Rosalinda Rivas is the Apprenticeship Director at Moreno Valley College, bringing a wealth of experience in education, workforce development, and employer engagement. With over three decades of experience, she has held significant positions in institutions such as the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), Los Angeles County Office of Education, Chaffey College, and Moreno Valley College. Rosalinda holds a Master’s degree in Executive Leadership from Azusa Pacific University and a U.S. Marine Corps Educator Certificate, making her a distinguished workforce development expert and apprenticeship program manager. Her commitment to creating strategic workforce partnerships and fostering opportunities for students and job seekers to secure training, employment, and valuable skills is a hallmark of her career.

At Moreno Valley College, Rosalinda integrates educational strategies with industry needs, forging apprenticeship programs and customized training partnerships. She has organized large-scale events such as the California Workforce Association Conferences, Inland Empire Apprenticeship Expo, California Workforce Summit, CyberLink Summit, Manufacturing Expo, and Cybersecurity Employer Summit. As the overseer of the Career Center, she has coordinated job fairs, recruitment events, and community initiatives, establishing crucial apprenticeship contracts, work-based learning agreements, and job placement opportunities for students. Rosalinda is also a strong advocate for careers in Supply Chain and Logistics, with her two grown children working in this industry. Her versatile skill set includes training development, curriculum design, and instructional techniques, which she shares as a trainer and facilitator for business professionals and students.

Rosalinda is profoundly committed to fostering equity, diversity, and accessibility within her professional undertakings. She serves on various committees, including the Information Technology/Cybersecurity/AI, Homeless & Foster Youth, and the California Youth Apprenticeship Committee (CYAC). Her active participation in local, regional, and federal initiatives includes membership in the Moreno Valley Chamber of Commerce, the Inland Empire Chamber of Commerce, and the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Additionally, she serves on the Distribution & Management Association (DMA) Golf Sponsorship Planning Committee and volunteers for veteran events and other community activities. Rosalinda is dedicated to upskilling existing workforce employees, training new talent, and ensuring they remain competitive and valuable in the evolving job market. Her ongoing dedication to expanding accessibility and equity-related services, securing resources and partnerships, and enhancing opportunities for job seekers and apprentices continues to inspire and drive transformative change.