The Future & Educational Priorities of Our Local Community College

Join the Conversation is an ongoing effort to engage our community in shaping the future of El Camino College by gathering feedback on educational priorities, campus needs, and our long-term vision.

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Thank you to the hundreds of local residents who already participated in our most recent Community Educational Priorities Survey. Your feedback is essential, and we look forward to continuing this important community conversation about the future of higher education in our region.

Meeting Our Community’s Educational Needs

El Camino College proudly serves local students and families who rely on us for affordable, high-quality education, job training, and university transfer opportunities.

As the cost of attending California’s public universities has risen to more than six times the cost of community college, students depend on El Camino more than ever to access the education and skills they need without taking on crushing debt.

We must continue expanding opportunities for students to earn college credits and certificates, build job skills, and transfer to four-year institutions.

Key Education Priorities

When invited to respond to a recent community survey (Community Survey Results), the community identified several key higher education priorities, including upgrading job training and vocational programs that prepare the future workforce—such as nursing, firefighting, law enforcement, and other first responder careers, as well as skilled trades including welding and construction.

Residents also emphasized the importance of:

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Your voice matters—Join the Conversation gives the community an opportunity to share perspectives that will influence El Camino College’s plans for improving access, affordability, and student opportunities.

We want to hear from you! Take the survey today.

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