The Campaign for College Opportunity released State of Higher Education for Latinx and Black Angelenos on Feb. 12, a new report that examines college preparation, access, and attainment rates for Black and Latinx students in Los Angeles; and the disparate impact of COVID-19 on these students.
17th annual convention helps thousands of local, low-income students plan for college and maximize federal and state financial aid The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with its affiliate, UNITE-LA, will provide college preparation, financial aid and scholarship training to more than 6,000 students who attend their 17th annual College & Career Convention. They will also award $1,000 scholarships to 20 students who attend the event on Friday, Nov. 9 and Saturday, Nov. 10 at Los Angeles Trade Technical College. “A great way to ensure more young adults are able to pursue higher education is to alleviate students’ financial