Cerritos College delivers L.A.’s top return on investment in education

A new study by the College Futures Foundation and The HEA Group ranks Cerritos College #1 in Los Angeles County and #10 in California for the return on investment (ROI) in higher education. According to the report “Golden Returns: A Regional Look at the Return on Investment of California’s Community and Career Colleges,” Cerritos College outperforms other two-year public institutions, with graduates recouping their investment in as little as two months... Link to the full story about the ROI recognition

Health Science Building grand reopening on August 20

Cerritos College will celebrate the grand reopening of its newly renovated Health Science Building on Wednesday, August 20, from 5-6:30 p.m. The public is invited to join the special ceremony, explore the upgraded facility, and enjoy self-guided tours of the modernized space. Originally built in 1974, the Health Science Building houses the college’s cosmetology and health occupations programs... Link to the full story about the Health Science Building

EC Connect delights staff with tasty BBQ and vibrant celebration

The Executive Council hosted the End of Summer EC Connect BBQ to celebrate the wrap-up of the inaugural EC Connect series. Dr. Jose Fierro and the EC Crew fired up the grill to serve mouthwatering tacos for the employees. The campus community came together to indulge in those sizzling tacos, treat themselves to Punky's delicious ice cream, and enjoy a lively atmosphere filled with games and music. It was a fantastic celebration that brought joy and camaraderie to all.

Campus ditches over 1.3 million plastic bottles with 70+ water stations

Did you know that our college has more than 70 bottle-filling stations located throughout the campus? These stations allow students to refill their water bottles with fresh water, significantly reducing plastic waste in landfills. To date, they have prevented the use of over 1.3 million plastic bottles. Discover more about how our campus is actively working to reduce waste. at www.cerritos.edu/greencerritos. 

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President's Hour with tacos on August 19

President Jose Fierro and the VPs will be grilling tacos to welcome students to the fall semester. Spread the word to students in your area to stop by this special President's Hour to chat and grab a bite! Tuesday, August 19, 11:30 a.m. in Falcon Square.

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CCC Student Ambassador Program is open for nominations

The 2025-26 CCC Student Ambassador Program is officially open for nominations! This statewide, paid volunteer program is designed for CCC students who are passionate about advocating for basic needs resources and community support on their campuses. Advisors and campus leaders, please nominate your students today! Learn more at http://bit.ly/FCCCSAP. Deadline is August 28.

Legal notice inviting interested contractors for the 2026 formal bid list

Cerritos Community College District ("District") is inviting all interested licensed contractors who wish to formally bid construction projects at the District to be prequalified for select trades. Pursuant to SB 854, no contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a bid or awarded a contract for a public works project unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) per California Labor Code section 1725.5. Download the full notice