LBCC’s Early College Initiatives program is offering dual enrollment workshops, giving middle and high school students a chance to enroll in classes for the upcoming spring semester.
The Early College Initiative offers application assistance on Wednesdays at LAC or TTC from 5-6 p.m. and sessions over Zoom from 4-5 p.m.
Dual enrollment gives younger students the chance to complete their general education classes before they leave middle or high school.
Dual enrollment also allows students to discover what major they might want to pursue in the future.
“It helps benefit you and the goal that you are working towards,” Kara Coulter, a previous dual enrollment student, said.
This year’s program had roughly 6,500 students apply for dual enrollment with 1,460 taking classes during this fall semester.
The dual enrollment program gives students the opportunity to familiarize themselves with college level courses, build confidence and save money and time.
In addition to the dual enrollment program, LBCC’s Early College Initiatives offer three other programs for middle and high school students to receive credit for college courses.
“It is a great idea for high schoolers because some classes can count for both your college degree as well as for your high school diploma,” LBCC career pathways coordinator Samantha Flores said.
The Early College Initiatives promote their workshops at events both on and off campus with flyers informing people on how to sign up at home.
“Start taking online college classes to set yourself up for your future college journey,” Lakewood High School student Prescott Frost said.
The last workshops of the semester take place on Dec. 11 and 18 from 5-6 p.m. at LAC.