Crafton Hills College counselor invited to take part in CALPRO webinar on student success - Crafton Hills College

Publish Date: March 2, 2024

Herberth “Alex” Jaco

A special panel discussion highlighting the role college career navigators and transition specialists play in helping adult learners succeed was the focus of a Feb. 27 California Adult Literacy Professional Development Project (CALPRO) webinar.

Field professionals were invited to share their expertise in a welcoming, friendly setting. 

The discussion included remarks by Herberth “Alex” Jaco, a Crafton Hills College transition counselor.

This special event –Career Counseling Models and Approaches – A Panel Discussion with Career Navigators and Transition Specialists – was intended to highlight the role these professionals play in the success of adult learners. Jaco works with adult learners from Redlands and Yucaipa, helping them settle into a whole new environment.

“The beauty of community college is the flexibility,” he explained, “and while Crafton is a small college, it continues to expand offerings for our adult learners.”

Jaco said that by participating in the webinar he was hoping to focus on two important topics:

  • The need for professional development through the creation of a network intended to connect career navigators and transition specialists with one another.
  • The work he does for the College and the importance of emphasizing the message that It’s never too late to get started.

“Personally, I was looking forward to gaining a new perspective on specific procedures on retention practices, how to motivate this specific demographic – adult learners – and see how others promote their programs and the impact they have on their students,” Jaco added.