The EDUCATE. ELEVATE. podcast shares stories and inspiration from California community college students, alumni, and administrators. Tune in to hear from students who refused to let the challenges in their life or the myths they heard, keep them from becoming leaders and difference makers. You’ll hear inspiring stories of hope and get connected to the resources you need to make your dreams a reality.

Check back often for more student stories and college myth-busting tips.

Are you curious about Historically Black Colleges and Universities and how they could be part of your journey? Picture a place where you’re embraced by a powerful sense of community, where your dreams are nurtured with care, and where you have your own support team. That is the essence of HBCUs. Known for their small class sizes, dedicated mentors, and vibrant alumni networks, HBCUs open doors to lifelong connections and opportunities across the country.

In this episode, we toured with the annual HBCU Caravan, a series of events at 11 community colleges in California where students could receive personal access to transfer admissions counselors and HBCU representatives. Some students even get accepted on the spot. With the California Community Colleges’ guaranteed transfer agreements, you have a direct route to dozens of HBCUs across the nation. Your dreams are closer than you think—community college is just the beginning!

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Get a head start, save money and time toward achieving your college goals. Dual enrollment is your opportunity to enroll in community college classes and earn college credit that may count toward your high school diploma. Some dual enrollment college courses can also count toward your high school diploma.

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We understand students can face numerous challenges, like financial insecurity, access to resources, racial discrimination, and underrepresentation. Whether we’re working with community leaders and organizations or speaking directly to students, we’re committed to helping Black and African American students improve the future for themselves, their families, and their communities. It’s all part of our goal to help all students reach their educational goals and succeed in life.

Find your local college to learn what opportunities are right around the corner.

We’ve partnered with the CSU system, fully online and out-of-state universities and independent colleges and universities in California to guarantee saved spots for Black and African American transfer students looking to move on and earn their bachelor’s degree. Don’t miss out on this guaranteed transfer opportunity.

We’re proud to partner with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to offer guaranteed transfer to students who receive at least a 2.0 GPA and 30 transferable units. More than 30 HBCUs currently participate in our program, with more to come.

Undecided on your major? Thinking of exploring your culinary skills? Always dreamed of creating your own business? With over 200 hands-on career training programs, you’re sure to find something that works for you. The road to your future starts with enrolling in a career education program at a California community college.