We just revised the geological sciences bachelor's of science degree plan at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) to better recruit, retain and prepare our students for Geoscience careers. We utilized best practices in Earth science education in this new curriculum reform, supported partially by NSF's Geoscience Opportunities for Leadership in Diversity (GOLD-EN) program. Specifically, stratified mentoring, community service and experiential learning approaches are implemented through two new upper-level classes, "Professional Development" and "Community Engagement", and a summer internship program. The "Community Engagement" course (offered in Fall 2024 and 2025) was team-taught by two faculty in collaboration with Frontera Land Alliance and Celebration of Our Mountains, two local non-profit organizations. The project topics were selected based on community partners' needs and student interests. Knowledge was introduced using a variety of constructivist methods beyond the traditional lecture format, including inquiry-based learning, interactive and student-centered activities, and case study approaches. These methods, along with field trips and discussion with stakeholders, provide our students opportunities to think critically and integrate knowledge they already possess, make connections with real-world topics, work through problems, and explore various aspects of local geology, water resources, and human settlement. We incorporated synergistic "Professional Development" activities in our "Community Engagement" course in Fall 2025, to equip students with skills and knowledge needed for professional success in their chosen workplace. We targeted three specific aspects: possible careers, strong applications, and communication skills. Internship experience was implemented in summer 2025, where 7 students were supported for two months and worked with professionals as mentors in academy, industry, state agencies or local organizations. Pre- and post-surveys results showed great gains in students' knowledges in logical geology, specific technical skills, professional and soft skills, and students' confidence and interest in serving community stakeholders, and students' readiness for careers.