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CCC Taught Mauricio Flores the Value of an Education
Mauricio Flores is about to get his bachelor鈥檚 in cell, molecular and developmental biology at the University of California, Riverside. He鈥檚 currently fielding offers from employers and graduate schools. And, he says it鈥檚 his experience at 91制片厂 that makes him stand out among applicants. 鈥淚t gave me a competitive edge to say I…
Elisha Patterson Says ‘You’re Not Alone’ at CCC
For Elisha Patterson, CCC was a second chance and a transformative experience. Like about 30% of current CCC students, Elisha enrolled as an older, returning student. After high school, she felt she needed to focus on work. 鈥淚n Richmond, I think we鈥檙e raised 颅颅to do K through 12,鈥 she explains, 鈥渂ut, also asked, 鈥楬ow are…
Victor Bolan Jr. Came Back to Make a Difference
Victor Bolan Jr. was born and raised in Richmond. Like many of his peers, he came to 91制片厂 (CCC) after high school unsure of what path he wanted to take. 鈥淚 was just doing small courses here and there,” Victor says. “Sometimes part-time, sometimes full-time. My courses were scattered. I had over 85…
CCC Students Awarded at Kennedy Center Festival
91制片厂 students brought home two awards from the American College Theatre Festival at the Kennedy Center last month. In order to attend the regional competition, students must be nominated by judges who see various college performances in their respective areas. Seven nominated CCC students participated in this year’s festival. Diego Loza was nominated…
New CCC Foundation Funds Back Campus Improvements, Student Support
You might notice a few interesting improvements around the 91制片厂 campus this year, like soundproofing of the tutoring area, and a new state-of-the-art drinking fountain in the Student Services Building. Those are just two of the eight projects being funded in 2019 through the 91制片厂 Foundation’s new聽Program Innovation Fund (PIF) and…
Genirberg Family Scholarship Established with $50,000 Gift to CCC Foundation
On a dreary February day in 2018, 91制片厂 Foundation Director Sara Marcellino answered her phone. Sam Genirberg, a 93-year-old Jewish activist and resident of El Cerrito, was on the other line. He was calling in response to a personal note he had received from the foundation, thanking him for the donation he had…
‘You Only Have One Life!’ Says Business Major Quynh Pham
Quynh Pham was born and raised in Vietnam. She moved to the US just 14 years ago. 鈥淲hen I came here,鈥 she recalls, 鈥渋t was very hard for me to learn English. I was very nervous to talk to people. I’m scared I鈥檒l pronounce things wrong. And, in Vietnam, we learned British English, and sometimes…
CCC Brought Christine Sanok Out of Retirement–and Took Her to Italy!
It鈥檚 never too late to go back to school! Christine Sanok heard about CCC鈥檚 culinary program at her retirement dinner, from a friend who had heard her mention culinary school before. 鈥淚 wanted to be a blessing to my family and friends,鈥 Christine explains. 鈥淚 wasn’t very confident in the kitchen. We host one event…
Live in San Pablo? Let’s Fund Your Future!
Did you know that some CCC students who live in San Pablo qualify for major help covering the cost of school? It’s true! The San Pablo Economic Development Corporation covers 50% of some residents’ enrollment fees, books, supplies, and even childcare. In order to qualify, you need to: If you’re interested in finding out more about this…
Ready to Transfer? We’re Here to Help!
It’s college admission season! To help you out, our Transfer Center has put together this list of helpful tools and links: University of California Transfer Admissions Planning Tool California State University Application Common Application for (some) private colleges Common Application for (some) historically black colleges and universities But, don’t go it alone! Be sure to…
