EOPS Outreach and Recruitment Services

EARLY START PROGRAM (ESP)

OPENING THE DOOR TO A BRIGHTER FUTURE

Since 1992, Extended Opportunity Program and Services (EOPS), under the division of Counseling and Student Services at El Camino College has been dedicated to youth development, academic success and providing awareness of college possibilities to students in the K-12 system. The Early Start Program (ESP) is an early outreach effort of the Extended Opportunity Program and Services (EOPS).

The goal of the Early Start Program (ESP) is to promote leadership and student success among high school students, as well, as encourage the pursuit of their dreams, career choice, and a college or vocational education beyond high school.

The Early Start Program (ESP) experience begins with a two weeks Summer Leadership Intensive. During the summer students are exposed to leadership development, career exploration and higher education awareness opportunities. In the fall and spring semesters students are invited to participate in our Saturday Leadership Academy. These enrichment activities are designed to enhance the retention of students through high school and to facilitate college or vocational enrollment after high school completion.

Students of the Early Start Program (ESP) have an opportunity to:

• Strengthen, cultivate and develop leadership, writing and computer skills.
• Learn essential life and student success strategies.
• Develop new friendships, connections and networks.
• Explore career paths and college and/or vocational options.

Are you interested in joining the Early Start Program at ECC:

Please submit the Summer Leadership Intensive 2012 Interest Form

Download and Print the Summer Leadership Intensive Flyer here!

Download and Print the ESP Steps to Enrollment here!

If you would like more information about our program, please feel free to stop by or contact us:

EOPS – Outreach and Recruitment Component

16007 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance CA 90506

Student Services Center, Second floor, Room 205-A

310-660-6472

esp@elcamino.edu

Program Advisor: Ngozi RA