FIRST Program
The Formerly Incarcerated Re-Entry Students Thriving (FIRST) Program is designed to provide academic and basic needs support to formerly incarcerated and system-impacted students, while addressing systematic barriers they may face.
What is FIRST?
The Formerly Incarcerated Re-Entry Students Thriving (FIRST) Program's goal is to ensure successful completion of formerly incarcerated and system-impacted students' educational journeys by providing individualized support.
FIRST's focus is to empower and support formerly incarcerated individuals by providing training, support groups, and counseling assistance that directly promotes collaboration among various campus entities.
Hear from FIRST students and counselors about their experience with the FIRST Program
and how they thrive in academic support and success.
FIRST Staff Contact Information
Francisco Lopez
Coordinator
(310)660-3593 Extension No.: 6533
[email protected]
Isabel Gonzalez
Student Services Support Specialists
(310)660-3593 Extension No.: 6535
[email protected]
FIRST Counselor’s Zoom Links and Office Hours
Yvette Ruiz
Tuesday: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Zoom Link:
https://elcamino-edu.zoom.us/j/3756462540
Quick Links
Questions? Contact Us
FIRST Program Center
Communication Building 305
Office Hours
Monday - Thursday from 9am to 4pm
(310)660-3593 ext. 6535
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