El Camino College Career Pathway Programs
Hello DVD parents!
El Camino College is offering the After-School K-14 Career Pathways program for high school students. K-14 Career Pathways provide high school students with an opportunity to get an early start on college and begin preparing for a career in a high demand industry. High school students take El Camino College classes through dual enrollment for FREE. Work-based learning & industry exposure is embedded in each pathway and includes industry speakers, workplace site visits, industry events, and, when available, internships &/or summer jobs. Students take classes as a cohort with additional student supports, including a pathway Student Success Coach.
Here is a list of the career pathway programs ECC is offering and flyers for more info.
After-School K-14 Career Pathways. See attached flyers for detailed class information for each pathway:
- Cloud Computing (Cloud Computing_Fall 2021_student_flyer)
- Cybersecurity – starts in Summer July 6th! (Fall 2021_Cybersecurity_flyer)
- Education (FALL 2021_Education_Recuitment flyer)
- Automotive Technology (Electric/Hybrid Vehicles) (Auto Technology flyer)
- Construction (Construction Pathway_recruitment_Fall 2021)
STEPS TO APPLY (see attached flyer for online Drop-In Help)
- STEP 1: Complete the online K-14 Career Pathways Interest form. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScJyB3TzuaC6coeDfMRN5lTmTk_DbKCJU8_aIERvLFbKxE5Rg/viewform?usp=sf_link
- STEP 2: Submit a Dual Enrollment form signed by the student & one parent or guardian to your HS counselor or Career Center Supervisor. For the form & instructions go to: https://www.elcamino.edu/admissions/student/highschool/dualenrollment-highschool.aspx
- STEP 3: Complete the El Camino College online college application. Students who have taken a dual enrollment class in the previous Fall or Spring semesters DO NOT have to do this step. https://www.elcamino.edu/apply/
Does it cost anything?
High School students can take Dual Enrollment college classes for FREE! If the pathway class requires a textbook you will need to purchase it (not all pathway classes require textbooks, some use open & free materials).
How will K-14 pathway classes be taught?
The majority of the El Camino College K-14 pathway classes will be taught online. The Auto Technology & Construction pathway classes will be taught in a Hybrid format with online lecture and a once a week in-person Lab at the El Camino College campus on Thursdays. Students enrolled Auto Tech & Construction pathways will have to provide their own transportation for in-person Lab on Thursdays 4pm-7:30pm.
When do classes start?
The majority of the K-14 career pathways start Fall semester beginning August 30th. Except for the Cybersecurity pathway which starts in the Summer, second session July 6th – August 13th.