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San Diego and Imperial County community colleges are teaming with universities and nonprofits throughout the region in sponsoring an array of online workshops, legal clinics, and more in celebration of Undocumented Student Action Week from October 19-23 – part of a statewide initiative advocating and providing resources for some of the most dedicated students in California.

“Undocumented Student Action Week isn’t about politics, it’s about standing up for what is right and supporting law-abiding immigrants. They contribute to our community and ...

A new study (click for PDF) has found that the 10 community colleges in San Diego and Imperial counties contribute $8.1 billion annually in local spending, an amount that is enough to support more than 110,000 jobs.

“Community colleges in San Diego and Imperial counties help drive the regional economy, not only through an extensive offering of workforce development programs, but through operations spending and greatly increasing the earnings potential of our students,” said Sunita V. Cooke, superintendent /president ...

A study has found that the nine community colleges in San Diego and Imperial counties contribute an amazing $8.1 billion to California’s income each year, provide jobs to thousands of county residents, and increase the pay students receive as the result of completing their education.

The results of the study will be presented at a press conference on Monday, October 24 ...