TRIO/SSS

Trio/SSS provides academic and individual education plans to students geared toward a four-year university transfer. Personal counseling is available to students who wish to discuss concerns that are not school related.

Trio/SSS offers workshops to improve academic skills, personal skills, and career development. Workshops are scheduled throughout the semester on a variety of topics. Past workshops have included study skills, money management, internship opportunities, and scholarship searching.

TRIO SSS Fall 2024 Planned Workshops

Save the Date

Thursday Sept. 5, 2024 - Welcome Back & Setting Goals

Time: 2pm - 3pm, Location: SSB Room 340

Friday Sept. 6th - Welcome Back &  Setting Goals 

Via Zoom - Zoom link will be provided when registration is available

Tuesday Sept. 10th - How to Apply for Scholarships

Time: 2:30pm - 3:30pm, Location: SSB, RM 340

Thursday, Sept. 19th - Financial Aid & Info Session

Time: 1pm - 2:30pm, Location: SSB, RM 340

Thursday, Oct. 3rd - Financial TRIVIA presented by Schools First

Time: 1pm - 2:30pm, Location: SSB, RM 340

Thursday, Oct. 17th - CSU Application WS

Time: 2:00 pm - 3:30pm , Location: SSB, TRIO Computer Lab

Thursday, Oct. 24th - Taking Control of Your Finances

Time: 1pm - 2:30pm, Location: SSB, RM 361

Thursday, Nov. 7th - Interviewing Techniques

Time: 1:30pm - 2:30pm, Location: SSB, RM 340

Thursday, Dec. 5th - Managing Anxiety

Time: 12noon - 1pm, Location: SSB RM 340

Please vist the TRIO CANVAS Page for updates on Events, times and dates.  You may also click on Upcoming TRiO/SSS Activities to find out about planned events for the current semester. 

Each semester, students are able to sign-up for university field-trips to a variety of campuses around California. This gives students the opportunity to see and experience campuses in which they are interested and perhaps explore others. Typically, each visit includes an admissions presentation and a tour along with lunch on campus. All transportation costs and meals are covered by the Trio/SSS program. Below is a list of campus visits/cultural field trips offered throughout the academic year.

TRIO SSS University Field Trips and Activities for Fall 2024

UC Irvine - Oct. 11, 2024 - Friday

Pepperdine University & Getty Villa - Nov. 15, 2024 - Friday

USC & Calif. Science Center - Date & Time: TBD

Please vist the TRIO CANVAS Page for updates on Events, times and dates.  You may also click on Upcoming TRiO/SSS Activities to find out about planned events for the current semester. 

It is also the goal of the Trio/SSS program to expose students to new experiences and broaden their knowledge of our cultural surroundings. Each year we visit sites such as museums, theaters, performances, and other areas of interest.

TRIO SSS Cultural Activities & Trips for Fall 2024 

Pepperdine University Campus Tour will include a visit to the Getty Villa

Date: Friday, Nov. 15, 2024

Please vist the TRIO CANVAS Page for updates on Events, times and dates.  You may also click on Upcoming TRiO/SSS Activities to find out about planned events for the current semester. 

Trio/SSS has its own computer lab to help students gain or improve essential skills in areas such as word processing and developing research skills. We have printing access. Internet access is available for various online courses offered at LACC. In addition, we loan graphing and scientific calculators out for students in need.

TRIO SSS Computer Lab Hours

SSB, Room 350

Fall hours

Monday     1:00pm - 4:00pm

Tuesday     10:00am - 3:00pm

Wednesday    1:00pm - 4:00pm

Thursday     11:00am - 2:00pm

Friday  10:00am - 12:00pm

Participants in the Trio/SSS program can make appointments with the Program Advisor to obtain individual assistance with their admissions and/or financial aid applications. TRIO will also provide Transfer assistance on the following dates during CSU or UC application workshops. 

CSU Application Overview - Wednesday, Sept. 25th, 2024 - via zoom

UC Application Overview - Friday, Sept. 27th - via zoom

CSU - Filling out the Application - Thursday, Oct. 17th - Time and Location: TBD

UC PIQ's - Friday, Oct. 18th - Via zoom

CSU Filling out the Application - Friday, Oct. 15th - Time and Locaion: TBD

CSU/UC Application Support in Collaboration with EOPS - Wednesday, Nov. 20th, 9am - 5pm - TRIO Lab

Please vist the TRIO CANVAS Page for updates on Events, times and dates.  You may also click on Upcoming TRiO/SSS Activities to find out about planned events for the current semester. 

Trio/SSS students should each have an email address to receive regular email updates on information regarding the campus, university transfer, scholarships, and educational opportunities. Imagine getting a scholarship or an internship. Many students have benefitted from our ability to easily communicate this information to them. Opportunities and important information are only a click away!