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November is National Native American Heritage Month. LASC's Library is celebrating the achievements and contributions of Native Americans. Explore the Library's collection of new e-books featuring Native American culture. You can find e-books gallery at www.lasc.edu/library. 
LASC's HireLAX program will be providing free construction job training to students. By joining, students can start their journey toward a rewarding construction career in support of LAX’s multi-billion dollar Capital Improvement Program. Read more.
LASC students are encouraged to apply for the Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship, a highly selective scholarship for the nation’s top community college students seeking to complete their bachelor’s degrees at four-year colleges or universities. Read more.
LASC's Winter Session Schedule of Classes has been released. The Winter Session is a great way to finish college quicker and reach your goals sooner. Check out the schedule and plan to register. These classes are just five weeks from January 4, 2022 to February 6, 2022.
In partnership with LASC, Senator Steven Bradford is hosting a drive-thru turkey giveaway event from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, November 23. The event will be in Parking Lot 3 on LASC's campus right off of the Western Avenue entrance. One turkey per vehicle while supplies last. Read more.

LASC students are invited to attend the college's annual "Food For All" event from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday, November 18. Students will receive a free gift bag and a free gift card. Read more.
The Apartment Maintenance Technician Training and Job Placement Program for justice-involved applicants starts soon. In this six-week course, attendees will learn about communication, technology, and professional development. Deadline to register is Monday, November 15. Read more.
LASC's Certified Nursing Assistant program's next informational orientation will be at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 17, on Zoom. Orientations are mandatory and students must attend to be considered for the CNA program. Read more.
LASC's Transfer Center will offer university application workshops throughout November via Zoom. Log in to receive assistance. Deadline to apply for a university in the California State University or University of California system is November 30. Read more.
UCLA Center for Community College Partnerships at Los Angeles Southwest College (UCLA CCCP at LASC) is inviting students to meet its representatives from UCLA at informative workshops and activities. Check out the advising hours here. Fall 2021 Semester workshops, activities and registration links can be found here. 
USC's Transfer Ambassador Program will meet with LASC students virtually from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesdays. The ambassadors will help LASC students with common application questions, transfer admissions process and course requirements. Pre-register here. For additional inquiries, email transferambassadorprogram@usc.edu.
The Student Health Center invites all students to join its weekly support group. This is a chance to chat about issues that concern you, whether they are academic, environmental, personal, or something else. Learn more.
Cal State Los Angeles will have a drop-in hour from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Mondays through December 13. The Zoom ID is 818 4217 0115. Drop in for quick questions about admissions of the application process. Read more.
Want to transfer to a UC? Let TRiO Scholars' support you at a Zoom application workshop on Mondays and Thursdays through November 30. Contact Dr. Erika Miller, TRiO Scholars program director, via email or on Cranium Cafe. Read more.
Students who want to complete California State University system applications are welcome to stop by TRiO Scholars' Zoom workshops to receive assistance. Read more.
Students interested in transferring to a four-year university are invited to attend LASC-UCLA's CCCP SITE LITE event and apply for UCLA's Center for Community College Partnerships Scholars' Program at noon Friday, November 19. Read more.

This Fall Semester, LASC administrators will be available to answer all questions from employees and students from 5-8 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays on Zoom. Check out the schedule here.
Have questions about the Fall Semester? Take a moment to check out LASC's Welcome Back Resource Guide to get the answers you need. LASC's offices will be open online and on-campus this semester. Check out office hours here.
LASC students can live chat with the college's support programs by visiting this link. Information on resources such as housing, WiFi, and food accessibility are also available here.
LASC has initiated a hotline for
students to help them get answers to questions or concerns they might have related to LACCD or LASC operations as well as the impact of COVID-19. Contact the FreshDesk/FreshCaller hotline from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays to Fridays at (323) 274-1680 or by emailing
The Foundation for the Los Angeles Community Colleges has hotspots with four to six months of free internet available for LASC students. Take a moment to fill out the application to get yours. Also, if you need a laptop, LASC has loaner ones available here.

All LASC students can receive free academic tune-ups on a variety of subjects with online tutoring on NetTutor in two ways:
  • Through Canvas by clicking on the "NetTutor" link in any Canvas shell
  • Click "Online Tutoring" once you've logged in here.
LASC's Student Success Center provides free academic support services online to enhance student learning and achievement in a student-centered environment. Learn more here. Also, the center is utilizing a new all-inclusive, web-based tutoring platform called PENJI. Read more.
LASC's Distance Education program will have Student Zoom Support Hours throughout Fall 2021. If you have any questions about Canvas or online courses, meet with a member of the DE Support Team:
If you need some support with Canvas, this video gives a nice overview of how to navigate it. Also, Canvas has some helpful guides to answer your questions. Have more questions about Canvas? Email LASC-DEhelpdesk@lasc.edu.
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