Contra Costa College Learning Communities foster personal growth and academic success by connecting students with similar interests and cultural backgrounds to each other and faculty.
When you join a Learning Community, you can expect to build relationships with peers and mentors through a variety of activities that may include course work, special events, field trips, and more.
| Learning Community | Focus | Benefits + Activities |
|---|---|---|
| APECs Club | For students in, or exploring, STEM majors | Hands-on projects for personal exploration and enrichment |
| APIDA | Asian, Pacific Islander and Desi students | Support, education, empowerment and awareness |
| African American Male Leadership | African American male experience | Guest speakers, networking, mentoring, special events, field trips |
| Center for Science Excellence | Transfer preparation, exposure to and success in STEM related fields | Tutoring, special events, field trips, internships |
| First Year Experience | Dedicated support team, activities | Helps set you up for success in college |
| Math Jam | Math anxiety and preparedness | Tutoring, skill-building workshops |
| Metas | STEM for Pre-K to 12th grade | Tutoring, special events, parent support |
| MESA | To help underserved and underrepresented students achieve success in STEM studies and careers | Tutoring, special events, workshops, counseling, student outreach |
| Per Ankh Academy (inactive 2023 – 2024) | Transfer preparation, students of African descent | Course work, mentoring, cultural field trips |
| Puente Project | Transfer preparation, Latino/multicultural experience | Course work, mentoring, cultural field trips |
| Puente MáS (Math and Science) | Transfer preparation for STEM majors with Latino/a/x/e and multicultural focus | Coursework, college visits, mentoring, STEM-focused programming |