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Irvine Valley College 5500 Irvine Center Drive Irvine, CA 92618 949.451.5100 www.ivc.edu Irvine Valley College has the highest transfer rate in Orange County. IVC has over 60 choices of AA degrees and 36 certificates for technical fields. Classes take place at the main campus as well as at industry-appropriate locations in the community. What is true of most community colleges, especially IVC, is that it is easier for a transferring student to be accepted into a State, UC or private school, than it is for a graduating high school senior. The cost of tuition for one unit is $26. Long Beach City College 4901 East Carson Street Long Beach, CA 90808 562.938.4273 www.lbcc.edu Long Beach City College was established in 1927. The college has a wide range of classes designed for students who aim to transfer to a university, get an AA degree or for those seeking personal enrichment classes not for credit. LBCC has two campuses: the Liberal Arts Campus and the Pacific Coast Campus. This school is known as one of the best in the nation in terms of intercollegiate sports. Students participating in the 21 athletic programs have earned the school a record number of state and national titles, more than any other community college in California: 89 state titles and 16 nationally. On campus is a support service, the Extended Opportunity Programs and Services, for students who need supplemental academic tutoring or counseling in order to stay on track. The cost of tuition is $26 a unit. Long Beach City College also offers the Economic and Resource Development Center with programs for both would-be employees and small businesses. Workforce preparation is a major goal of LBCC with programs helping to bridge the gap between candidates' current abilities and the needs of local businesses. Emphasizing the preparation of students with both workplace and technical skills, helps students with employability as well as enhancing job retention and career enhancement. The college also provides programs for local businesses to help them develop, grow and succeed. The Economic & Resource Development office at Long Beach City College is home to several programs, including the Center for Training & Professional Development (CTPD), which provides classes in which students view themselves as the chief executive officers of the most important company in the entire world — their own life. They also offer workshops and courses for those looking to change professions or advance their skills. For example, upcoming evening workshops in the five-session Customer Service Academy program include Customer Service, Communication, Conflict Management, Stress Management and Time Management. Fees are $49 per class or $179 for all five courses. Other future classes include Notary Public Exam Preparation and Loan Signing Document Specialist days, which are $70 each. In addition, Event Planning will be offered from 9 a.m. to noon May 8; the class is $40. For more information, call 562.938.5051 or visit econdev.lbcc.edu/Communityed.aspx. The school's Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is comprised of experienced entrepreneurs who provide expert workshops and one-on-one advising to fellow business owners in the greater Long Beach area at little or no cost. As confidential management advisors, the center offers business advice in areas like finance, marketing, operations, social media, emerging technology, and more. Their upcoming seminars include Starting a Small Business, being offered on April 8 or May 6 with a fee of $35. The Learn How to Use Social Media to Make Your Business Money will be offered on May 6, with a fee of $45. Writing an Effective Business Plan May 20, and is $35. For more information, call 562.938.5100 or visit longbeachsbdc.org. LBCC's Center for International Trade Development (CITD) provides services and programs to help grow a business through international trade. Interested parties can speak with a trade manager and receive one-on-one consultations, customized market research, trade leads and referrals, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) assistance and more. CITD seminars include Assessing Risk & Getting Paid, International Market Research, and Fundamentals of Exporting. For more information, call 562.938-5018 or visit longbeachsbdc.citd.org. 16 LIVEMAGS.NET AUGUST>>10