College Corps Fellows Connect at Inland Empire Regional Convening

Fellows in Moreno Valley College's fifth College Corps cohort joined fellows from across the Inland Empire on Oct. 3 at California State University, San Bernardino, for a regional convening focused on networking, training and leadership development.

The convening gave students serving their communities through the statewide fellowship an opportunity to exchange ideas and learn from peers at other colleges. Former fellows from MVC Cohort 4 also attended, continuing their commitment to service at their new campuses.

"I appreciate all of you for making the day possible and hope that you enjoyed the opportunity to connect, learn, and reflect on your roles as civic leaders," Frederick Jones, director of College Corps Grants at Moreno Valley College, wrote to the fellows after the convening. Jones also thanked Cohort 5 for its participation and representation of the college.

Part of the #CaliforniansForAll initiative administered by California Volunteers, College Corps connects undergraduate students with community service while helping them develop leadership skills and graduate with less debt. Fellows who complete 450 hours of service over an academic year receive up to $10,000 toward college costs. They serve with organizations working in K-12 education, food insecurity, climate action and community health.

California made College Corps a permanent state program in its 2025-26 budget, with $83.6 million in ongoing annual funding beginning this academic year. The program supports about 4,000 fellows statewide each year.

MVC joined College Corps in 2022 alongside Norco College and Riverside City College, the three colleges of the Riverside Community College District. The college became an independent grantee in 2024-25 with 25 fellows and was approved to expand to 50 the following year. In spring 2026, its fellows partnered with the Early Childhood Education Center on a garden project involving teachers, families and young learners.

Community organizations interested in hosting fellows can visit the MVC College Corps webpage or email collegecorps@mvc.edu.