VACCINATION & TESTING REQUIREMENTS: Things to Know

• VACCINATION or TESTING NOW REQUIRED

Excerpt from email sent to students "No later than October 8, 2021, students who plan to be onsite at any college or District facility must: Create a profile account with the District’s official testing vendor Biocept; Get a free COVID-19 test with the vendor - only the vendor-approved tests will be accepted by the District.
Prior to October 18, 2021, students who plan to be onsite at any college or District facility must: Upload your vaccination information (if you are vaccinated); Or have a medical or religious exemption request approved by the District - you must allow at least two days for processing. NOTE: ALL students who are granted an exemption still must be tested weekly by the District’s official testing vendor

• Masks are required when you are inside buildings, including in the classroom, regardless of your vaccination status...view policy

CAREER CENTER NEWS 

Students are invited to these information sessions to learn how to apply for part-time and full-time positions as well as internships.  

WED, SEPT 29 at 1pm: YMCA. Register at https://bit.ly/3EnUC24

WED, SEPT 29 at 11am: Eve Capital – Real Estate. Register at https://bit.ly/3ktvvmC

RESCHEDULED: FRI, OCT 1 at 1pm: Future Focus – a Culver City social agency. Register at https://bit.ly/38bcPRJ

FRI, OCT 1 at 11am: Inspira – Behavior & Advocacy Specialist. Register at https://bit.ly/39az3ng

WED, OCT 13: Hospitality Industry Positions – Job Fair Event in partnership with Culver City. Register at https://bit.ly/2XzGD8R

PROGRAM INFO SESSIONS

• Dental Hygiene, RDHAP - Info & Meeting Links
  Dental Hygiene: Oct 13, Nov 13

FREE TUTORING - Protect Your GPA

Penji provides the easiest way for students to connect with a Learning Center tutor. The Learning Center has a team of knowledgeable, compassionate, and skilled tutors waiting to support your success in a variety of subjects and courses.

Students can use Penji to schedule tutoring appointments, join drop-in sessions, and much more. Available in App Store and Google Play.

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH 
Latinx Speaker Series 

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the West Los Angeles College Department of Modern Languages and Cultures presents the Latinx Speaker Series 2021

• Thurs, Sept 23: Luchando contra Covid: Outreach and Advocacy
• Thurs, Sept 30: Asian Latinos and Global Realities with Dr. Alejandro Lee
• Thurs, Oct 7: Indigenous Foodways in the Borderlands
• Thurs, Oct 14: Writing the Times: Food, Culture, and Politics”

TALK TO A TEACHER

Join us for Mostly Monday MeetUps with faculty and staff. Learn about faculty courses and hobbies, make connections, and ask questions. We're here to help!...view calendar and meeting links

MON, SEPT 27 @ 11am – Program Mapper. Learn how to use this online tool to explore career options, majors, and find which classes are required for your major.

THUR, SEPT 30 @ 2pm – Major Meet Ups: English, Communications Studies & Philosophy. What can I do with my major?

MON, OCT 4 @ 10:30am – Interested in attending UCLA? We’ve got a program for you - CCCP

THURSDAYS @ 6pm – Book Club “Oozing Creativity”

SCHOLARSHIPS

LAPTOP SCHOLARSHIP - To apply:

• Log into the SIS Portal (mycollege.laccd.edu)
• Click the “SCHOLARSHIPS” tile
• Click “Students: Log In” link
• Click “Laptop Scholarship”. Enter the information on the 4 pages and press SUBMIT - don't worry, it only takes about 10 minutes.

REAL ESTATE MAJORS SCHOLARSHIP - Applicants must satisfactorily complete at least one three-unit college course in Real Estate prior to applying for scholarship. For further details and Application please visit Foundationccc.org

Scholarship Award: $600 - $1,200 per academic year. Qualified applicants will be awarded on a first come, first get basis through April 30, 2022. Email completed applications to the WLAC Financial Aid office at financialaid@wlac.edu 

CULVER CITY CAR SHOW & Movie - Fri/Sat, Oct 1 & 2

Support local organizations and enjoy a day of classic cars, gourmet food trucks, wine & beer and more. Admission is Free! Parking is $5.00
...event details

MATH & COMPUTER SCIENCE PROGRAMS Receive Grant

to Improve Student Performance in Calculus and diversify STEM Pathway...read press release

HOSPITALITY PROGRAM Students Hired  

The WLAC Hospitality Program and Career Center have been working in collaboration with The Shay, A Destination By Hyatt Hotel. West provided classes to train students to work at the hotel and The Shay provided a job fair where the students were invited to interview. So far, The Shay/Hyatt Hotel has hired at 5 West students to work full-time.

Brittany Williams –“Thank you, West Los Angeles College, for providing the education and training that qualified me for this full-time career position at the gorgeous and amazing Shay Hotel by Hyatt!”

Jamen Fearon – “Thanks to West LA College for preparing me for this day, and to The Shay for seeing my value. I am very excited about this life-changing opportunity, and I will not take it for granted! Thank you again!”

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