Outreach Services

Welcome!

Campus tours. Workshops. College fairs. Info sessions. We're here to help! The Outreach and School Relations team offers a variety of services for your organization's needs.

Outreach Staff Tabling at a Fair Off-Campus
Our Outreach Staff is ready to support you! Whether in-person on-site or virtually, let us connect!

Campus Closure Dates 

El Camino College will be closed the following dates and we may not be able to accommodate any requests on these days due to limited staffing. We apologize for any inconvenience.

  • Tuesday-Tuesday, December 24-31, 2024- Winter Recess
    Wednesday, January 1, 2025 - New Year's Holiday
    Monday, January 20, 2025 - Martin Luther King Holiday
    Friday, February 7, 2025 - Lincoln's Day Holiday 
    Monday, February 17, 2025 - Washington's Day Holiday
    Monday, March 31, 2025 - Cesar Chavez Day
    Monday, May 26, 2025 - Memorial Day Holiday

 

How to Submit a Request

Please complete our Outreach Services Request Form at least two weeks in advance of your first preferred service date. Submitting a form does not guarantee that we will be able to accommodate your needs. All services are subject to cancellation/postponement dependent on staff availability or other extenuating circumstances.

The majority of our services are available both in-person or virtually. You may indicate your preference in the Outreach Services Request Form.

For more information about each service, please click on the lists below.

Outreach Services Request Form

General Services

Estimated Time: 1 Hour

Your students will be given a brief overview by an outreach representative and/or ambassador of services provided at El Camino College and the steps of enrollment.

Estimated Time: 1 Hour

An outreach representative and/or ambassador will assist students who would like to apply to El Camino College for the upcoming semester in your internet-ready computer lab. A minimum of 10 students must be in attendance to provide an Application Workshop.

Estimated Time: 30-45 Minutes

Students will be given a brief overview of available federal and state financial aid and the application process by a financial aid representative and/or ambassador.

Estimated Time: Varies

A financial aid representative and/or ambassador will assists students and parents to complete the FAFSA or DREAM Act application and will answer questions students may have. The workshop will be facilitated in your internet-ready computer lab.

Estimated Time: 1 - 1.5 Hours

Tours are available depending on staff availability and safety protocols. For in-person tours, all campus visitors are required to wear masks and follow our campus entry and health safety process.

Estimated Time: Varies

An outreach representative and/or ambassador will set up a table with literature about the services offered at El Camino College and will answer questions students may have.

Estimated Time: 1 - 2 Hours

An outreach representative will be on your site to help support students through the enrollment process. We understand that closer to the end of the academic year students will be in different steps of the enrollment process and we can help meet each student were they are. Our representatives will work with each student to assess what steps are needed to complete a successful transition from your site to El Camino College. This includes admissions application support, South Bay Promise eligibility, enrollment steps, and support programs applications. 

Student Support Program Services

INFORMATION SESSION

Estimated Time: 1 Hour

You will receive a wide range of information about our ESL Program such as the ESL Placement Test, differences and similarities between ESL Non-Credit, Credit, and Mirrored Courses, ESL Conversation Corner at the Writing Center, etc.

Extended Opportunity Programs & Services (EOPS) provides guidance, motivation, support services, and resources to help students complete their educational goals, including vocational certificates, associate degrees, and transfer to four-year institutions.

INFORMATION SESSION

Estimated Time: 20 - 30 Minutes

Your students will learn about the services offered, eligibility requirements, how to apply, and the application process and timeline.

TABLING

Estimated Time: Varies

An EOPS representative will set up a table with information about the program (services offered, eligibility requirements, how to apply, and the application process and timeline.

VARIOUS SERVICES

Estimated Time: 30 Minutes - 1 Hour

FIRST is a program designed to provide academic and basic needs support to formerly incarcerated and system-impacted students while addressing systematic barriers they may face. Our focus is to advocate and support formerly incarcerated individuals by providing training, support groups, and counseling assistance that directly promotes collaboration among various campus entities.

INFORMATION SESSION

Estimated Time: 45 Minutes - 1 Hour

Your students will receive an overview of the benefits of joining the HTP Program, the requirements for completing the program, and the application process.

The MANA Program provides mentorship, workshops, and academic support for students throughout their educational journey. While the MANA Program efforts are targeted towards Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander students, all interested students are welcome to join.

INFORMATION SESSION

Estimated Time: 30 Minutes

During this information session, students will learn about services offered, resources available, and experience a community building activity.

TABLING

Estimated Time: Varies

A MANA team member will set up a table with information about the program such as services offered, resources available, and guide students through the program interest form.

INFORMATION SESSION

Estimated Time: 2 Hours

Virtual Format Only

Available beginning March 2024

Puente Program is a transfer and learning community that targets underrepresented students to assist them in their academic journey to transfer to universities. Puente Information Sessions will be available beginning March 2024. Each session is 2 hours long and is presented virtually only.

ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE INFORMATION SESSION

Estimated Time: 30 Minutes

This program prepares students for a career in criminal justice or law enforcement. During this session, you will receive an orientation regarding what courses we offer and what careers students may enter should they seek to enter this field of study.

FIRE AND EMERGENCY TECHNOLOGY INFORMATION SESSION

Estimated Time: 30 Minutes

This program prepares students for entry level employment and job upgrades in fire service and emergency medical fields. During this session, you will receive an orientation regarding what courses we offer and what careers students may enter should they seek to enter this field of study.

Questions?

Please contact the Office of Outreach and School Relations at outreach@elcamino.edu or 310-660-3487. Our hours are Mon - Fri 8 AM - 4:30 PM but may vary day by day due to Outreach Activities. We are located in SSB 150.

Please note that El Camino College will be closed the following days:

  • Tuesday-Tuesday, December 24-31, 2024- Winter Recess
    Wednesday, January 1, 2025 - New Year's Holiday
    Monday, January 20, 2025 - Martin Luther King Holiday
    Friday, February 7, 2025 - Lincoln's Day Holiday 
    Monday, February 17, 2025 - Washington's Day Holiday
    Monday, March 31, 2025 - Cesar Chavez Day
    Monday, May 26, 2025 - Memorial Day Holiday