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Patelco Credit Union is sharing their financial literacy resources and training with �°������ϲ�����! They will release their monthly training schedule by the first of every month. To start us off, here is August 2025's workshop lineup:

Teaching Teens Digital Money– Wednesday, 8/13/25 at 5:30PM  |  
In a world where money is often just a tap, swipe, or click away, how do we teach kids the real value behind digital dollars? From debit cards and mobile wallets to in-game currencies and buy-now-pay-later temptations, today’s teens are growing up in a financial landscape that can be confusing. This session will empower parents with tools and strategies to help their teens build strong money habits in a digital-first world. We’ll explore: The different types of digital currencies kids encounter (real and virtual). How digital spending affects perception and behavior.  Join us to learn how to turn digital money into a powerful teaching tool that builds responsibility, awareness, and lifelong financial wellness. 

Making College Affordable– Wednesday, 8/27/25 at 5:30PM  |  
As the cost of college tuition continues to rise, paying for higher education can feel overwhelming. But with the right tools and planning, it’s more achievable than you might think! Whether you're saving for your child, relative, or loved one, this session will help you explore some great options. We’ll cover: 

• Long-term savings strategies
• Financial aid and scholarship opportunities
• Creative ways to make college more accessible 

Furthermore, we have access to trainings on-demand on .

*Check the for all available, up-to-date activities.*

CCC | Equitable Hiring Practices Curriculum (Training)
Equitable hiring supports student success. Every stage in the hiring process is an opportunity to increase the diversity of faculty, staff and administrators. Divided into three stages, pre-hiring, hiring and post-hiring, the EEO Hiring Curriculum reviews equitable hiring practices designed to increase the diversity of professionals across the campus. Concrete examples, scenarios and directed reflections are provided to help you adopt and adapt these practices to fit your needs.  NOTE: You must complete this entire curriculum in sequential order to receive a certificate of completion. 

CCC | Equity-Centered Counseling Foundations
By focusing on the core skills necessary for effective counseling, we can create an including and supportive environment for all students. The “Equity-Centered Counseling Curriculum” reviews the foundations of equity-centered counseling as well as what you need to know about equitable placement and strategies for counseling different populations. 

CCC EEO Plan Data Analyses Curriculum (Training)
The EEO Plans are a critical tool in identifying actions colleges can take to increase meaningful inclusion, accessibility, and equity in outcomes for individuals from diverse communities. The EEO Plan Data Analyses guide us in identifying where to focus our time and resources to have the greatest positive impact in achieving our mission to provide high-quality educational experiences for our diverse student communities.

The training has been designed for EEO committee members, human resources professionals, screening committee members, executive managers, and other individuals involved in developing, implementing, or revising recruitment, screening, hiring, professional development, retention, and other employment processes which impact workforce diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. 

Collaboration is crucial to making things happen, and it begins at our college. Strong internal partnerships across departments—such as Student Affairs, Academic Affairs, ITS, Human Resources, Finance, Labor Unions, constituency groups—are essential for cohesive student support and equitable outcomes. When we work together across roles, we can better align curriculum with workforce needs, ensure access to transfer pathways, and connect students with critical resources.

At the same time, external collaboration is vital. Expanding partnerships with community organizations, K-12 schools, higher education institutions, and industry leaders allows �°������ϲ����� to serve as a hub for opportunity, equity, and social mobility. Together, internal and external collaboration help break down barriers and build more inclusive pathways for all students.

We will focus on workshops that foster cross-functional collaboration, deepen community partnerships, and advance equitable student outcomes.

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Three Flex strands were identified to support these efforts, which is important for the success of the College in meeting the needs of our students by assisting in further enhancing student achievement and providing additional innovation opportunities for all. They are goals of �°������ϲ�����’s Education Master Plan (EMP), which serves as the College’s long-range strategic blueprint for all institutional planning and program development from 2018-2025.

INSTITUTIONALIZE EQUITY (IE): Institutionalizing equity requires intentional adoption of evidence-based, equity advancing policies and practices to provide support and resources to disproportionately impacted student and employee groups. Please reference the . 

IMPROVE OPERATIONS OF THE COLLEGE (IOC): By sharing knowledge of our internal processes, policies, and services, and training our employees, we fulfill our commitments by displaying accountability and responsibility and creating positive experiences for all our students and colleagues.  Therefore, keeping colleagues and students up to date on operational changes that may impact employee and student success.

Strengthen Community, Education and Industry partnerships (SCEIP): This strand focuses on how �°������ϲ����� builds and sustains meaningful connections beyond the campus to support student success. Whether through transferring, dual enrollment, workforce pipelines, or community-based initiatives, these partnerships expand learning opportunities and career pathways for students.

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