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Long Beach Resource Directory

COLLEGE INFORMATION

California Community Colleges (City College System)

Ashley Hernandez | Student Success Coach (Lindsey & Lindbergh)

Alexander Reyes | Student Success Coach (Jefferson & Hoover)

Trenita Turner | Student Success Coach (PAAL & Renissance)

Gisella Uriostegui | Program Coordinator

Rebecca Sadler | Mentor Supervisor

Orlando Umana | Program Supervisor

Angela Alvarez | Director of Programs

University of California (UC System)

California State University (CSU System)

What is the Long Beach College Promise?

LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE

First Time College Student (Fall 2026)

Meet the Team - Long Beach BLAST

Dual Enrollment Student

Support Programs

FINANCIAL AID

$1,000 BLAST Off Scholarship

Key Dates:
*Application Deadline: 
 March 13, 2026  

*Scholarship Award Announcement: 
 April 10, 2026 

*Annual Breakfast BLAST event: 
 May 2026  


To be considered, email the following documents to Angela@lbblast.org:

1. BLAST Schaolarship Application (A BLAST staff member can provide the application)

2. Proof of Enrollment (College or Apprenticeship Program)

3. Essay (300-500 words)

4. Two Letters of Recommendation (Teacher, Counselor, Principal, (1) BLAST staff)


$1,000 BLAST Off Scholarship - Due March 13, 2026

List of Rotary Scholarships (Seniors) - Due April 30th, 2026

Grand Prix Foundation Scholarship (TBD)

Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Due April 30, 2026 (Priority Consideration)

CSAC - Chafee Grant (Foster Youth) Due April 30, 2026 (Priority Considerstion)

CA Dream Act Application (Undoucmented) Due April 30, 2026 (Priority Consideration)

INTERNSHIPS

MOLAA Afro Latinx Fest Internship (HS Seniors) - Due Nov 23, 2025

Port of Long Beach Internship (HS) - Due Feb 20, 2026

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

List of Volunteer Opportunities in Long Beach 

Volunteer Center (All ages)

Volunteer Opportunities (longbeach.gov)

JOBS

California Jobs

Job Search, Career Advice, and Salary Info | CareerBuilder

Job Training Programs (CNA, Security)

LinkedIn Learning (Free Courses)

Workforce Readiness Tips

Resume Template

STAR Method - Interviews

RESOURCES

Career Pathways Assessment

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Free CPR Classes 

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