringing together educators, employers, workforce organizations, and community leaders to create opportunities that improve educational attainment, workforce development, and regional economic mobility. He welcomes opportunities to collaborate with innovative organizations across California and the nation, exchange ideas, and build partnerships that create a lasting impact for students, organizations, and the communities they serve.
