Families Learn Hands-on About ELAC CTE Pathways

To help expose students and their parents to potential career pathways and opportunities available at local community colleges, GEAR UP 4 LA recently took families to East Los Angeles College, where they engaged in hands-on activities with professionals by their side guiding their learning and answering questions. During the trip, GEAR UP families explored ELAC's career technical education pathways – Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and Forensics Crime Scene Investigation. "We had the opportunity to learn first-hand about first aid and it's been a great experience because they explained the process and the types of certificates students and young adults can earn to succeed academically in college and beyond.," GEAR UP parent Heidy Garcia said.