Posts Tagged ‘ Laney College ’

June 21, 2011 - In working to meet the growing demand for experienced workers in the rapidly expanding solar sector in the bay area, Green Tech Education at Laney College in Oakland is offering a free 14-week training in Solar Photovoltaics. They are still accepting applicants for the certificate program: Introduction to Solar Photovoltaic Design, Sales, and Installation. The training runs M-Th from July 5th to October 6th. READ MORERead more »

May 11, 2011 - Project Bridge, a basic skills learning community at Laney College, welcomes young adults who want to strengthen their reading, writing, math, computer, and study skills, as well as build their confidence for attending college. A flyer to share with youth is HERE. READ MORERead more »

April 27, 2011 - EOPS has limited slots for new students for the Fall 2011 semester, and will begin distributing applications on Monday, May 2nd at 8:00am. Potential applicants may come to the EOPS office to pick up an application. The office is located on the Laney campus in Building A, Room 106. READ MORERead more »

January 20, 2011 - Laney College is currently recruiting for The Introduction to Energy Efficiency Retrofitting course of study, which trains low-income East Bay residents between the ages of 18-24 in technical skills for energy efficiency, water conservation and renewable energy. Students will learn job skills for Energy Efficiency Upgrades: Retrofitting buildings to improve energy efficiency with measures such as insulation, weather stripping, duct sealing and efficient lighting. Graduates of this 10 week course of study...Read more »

December 09, 2010 - Project Bridge, a basic skills learning community at Laney College, welcomes young adults who want to strengthen their reading, writing, math, computer, and study skills, as well as build their confidence for attending college. Find more information about Project Bridge and student support resources at Laney College.Read more »

November 18, 2010 - Oakland Green Jobs Corps at Laney College is currently recruiting for a unique opportunity The Introduction to Energy Efficiency Retrofitting course of study trains low-income East Bay residents between the ages of 18-24 in technical skills for energy efficiency, water conservation and renewable energy. There is no cost for participating in this course of study.Read more »

June 10, 2010 - Do you have a high school diploma or GED and are thinking about community college? Would you like to get some financial, peer and adult mentor support to help you through your first couple of semesters? If you answered yes to these questions, B2B just might be for you! B2B is designed to help former foster youth maximize the first year of college by forming networks and connecting with the intellectual, social and cultural community...Read more »

December 10, 2009 - Providing Effective Financial Aid Assistance to Students from Foster Care and Unaccompanied Homeless Youth publication is now available free in PDF and hardcopy on the here and here. This publication is the first to be endorsed by eleven higher education professional organizations (see back cover page) after being developed by the California Community College Chancellor's Office, Tracy Fried and Associates, NASFAA, NAEHCY, Casey Family Programs. This guide provides important information for...Read more »

December 03, 2009 - Gateway to College is a program for students in Oakland Unified ages 16 – 20 who have dropped out of high school or on the verge of dropping out and are behind in credits for their grade level. They complete their high school diploma at Laney College, earning high school credits and part of an AA degree. Students receive counseling as well as tutoring services. The program pays for all their tuition...Read more »

November 06, 2009 - Given state funding, the EOPS Program at Laney College WILL NOT be distributing applications for Spring 2010. For alternative resources, Laney encourages students to apply for Financial Aid for the 2009-2010 year. Applications are available in the Financial Aid Office located on 2nd floor of the Laney Tower Administrative Building. For Federal Financial Aid, you may apply online at www.fafsa.ed.gov Limited Space for Eligible CARE Students Only: If you are a single parent...Read more »