Arely Jimenez has dreamed of becoming a doctor since middle school. But as a first-generation American, she said she struggled to figure out how to make that dream a reality.
“I never really knew the career moves or how to get there,” Jimenez said.
A conversation with a friend changed that, leading her to the Rubidoux Youth Opportunity Center in Jurupa Valley. The center is one of six operated by Riverside County Workforce Development, which provides training and guidance to disadvantaged youth by connecting them with local employers…