LBCC\u2019s Extended Opportunities Program Services (EOPS) Kick-Off spotlighted various resources, allowing students to become familiar with services offered at the LAC A quad on Sept. 18.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
EOPS was joined by other programs like the MSI (Male Success Initiative), represented by James Ceja, an outreach and recruitment specialist at LBCC. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ceja described MSI as a chance for male students to receive positive male influences, mentoring in academics and even free haircuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are here to support the students, we know how things can be. Fall Kick Off offers resources from several LBCC programs,\u201d Ceja said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another organization that was in attendance was Next Up, an extension of EOPS. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Next Up prioritizes students who were in the foster care system, and had a booth run by Student Success Coach Alejandro Robledo and Guardian Scholars Counselor & Coordinator Andreina Lucero. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
When asked why Next Up was at the kick-off, Robledo said, \u201cTo provide. We provide clothing if you\u2019d need any.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE), an organization that helps provide aid like access to food and childcare services, also had a booth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Their childcare services cater to students who would like an on-campus alternative to after-school programs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Linda Esqueda, an EOPS assistant who helped run the booth, shared that the resources provided by CARE are in the interest of alleviating parent student costs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe try to help and provide, we know things aren\u2019t cheap,\u201d Esqueda said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The EOPS offices can be found in the A building at the LAC campus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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