The Re-entry Resource Program at Cerritos College reaches out to those students that have been out of school for three or more years and that are 25 years or older.
Andrea Sanchez, undecided major, has been out of school for about 15 years. She has been in sales for 20 years but due to the economy and that she wanted to do something different, she is going back to school.
Sanchez said, “I just want direction and have some kind of qualification; I am scared to go back to school because it is a big change, but I think I have a lot to offer.”
She added, “I made good money in sales, but I want to do something different, I just want to reinvent myself and I want to help people, I would like to do something in the medical field.”
Sanchez has two kids, one that has already finished college and another one that is going to California State University Fullerton.
The Re-entry Resource Program inform students about social services, agencies, child care programs, shelter, programs available in campus, scholarships and more.
There is no qualification or sign up required for the program.
Shannon Estradra, re-entry resource specialist, said, “I’m here to point students in the right direction. They may be scared, intimidated and they may not know what to expect,”
“The program has been providing support for students who may have fears; they are older with a lot of the time families and jobs on top of going back to school. I can be their point of contact; they can always call me with any questions.”
Armando Macias, math major, was not aware of the Re-entry Resource Program.
He attended Cerritos College back in the ’70s but had to stop because of his son, but now that his son is all grown up he wants to continue.
He said that he will visit the Re-entry Resource Program office.
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