Our Purpose
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To increase the rate at which high school graduates pursue post secondary education.
- Increase competency in core subjects; this includes English, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, and Foreign Language.
- Support the development of students’ social, emotional, and academic growth through educational, cultural and enrichment activities.
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Services Upward Bound Provides
The Upward Bound program provides students resources, enriching experiences and opportunities to excel in and out of the classroom. With opportunities to engage in hands-on learning experiences students learn the essential tools to thrive inside and outside of the classroom. The Upward Bound program provides academic tutoring, university research opportunities, workshops on a variety of topics, classroom instruction and much more.
![Students Working In Lab](/sites/lavc.edu/files/styles/inline_image_1100w_/public/2023-09/electrical_engineering_activity.jpg?itok=HJTlzlk0)
In recent decades, we have come to understand the intrinsic health benefits to artistic and leisure activities. Art and leisure activities can help in the development of a students’ social emotional wellbeing. With opportunities to engage in social-emotional learning students can develop self-awareness, self-control and the interpersonal skills that are vital for school and life.
- Field Trips
- Campus Tours to local colleges
- 6 week summer program
- College application assistance, financial aid application assistance
Office Hours & Location
Office Hours & Location
Summer Hours
Mondays to Thursdays: 8:30AM - 4:00PM
Fridays: 8:30AM - 1:00PM
Saturdays to Sundays: Closed
Fall Hours
Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays: 8:30AM - 4:00PM
Tuesdays: 8:30AM - 7:00PM
Fridays: 8:30AM - 1:00PM
Saturdays to Sundays: Closed
Student Services Center (SSC) 2nd Floor TRiO Suite
Contact
Omar Madrid
Upward Bound Math-Science Technician
Email: @email
Phone: (818)778-5526
Karen Vega
Upward Bound Technician
Email: vegakp@lavc.edu
Phone: (818) 947-2361
Eduardo Galeana
Program Director
Email: galeane@lavc.edu
Phone: (818) 947-2487