"Deysi Perez was still in high school when she completed a college dental assisting program, earning an industry-recognized certificate and securing a job in the field-a pathway made possible through the workforce-development efforts at West L.A. College. Today, Perez, who first enrolled through the institution's concurrent enrollment program -which allows high school students to take free classes on a community college campus-is continuing her studies toward becoming a dental hygienist."
"Despite California's significant investments in K-12, higher education and workforce development, Rodriguez-Blanco said the lack of coordination among them can leave students struggling. To address this, West L.A. College works in partnership with Compton College, El Camino College and Los Angeles Southwest College to create a regional, cross-sector strategy that expands career opportunities for community college students in Los Angeles County's Second District."
Deysi Perez completed a college dental assisting program while in high school, earning an industry-recognized certificate and securing a job through West L.A. College's workforce-development programs. She enrolled via concurrent enrollment, which allows high school students to take free classes on a community college campus, and is pursuing dental hygiene. West L.A. College emphasizes work-based learning and career readiness and partners with Compton College, El Camino College, and Los Angeles Southwest College to create a regional cross-sector strategy. The initiative began during the pandemic when federal and state relief funds prompted collaboration with California Competes to strengthen career-readiness programs. Lack of coordination across K-12, higher education, and workforce systems can leave students struggling.
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