Humboldt County Office of Education: College Connect

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Helping Local Students Gain Insight Into Higher Education

High school students visiting HSU

College Career Connect provides the opportunity for high school students to experience a college class.

Students in wood shop with teacher

Program Information

Grace Lovell
Cal-SOAP Program & Event Technician
707-441-2006

For Cal Poly Humboldt Visits

Grace Lovell
Cal-SOAP Program & Event Technician
707-441-2006

For College of the Redwoods Visits

William Row
Strong Workforce Program K-12 Pathway Coordinator
707-445-7817

For local high school students who want learn about college and career opportunities, the chance to attend a class at College of the Redwoods or Cal Poly Humboldt, offers an amazing opportunity to better understand what college is like.

What’s Involved

  • Students visit classes in small groups (6-8 students)
  • Visit includes a class observation
  • Question & Answer debrief after class
  • Flexible schedule – we can come any time during the school day
  • Opportunities for faculty and professors to be guest speakers in high school classes available

Student Benefits

  • Chat with current college students about their experience, and why they chose Cal Poly Humboldt or College of the Redwoods
  • Experience what it’s like to be in college
  • Gain context and relevance for your future options
  • Make a personal connection that may support your decision to pursue local educational opportunities

I appreciated learning about this program, it wasn’t something I had considered before. The focus on problem solving and the discussions of time were very interesting.

~Arcata High Junior

I definitely got some great information about Majors and Minors. I appreciated all the information and it gave me a clearer idea of what path I should take in college.

~Redwood Coast Montessori Senior