West Institute for Student excellence
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Welcome to WISE. Through a variety of innovative programs funded through the TRiO grant, WISE simultaneously meets the needs of an ever-changing student population and the demands of today’s competitive employment landscape.
WISE houses numerous programs that develop intellectual capital in its participants and provide a multitude of innovative strategies to guide individuals along career paths. WISE implements a multi-level approach – with programs that meet learners from middle school through adults returning to post-secondary education after having spent many years away from school.
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CalWORKS/GAIN -
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CalWORKs/GAIN (California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids/Greater Avenues to Independence) is a government (both state and federal) funded program that offers temporary financial assistance, vocational and job skills training, as well as other support services to qualified West Los Angeles College students. |
Educational Opportunity
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The Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) is a federally-funded program that provides academic advisement and admission information for qualified adults who want to go to college. |
Educational Talent Search (ETS) -
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Educational Talent Search (ETS) program is a federally-funded, early intervention program that targets students who are college-bound but lack the resources and guidance to reach that goal. |
Tech Prep
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Tech Prep provides programs of study in fifteen industry sectors that lead to industry driven careers. |
TRiO Student
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The TRiO Student Support Services (SSS) program is a federally-funded program focused on increasing student retention, graduation and transfer rates for West Los Angeles College students.
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Upward Bound -
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Upward Bound (UB) is a federally-funded program that provides fundamental support to high school students in preparation for college entrance, while providing opportunities to succeed in their pre-college performance - ultimately leading to success in their higher education pursuits. |
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West Institute for Student Excellence (WISE) |