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Making Equity a Priority

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

All the while, Curry has kept his focus on expanding equity for his students, with his sights specifically on food and housing insecurity, an issue that impacts many of his students. In collaboration with the Los Angeles County Food Bank, Compton College offers a mobile food pantry.

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Community Colleges’ Essential Role in Workforce Development

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Data suggests that nearly 98% of students who complete these degrees find employment in the same field of study as their degree. Collaborating with local businesses to create training programs that meet specific industry needs.