West Los Angeles College (WLAC)

#WLACTrioSSS Summer Tip...When you run into the grocery store to pick up a few items, carry them in your arms instead of using a cart or shopping basket. By forcing yourself to hold your purchases, you’ll be less likely to buy things you didn’t intend to buy and don’t truly need....TRIO SSS is a great resource for life skill tips, help with college forms, academic counseling, free tutoring, and help navigating the transfer process WLAC.edu/CCP/SSS.aspx

Class Spotlight - Marketing & Business Majors and anyone interested in understanding business, Summer #2 at #WestLACollege has classes to meet your degree or transfer requirements. BUS 031, BUS 032, BUS 033 & MARKET 021 - Use WLAC.edu/Program-Mapper to view program requirements.

Program Spotlight - Did you know #WestLACollege now offers a Biotechnician program? Learn all about it WED, JUNE 23 at 2pm - WLAC.edu/News...In the LA region, entry level pay rates for biotechnology jobs range from $17 to $19 per hour. With more experience and education, your hourly wage could go as high as $30 per hour! Industries who need biotechs include: scientific research, medicine and health care, agriculture, manufacturing, quality control and more

Find the right #WestLACollege program for your career goals. This week talk with reps from JUNE 22 Dental Assisting ; JUN 23 Cert Nursing Asst; JUNE 23 Biotechnician; JUN 24 Paralegal ...meeting links and details at WLAC.edu/News

Get help getting getting started at #WestLACollege. Sign-up for an information session or application workshop at WLAC.edu. Click the links on the first slide on the home page - can't wait to see you.

Happy Juneteenth - Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865 when the last enslaved African Americans were informed that they were free...2 years after the Emancipation Proclamation

Today's #WestLACollege CLASS TIP... ENG 101 + ENG 72 (1 unit lab) = Success! English 101 is required to earn an Associate degree and to transfer. It's even a prereq for some other college courses. Pair it with ENG 72, led by instructors committed to you succeeding.

Today's #WestLACollege CLASS TIP: Math isn't your strength but you need it to graduate or transfer. You're not in a STEM major and you'd like to be able to interact with the instructor when you take math. MATH 230 may be right for you. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_nteNUSa8M

Special thanks to #WestLACollege staff, @WLAC_ASO, individual donors and fresh produce donor @ MelissasProduce for providing another successful grocery giveaway for students. Stay informed about future opportunities via WLAC.edu/News, our phone app and/or social media.

CONGRATULATIONS! You made it through your online Fall semester. We look forward to seeing you in the Winter & Spring. But for now, HAPPY HOLIDAYS from the faculty and staff at #WestLACollege. #GoWestGoFar

Reminder: a GROCERIES GIVEAWAY for #WestLACollege students will be held FRI, DEC 18 from 9:30 - 12:30. Bring proof of enrollment. First come, first served. Details at WLAC.edu/News. Special thanks to contributing sponsor Melissa's Produce at Melissa.com

The same day after day may sometimes feel tedious, but it can also be powerful. Use your routine to power your success! You can do this. #WestLACollege #GoWestGoFar

You're almost there! Keep pushing. #WestLACollege #GoWestGoFar

#MEETINGtheMOMENT - Cameron says creating a routine and sticking to it is the secret to success. AND, he's even considering new opportunities. . Thank you to the students in Prof. Coffee and Prof. Cuomo Communications classes for participating in #MEETINGtheMOMENT

With so much going on around us, it's easy to get distracted. But you are in control of your focus. Zoom in on your goal - we know you can and we're here to help - WLAC.edu/Services-Resources #WestLACollege #GoWestGoFar

#MEETINGtheMOMENT - For Valerie, attitude and focusing on the daily academic tasks and deadlines have been key to staying on track. . Thank you to the students in Prof. Coffee and Cuomo Communications classes for participating in #MEETINGtheMOMENT

#Vote - Did you know that you can drop off your ballot or vote at #WestLACollege? It's true. Look for the ballot box on our home page at WLAC.edu for more info. For other convenient locations or view a video on how to vote by mail, visit LAVote.net

Still looking for simple explanations of the propositions on the November ballot which impact Affirmative Action, Property Taxes, Data Privacy, Cash Bail and more? Check out the 1 to 2-minute videos at CalMatters.org/Election-2020-Guide/ CalMatters is "a nonpartisan, nonprofit journalism venture committed to explaining how California’s state Capitol works and why it matters." Find your local polling place, ballot drop-off box and more voting info at LAVote.net

What’s your flavor? What’s the best way for #WestLACollege to keep you informed? Take the Media Preferences survey and earn a chance to win a $50 Visa gift card. www.mediaprefs.com/320 PW: 320920

#WorkingWednesday - A great way to find your career path and to make future job connections is networking and mixers are GREAT places to network. There's still time to RSVP for the Alumni-Student Mixer, sponsored by the WLAC Foundation, being held TOMORROW, THUR - OCT 29 @ 5:30 ...email [email protected]