California Community Colleges

REGISTRATION IS OPEN! The BECAP Summit is coming to @lahcedu on 3/24-3/25! Join statewide leaders & partners for a two-day convening dedicated to shaping California’s Blue Economy & Climate Action workforce of the future. 🌊Register today at buff.ly/00u3AKy.

Scholarship opportunity for #CACommunityCollege students! The #CACommunityCollege Chief Information Systems Officers Association is investing in the next generation of tech leaders through its Student Scholarship Program. 📅 Applications are due 3/31: cisoa.org/scholarship

📢 Read this week’s #VisionInAction #ProfessionalDevelopment newsletter: 🔗 bit.ly/CCCVisionResou… Highlights include: * Direct Assessment Competency-Based Education * Featured Community: Competency-Based Education * Featured Webinars & Systemwide Events & more resources!

Happy #CertifiedNursesDay! We celebrate the certified nurses across California whose skill, dedication & compassion strengthen our communities every day. #CACommunityColleges play a vital role in preparing the next generation of healthcare professionals: ICanGoToCollege.com.

#HappyBirthday to #CaliforniaCommunityColleges alumnus & former longtime president & CEO of Molina Healthcare Inc., Dr. J. Mario Molina! Dr. Molina went to @LBCityCollege, where he earned an associate degree in physical science. Read more: bit.ly/49Q8lxD.

@sonyachristian @CalCommColleges Board of Governors Member Pamela Haynes held a fireside chat moderated by AVC Erin Larson, with panelists Tyee Griffith, program coordinator at the Prison Education Project and Matthew Caddell, Student Government President/Student Trustee at @chaffeycollege.

At today’s Rising Scholars Convening, Chancellor @sonyachristian joined statewide partners to advance college opportunity for justice‑impacted students. “Education restores what incarceration cannot erase—human potential.” Thank you to CDCR & all practitioners leading this work.

The Rising Scholars Network now spans 102 colleges, supports students in 133 correctional facilities, and connects them to 84 on‑campus programs that help them continue their education after release. #RisingScholars #Vision2030

Happy #WorldSocialWork Day & #SocialWorkMonth! Considering a future in #SocialWork & #Human Services? #CaliforniaCommunityColleges offer exciting programs, career education, financial aid & more: ICanGoToCollege.com.

More than 2.2 million students attend California’s Community Colleges each year. This new effort will connect them directly with free scholarship funds through the CalKIDS Program, breaking down barriers & making college more affordable. Thank you @CAGovernor, @CalKIDSProgram & @CalCommColleges for expanding opportunities for California students. gov.ca.gov/2026/03/05/fre…

The California Kids Investment and Development Savings Program (@CalkidsProgram) provides young people with a jumpstart in affording to pursue college and career training by automatically offering scholarships of up to $1,5000 to eligible public school students and all Californians born on or after July 1, 2022. CalKIDS, the @CalCommColleges Chancellor’s Office and @CACradle2Career has launched a coordinated effort to assist community college students in accessing their scholarships. Learn more: blog.csba.org/calkids-ccc

TUNE IN: The March 2026 meeting of the @CalCommColleges Board of Governors is Tuesday, March 24, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a Closed Session from 9:05 a.m. to 9:35 a.m., in-person in Sacramento and viewable via Zoom. AGENDA & VIDEO LINK: buff.ly/DvzrjkK

Happy #MusicInOurSchoolsMonth! There’s a #CaliforniaCommunityCollege ready to help you turn your passion for music into a future full of possibilities. #CACommunityColleges offer exciting programs, financial aid, guaranteed transfer pathways & more: ICanGoToCollege.com.

NOMINATIONS OPEN! The Classified Employee of the Year Awards has been presented annually since May 2009 to honor community college classified employees who demonstrate the highest level of commitment to #Vision 2030. Apply by April 3, 2026: bit.ly/BOGAwards.

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#MondayMotivation #JobAlert: California Community Colleges is hiring! * Community College Specialist, Budget Office – Final Filing Date: March 26 #JoinOurTeam & #ApplyNow: bit.ly/2yOcs1e.

It’s #NationalWriteYour StoryDay! #CaliforniaCommunityColleges can help you achieve your goals & become the hero of your own story. From creative writing courses to supportive faculty, your next chapter starts here. Get inspired today at ICanGoToCollege.com.

#HappyBirthday to #CACommunityColleges alumnus & #Astronaut #MichaelFincke! He went to @elcaminocollege, where he earned an associate degree in #EarthSciences. Fincke once held the American record for most time in space! Read more: bit.ly/3SXlDRV. @icangotocollege

Happy National #PiDay! Celebrate the magic of #Math & the wonder of Pi (π) with us today! Whether you're a math enthusiast or just curious, dive into the beauty of math & explore endless possibilities. Enroll today at a #CaliforniaCommunityCollege. Visit ICanGoToCollege.com!

Register today for ReadyED 2026! Resilience leaders, educators, program teams & students are coming together on 3/17-3/18 at @MtSAC to share what’s working & build what’s next for California’s wildfire & landscape resilience workforce. Save your spot: bit.ly/ReadyED26