Education
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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 a five-month journey of mutual learning and growth. During the first session of the program, students from Los Angeles Community College, Los Angeles Trade Technical… 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 resources to address their basic needs, received valuable guidance through academic and career workshops, and drew inspiration from uplifting stories that encouraged them to pursue… 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, grants, work-study, and loans. These sources of income can be used to help cover the cost of tuition and pay for books, supplies, transportation, and… 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 stability as college campuses offer valuable assistance for them to meet their basic needs. The number of California college students experiencing food and housing insecurity is on… 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 idea and an intention as to why you decided to go the community college route to create a plan to accomplish your goals. The best… 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 an option he could afford, support with essential resources, and exposure to the professional world, so he chose a community college. Max enrolled in Los… 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 such, we must learn to advocate for ourselves when it comes to fulfilling our needs or seeking fairness. Self-advocacy is asking for what you want… 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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The Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation: Investing in the Future of Los Angeles
Ensuring all Angelenos have equal opportunities for prosperity and economic mobility is at the core of our mission at United Way of Greater L.A. This ambitious undertaking is made possible through the generous support of our partners, such as The Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation. For over 50 years, The Broad Foundation has invested in… continue reading The Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation: Investing in the Future of Los Angeles
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Building Community Wealth Through College Mentorship
Last month, during session two of our Community College Mentorship Program, the mentees and their mentors learned about the value of the cultural capital most of us possess. They were made aware of how it contributes towards building community wealth when used as an asset in the workplace.
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