Cerritos College Seeks Designation as COVID-19 Vaccination Site

 While COVID-19 cases continue to reach record high numbers in Los Angeles County, Cerritos College, in collaboration with seven cities the College serves in its district, is seeking to be designated as an official Los Angeles County vaccination site. Pending the approval of County Supervisors, the College could serve... Link to the full story about vaccination site designation

Woodworking Alumnus Featured on ACSA EdCal

Woodworking alumnus Paul Lam was featured on EdCal by Association of California School Administrators for adapting hands-on learning to a virtual world along with his colleague. Link to the full story about Paul on EdCal

Falcons Rising Dialogue on Black Lives Matters Movement

Falcons Rising and Talon Marks presented an engaging dialogue on the Black Lives Matter Movement, turning national rhetoric to campus action. Panelists discussed ways to address campus safety and policing, and the importance of individual actions to end the racism, not only making it a campus policy. Stay tuned as the campus community continues to build on the conversation about ending the systemic racism.

Meet Alumnus Jose Luis Martos

Jose Luis earned his A.A. in Machine Tool Technology with honors in 2020, while completing three machine tool certificates: Numerical Control Machine Operator, Numerical Control Tool Programmer, and Machinist. He currently works for Random Metals where he programs CNC machines, runs CNC milling machines, and designs parts. “All the hands-on training I received at Cerritos College helped me learn and understand the skills necessary to work at a machine shop. I also gained the confidence needed to showcase my knowledge to employers.” Jose Luis hopes to buy his own machine and create parts for aerospace and medical fields in the future.

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Join Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Week

Join us in upcoming events to learn more about APIDA cultures! A conversation with LA Southwest President, Dr. Seher Awan on Monday, February 8, 1-2 p.m.
Register for the event. View the flyer for more APIDA Week events.

Celebrate Black History Month

Curl Time: Part 3 Oh, My Hair! on Tuesday, February 9, 5-6:30 p.m. The shops are closed, but you still need hair care. Black business owners Hair by Nikki L and celebrity barber Maurice Manley II will discuss ways to care for your hair during the pandemic. Join via Zoom. View the flyer for more BHM events. View the flyer for more BHM events.

Nominate Candidates for the 2021 Diversity Awards

Save the date for the 2021 Diversity Awards, scheduled for Thursday, April 8, 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. The event will celebrate individuals' commitment and contributions to diversity,  furthering the College's mission to make the campus an inclusive and welcoming environment for all students, staff, faculty and administrators. Nominations are now open. View the flyer or visit the web page for more information and nomination form.