Education

• Community Colleges → Degree and certificate programs, with classes in person and online. Many CC’s offer the Pell Grant for students with financial need (that’s most of us!) – more information on Financial Aid below.

• Ventura County Community College District → Our local hub for Ventura College, Oxnard College, and Moorpark College. Check out each college on it’s own, or –

  • Explore Programs & Majors for all three campuses online: https://www.vcccd.edu/departments/academic

  • Discover if online or distance learning is for you (it may fit into your life easier than expected!): https://www.vcccd.edu/students/online-learning

• Santa Barbara City College → SB’s singular campus offering a wide range of programs and extended learning options, with some of the best professors in CA.

  • View their Programs of Study online: https://catalog.sbcc.edu/programs/programtype

• Los Angeles Community College District → The largest community college district in the U.S. includes nine colleges, with various campuses across LA County.

  • Explore their campuses & map online: https://www.laccd.edu/our-colleges

  • Pro Tip: The main page of a college site might feel overwhelming or like information overload. Find the “Class Search” section to easily search via dropdown menus and check boxes if you can!

  • For LACCD’s Class Search page, visit: https://mycollege-guest.laccd.edu/psc/classsearchguest/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/COMMUNITY_ACCESS.CLASS_SEARCH.GBL?&

• Universities → Southern California is home to a diverse range of universities, offering accessible pathways to higher education that can open doors to new opportunities and lasting personal growth. The Cal State and UC systems provide high-quality, surprisingly affordable education across California, making it easier than ever for students to achieve their academic and career goals.

• CSU → The California State University system consists of 23 campuses, each with a wide range of major options and online learning class options.

  • Visit for University information: https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/about-the-csu/Pages/default.aspx

  • Visit Cal State Apply for details on applying for admission: https://www.calstate.edu/apply/Pages/default.aspx

• UC → The University of California system consists of 10 campuses and is renowned for its world-class education and cutting-edge research, offering students countless opportunities (including financial!) to excel and innovate.

  • Visit for University information: https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu

  • Visit for Admissions and Application information: https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/index.html

• Financial Aid → Financial aid programs like FAFSA, grants, and scholarships can make higher education more affordable, providing crucial support for students pursuing their academic goals.

• Federal Student Aid / FAFSA → From checklists for academic and financial preparation to filling out the FAFSA Form and reviewing your aid packages, FSA is where college advisors and admissions reps will send you for financial aid guidance. Based on financial need, dependency status, and your answers to a few other questions, the FAFSA is integrated with the IRS to securely pull your tax information, helping determine your eligibility and aid award amounts accurately and efficiently.

  • Visit for Information: https://studentaid.gov

Employment & Business

• Workforce Development →

• Goodwill Industries → Goodwill Industries of Ventura County offers vital workforce development programs, providing tools, training, and support services to help individuals facing barriers gain meaningful employment and educational experience to build brighter futures. With specific programs for Youth, Veterans, Justice-Involved Individuals, those with Long-Term Unemployment, and the Dept. of Rehabilitation, their Ventura and Santa Barbara County offices offer services at no cost to qualifying and referred individuals.

  • Visit for their Mission Services Programs: https://gwvsb.org/mission-services

• Branding Strategy →

• Neolith Advancement Firm → Neolith Advancement Firm is a forward-thinking branding and strategic consulting company dedicated to empowering businesses, entrepreneurs, and anyone in the workforce through innovative marketing solutions, operational design, and tailored growth strategies. Offering consulting services specializing in brand representation, interpersonal management, and strategy solutions, providing clients with strategic solutions to achieve lasting success.

  • Email for Services: neolithadvance@gmail.com

  • Visit for Information: https://www.linkedin.com/company/neolith-advancement-firm

More To Come!