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June 2019
Level Up Summer Orientation
Level Up will be kicking off the new academic year with its Summer Orientation this Saturday, June 29th, from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm in the Seeley G. Mudd Building (SGM-101) on USC's campus. All former, current, and future Level Up students are invited to attend. Participants will have the opportunity to connect with peers while learning about the Level Up program, college persistence, network-building, and the importance of wellness, mental health, and self-care. For more information on the program…
Find out more »July 2019
Community College and Career Technical Education: Listening Session with BrandIQ
Please join us for an exciting opportunity to share stories and provide feedback directly to Community College and Career Technical Education leaders. LA County and its associated Community College Districts recently engaged BrandIQ, a strategy and innovation firm, to help the institutions better understand, attract, and serve low-income, first-generation youth. SoCal CAN members are warmly invited to attend this interactive session and provide feedback, share personal experiences, and brainstorm student-focused solutions to increase coordination, streamline supports, and ensure student success.…
Find out more »August 2019
Managing Student Loan Debt: Workshop by the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles
This August, we invite our members to learn about the complex world of higher education financing from trusted legal experts. Participants will learn about federal student loans and repayment options, supports available to transfer and non-traditional students, current debt-relief schemes, private loan issues, and the range of resources offered by LAFLA. Get informed now to better guide your students this fall. Event registration and additional program details available here.
Find out more »October 2019
Equity in Higher Ed Admissions: A Conversation with UPenn
A conversation with University of Pennsylvania's Maria Gaston, Associate Director, Office of Undergraduate Admissions. As we enter this year's college application season, SoCal CAN invites member programs to learn about the latest strategies and opportunities offered by highly-selective institutions to support low-income, first-generation students. Led by Maria Gaston, Associate Director of Marketing & Communications at the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, this session will provide an overview of opportunities for students seeking admission at UPenn and similar selective institutions and will…
Find out more »November 2019
Beyond the Rhetoric: Eradicating Achievement & Equity Gaps for Males of Color
Co-hosted by California State University's Young Males of Color Consortium, California Community Foundation Los Angeles Scholars Investment Fund (LASIF), and SoCal College Access Network. Full event registration, accommodation, and program details to follow. SoCal CAN invites all members to participate in the next Young Men of Color convening on November 6, 2019. Building on the previous two years of our Young Men of Color Action Community, this full-day event will be a truly collaborative, action-oriented forum designed to bring together…
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