Irvine Valley College

New courses developed and taught at Irvine Valley College are based on the industry-guided photonics curricula written by the National Center for Optics and Photonics Education (OP-TEC). Programs provide hands-on, laboratory-driven classes utilizing state-of-the-art industrial equipment. And now, the school's Photonics Initiative team is collaborating with regional companies that manufacture advanced photonics devices or use photonics in engineering applications that range from laser surgery to homeland security. This Initiative is designed to create a career path to employment via internships and industry-guided coursework.