
WorkLocal Industry Immersion Days (includes Job Shadowing & Workplace Immersions)
Through Industry Immersion Days, students visit regional employers to explore career opportunities, company culture, and industry trends through job shadowing and paid internships. These experiences strengthen university industry connections and help students make informed career decisions while supporting local talent to stay and thrive in the region.
WorkLocal Opportunities

Caltrans Industry Immersion Day
Caltrans Industry Immersion Day, an on-site experience designed to help you explore careers, build your network and learn directly from Caltrans professionals.
What You'll Do:
- Learn about Caltrans careers, culture, and pathways
- Participate in a job shadow activity/project in one of five tracks
- Enjoy lunch provided by the CSUSB Career Center
- Attend a closing panel with Caltrans professionals
- Job Shadow Tracks (5 students selected per tracks below)

Think Together Industry Immersion Day
What You'll Do:
- Learn about career pathways at Think Together
- Participate in a job shadowing/activity experience
- Engage in a Lunch & Learn with professionals (lunch provided)
- Take a Home Office + production tour
- Meet teams across the organization

PDC WorkLocal Industry Immersion Days (includes Job Shadowing & Workplace Immersions)
Through Industry Immersion Days, students are invited to spend time on-site with key employers in the region to learn about career opportunities, company culture, and industry trends. These experiences strengthen ties between our university and the local economy, while preparing students to take informed next steps in their career journeys. The program helps local talent stay local and thrive.
PDC WorkLocal Partners PDC WorkLocal Partners
Faculty Champions Faculty Champions
- Dr. Michael Karp
- Dr. Dany Doueiri
- Amanda Reigle
- Lacey Kendall