West Los Angeles College is offering ambitious programs for children this summer that include a new Career Discovery Academy that is free.
It is designed for students who will be entering grades m8 through 12.
Sessions are two and three weeks long.
Offerings span computer science/robotics, science, healthcare, business/entrepreneurism, film production, and preparing for that first job.
There is also a math/English/study skills boot camp and Saturday-only computer courses.
Enrollment is now open, and session start dates are June 13, June 27, July 11, July 25.
Students may enroll in more than one session. Participants should plan to attend a brief orientation session one evening between next Monday and June 7. See www.WLAC.edu/High-School/Index.aspx
For graduating high school seniors and those who have left high school in the last two years:
West offers a Summer Bridge program to facilitate a successful transition into college. It includes an English class and a Personal Development class focusing on career exploration, selecting a major, and academic success.
Participants will earn credit toward an Associate degree and university transfer requirements.
Coaching to succeed in college-level and upper division math will also be provided. “In addition to the academics,” explained program director Casey Hunter, “these students will become familiar with the college.
“They will be able to sign up for accelerated tracks, and academic and financial support programs. Plus, they are guaranteed enrollment in a pre-selected 12 units for the fall.
“The students will make friends and connect with professors and staff, which is nice when you’re starting at a new place.” www.WLAC.edu/High-School/Index.aspx.
West L.A. College interim President Robert Sprague said that with “healthier levels of funding, the college again is able to serve a broader section of our community.
“These programs are important to ensuring that more young people are college-ready and college-comfortable by the time they complete high school. They not only provide enrichment and/or skills strengthening, they help students understand the many resources available at West. We offer scholarships and financial aid, special cohort groups, free tutoring, university transfer programs and more.”
For the kindergarten through 8th grade set:
Fee-based classes and camps are available through Westside Extension – including art, Spanish, robotics and engineering, coding and video game design, seven different sports, cheerleading and dance, aquatics, medicine, tools for school, and MEGA Camp, combining academics and field trips.
For Westside Extension’s offerings for K-8, see Westside.WLAC.edu.
Ms. Long-Coffee may be contacted at longcofm@wlac.edu
