Nearly 30,000 students return to regional campuses

PROVIDED BY GROSSMONT-CUYAMACA COLLEGE DISTRICT

The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District on Aug. 24 welcomed thousands of stu­dents for the fall semester.

According to district staff, Grossmont and Cuyamaca colleges offer affordable pathways to degrees, certificates, university transfer and career training.

Whether a student is starting college for the first time, preparing to transfer to a four-year university, training for a new career or returning to build new skills, Grossmont and Cuyamaca colleges offer programs designed to help them reach their goals, said the district

Students include enrolled high school students to retirees, and both colleges work closely with local employers and workforce organizations, K–12 schools, and other community partners to develop education and training pathways for high-demand careers in fields such as health­care, biotechnology, artificial intelligence, skilled trades and business, wrote officials.

Cuyamaca College offers eight Academic and Career Pathways that prepare students for transfer and career success. Dual enrollment partnerships build on that commitment, includ­ing a new collaboration with Mount Miguel High School.

Cuyamaca also supports students beyond the classroom through Cuyamaca Cares, located in a new renovated larger space, which provides help with food, housing, basic needs and more.

Grossmont College resumes with newly reno­vated learning spaces and expanded student sup­port services.

Buildings 51 and 55 re-open this fall after a $27.9 million renovation that included modern­izing classrooms and technology and expanding various resources. Grossmont is also celebrating the full opening of its Pride Center, providing a dedicated space for the LGBTQIA+ community, and students will have access to an expanded Gizmo’s Kitchen, the college’s basic needs hub offering food assistance and connections to hous­ing, transportation and other resources.