De-Stress Fest
Monday, December 5 – Wednesday, December 7
Take a break from studying and refresh with relaxing activities!
Celebrating Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ’s Diverse, Developing Career Education Successes
After nearly 40 years of quality career education, there are enough Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ success stories to fill a book. And while these passion-to-paycheck tales tend to share certain plot elements: a Laser-focused determination, an independent spirit… they don’t always start out on the same page.
Interest Form
ELEVATE AAPI Learning Community (LC) and EMPOWER Tracks are open to all students who meet the program requirements (will be discussed during information session).
Space is limited to approximately 25 students per academic year for the Learning Community and 35 students for the EMPOWER Tracks. The program enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis. We will utilize waitlists for any additional interested students and provide referrals for any additional services available.
ELEVATE Faculty Mentors
Faculty Mentors are assigned to each interest area/educational Guided Pathway at Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ so students in the cohort can meet with the designated faculty to learn more about the major, degree, career pathways, work-based learning experiences (such as internships, apprenticeships, and fellowships) that align with in-demand industry sectors or occupations.
Faculty Mentor Bios
Learning Community
The ELEVATE AAPI Learning Community (LC) is a yearlong cohort where students can take UC/CSU required transferable courses in a community of supportive students and faculty. As part of the Learning Community, students’ seats are guaranteed in these courses. Space is limited to 25 students, so sign up today!
Courses Offered
- Fall: WR 1 and COUN 6
- Spring: COMM 1 and ETHN 20
Interested in joining the Learning Community?
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Receives $2.5 Million for Veterans Services Center
On November 4, Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris presented Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ with $2.5 million from the California state budget to expand Veterans Services Center and the resources the center. Since 2014, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ’s Veterans Services Center has assisted veterans, active-duty personnel, reservists, and their dependents/spouses with the application for VA educational benefits and their certification process.
Showcasing the Success of Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ’s Sports Medicine Pathway
Whether on the court or in the classroom, students in the sports medicine pathway at Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ are scoring when it comes to gaining skills. With a supportive team of faculty, and ample amounts of hands-on learning, these Lasers are gearing up for success at Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ and beyond.
From the Desk of The President
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ is proud to participate in the I’m First-Gen College Student Celebration on Tuesday, November 8. With incredible support from the Classified Senate, Guided Pathways, and the Office of Student Equity, this celebration is an opportunity to recognize the contributions of our first-generation students, as well as our first-generation faculty, staff, and administrators.