Santa Barbara City College (SBCC) invited 170 eighth grade students from local junior high schools on Friday, February 27, as part of the college-readiness program AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) Discovery Day. The students were introduced to SBCC programs that aim to spark curiosity about higher education, career pathways, and potential Dual Enrollment opportunities.
“As a former AVID student and a first-generation college graduate, I know firsthand how powerful access and exposure can be,” shared Senior Director of Admissions & Records and Dual Enrollment Angelica Contreras. “Programs like AVID Discovery Days are often the first time students can actually see themselves on a college campus walking into labs, trying hands-on activities, and realizing that these careers are real and attainable.”
Engaging 8th-graders helps to build awareness and understanding of decisions they can make now to learn how their high school Career Technical Education programs are pathways that can lead to SBCC certificates…