Las Positas College • Spring 2021

year for school to start. The reasons why I chose to attend LPC and why I encourage others to attend LPC, are because the staff treats each student with the highest degree of care and attention and they will go above and beyond to help you reach your goals.” “I choose LPC because it is a great community college that has excellent resources and a community of faculty, staff, and counselors to support student’s needs. LPC allowed me to continue my academic journey and it was as a platform through which I provided support to my community. Las Positas College provides value as a community college because they care about students and their needs to succeed! The continued support is witnessed in many forms including counselors, student government initiatives, caring professors, and pathways to reach whatever goal a student may have. LPC gives to those that seek guidance and support to be successful not only in an academic setting but for securing future jobs as well.” STUDENT HIGHLIGHT Jasleen Gill completed her studies at Las Positas College with an Associate of Arts in Humanities, Social Sciences and an Associate of Arts to Transfer in Philosophy. She is currently working as an extern at the Supreme Court of San Francisco. Jasleen Gill - Degrees: A.A. Humanities, A.A. Social Sciences, A.A.-T Philosophy Currently an Extern at Supreme Court of San Francisco CAREER EDUCATION PROGRAMS Las Positas College offers cutting- edge, rigorous, and relevant career and technical education that prepares our students for a wide range of high-wage, high-skill, and high-demand careers. LPC has more than 30 career and technical programs. of job openings in the U.S. will require some postsecondary education or training—though not necessarily a four-year degree. 65% BY 2020 Reference: Georgetown Center on Education and Workforce Analysis TRANSFER TO A 4-YEAR UNIVERSITY OR COLLEGE Complete your lower division coursework at Las Positas College and you are guaranteed transfer admission to more than thirty colleges and universities, including six University of California and 23 California State University campuses. LPC has one of the highest transfer rates in the state. Statewide 37.93% LPC 46.67% STUDENT HIGHLIGHT As a Veteran in the United States Marine Corps, Treasure Edwards graduated from Las Positas College with her Associates of Arts in Biology. Treasure plans to transfer to West Coast University in Anaheim, California with the goal to graduate as a Dental Hygienist. “I joined Las Positas College in Spring 2019, after meeting with the LPC staff and especially the Veterans First team. They helped me register for financial aid (FAFSA), register for all of my classes, complete an education plan, and linked me with numerous resources to help me succeed. I was able to graduate in only a year and a half, rather than sitting around for six months waiting to beginning of the T R A N S F E R C A R E E R E D U C AT I O N Treasure Edwards - Transferring to West Coast University Major: Associate of Arts in Biology