Education
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Building their Future While Rebuilding Their Community
When thousands of families lost their homes in the devastating Eaton wildfire in January, the scale of loss was unimaginable. The path to recovery and rebuilding seemed uncertain. Six months… continue reading Building their Future While Rebuilding Their Community
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College Success: 5 Things You Need to Know About Dual Enrollment
United Way of Greater Los Angeles has proudly released the Dual Enrollment Toolkit for California high school students and their families to discover why dual enrollment is an educational opportunity… continue reading College Success: 5 Things You Need to Know About Dual Enrollment
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2025 Mentorship Program: A Journey of Growth and Success
On January 25, United Way of Greater Los Angeles launched the second year of the Mentorship Program 2025 with an enthusiastic group of mentors and mentees ready to embark on… continue reading 2025 Mentorship Program: A Journey of Growth and Success
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Way2Success Brought Resources and Inspiration to Long Beach City College Students
The second annual Way2Success Community College Resource Fair, held in partnership with Long Beach City College (LBCC) on October 11, was a memorable event! Nearly 200 students were connected to… continue reading Way2Success Brought Resources and Inspiration to Long Beach City College Students
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How to Apply for Financial Aid
Financial aid is any money used to pay for a student’s education. This money can come from the government, the university, or a private institution. Financial aid can include scholarships,… continue reading How to Apply for Financial Aid
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When Financial Hardship Hits, this Community College Student Fund Brings Stability
August is Back to School Month, and while many students wish their summer vacation would never end, for students who face food and housing insecurity, returning to school means finding… continue reading When Financial Hardship Hits, this Community College Student Fund Brings Stability
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How to Set Goals for Community College Success
With the variety that community college offers, it’s important to go in with a plan. What would you like to accomplish in the next two years? What are your dreams? Ensure you have an… continue reading How to Set Goals for Community College Success
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Why Community College Can Be a Top Choice
When pursuing a college and career path, there’s an array of higher education options to choose from, but for many students like Max Gonzalez, the choice was simple. He needed… continue reading Why Community College Can Be a Top Choice
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How to Advocate for Yourself at School
To be more equitable we must first realize that we have the right to individualize our needs. We’ve realized that equity isn’t always the default solution to our problems. As… continue reading How to Advocate for Yourself at School
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Finding Success in College and Life — How the Mentorship Program Supports Students
The Mentorship Program is part of the UWGLA Community Colleges Success Initiative, which has a goal of doubling the community college graduation rate for BIPOC students in the L.A. region. The initiative includes mentorship, academic support, financial assistance, and policy strategies. The initiative aims to connect students to essential resources such as housing and food assistance through the Student Success Fund program and the annual Community College Resource Fair, to ensure students can successfully transfer to a 4-year college or complete a technical degree.
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