CCC Weekly Updates

Are you interested in meeting with a CCC Counselor? Please visit us in the CCC to fill out an appointment request form or give us a call at 310-318-7337 ext. 5253! We are open 7:30AM to 7PM on Mondays and Tuesdays and 7:30AM to 3:30PM on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays!

 
 

SENIORS

 

All graduating seniors must complete this form! This process will ensure that your final transcript will be sent to the college you plan to attend in the fall. Students must be logged into their MBUSDApps account to access the form.
 

 

 

 

Opportunities for students:

 

Special Presentation Series - Life After Costa
Life After Costa is a series of informative presentations hosted by the CCC to help MCHS families navigate the process of applying to college, explore alternative pathways after graduation, and prepare for independence. All sessions are held on campus on Tuesdays at 5:30pm and open to all MCHS students.
 
Session One/April 1st: Where Do I Start? 
Session Two/April 8th: Essay Mania!
Session Three/April 22: Paving a Different Path
Session Four/April 29: Mock Admissions (Juniors Only)
Session Five/May 13: Building Financial Confidence
 
Registration is required and space is limited. The CCC is funded entirely through parent donations to the Manhattan Beach Education Foundation (MBEF) to support MCHS students. 
 

 

Revolution Prep is hosting an exclusive free webinar to provide students, parents, and educators with expert insights into UC admissions.

 

Understanding UC Admissions: Insights and Guidance for Every Student 

 

This session will be led by Ffiona Rees, Interim Executive Director of Admission at UCLA, who will break down:

 

How UC schools evaluate applicants and what matters most in admissions
Recent trends and updates shaping the UC application landscape
Practical tips to help students stand out in the competitive UC process

 

It will be held on Thursday, April 10th at 6:00 pm

Click HERE to register for this free informative webinar

 

 

Manhattan Beach Youth Council 2025-2026

 

MBYC is a one year professional development program for sophomore, junior, and senior high school students who live or attend high school in the city of Manhattan Beach.The mission of the MBYC is to expose young adults to a variety of careers and professions, and to inspire students to pursue their interests. Applications will  open on April 4th and will run until 80 applications are received or through April 11th for the 2025-2026 school year. Click HERE for more information!

 

 
 
Summer Study Abroad Program 

A representative from CIEE Global Navigator will be visiting the College and Career Center on Thursday, April 24th at 1:00 PM (during lunch) to share exciting opportunities for high school summer study abroad programs. Don’t miss this chance to learn how you can travel, grow, and stand out on college applications! Click HERE for more information.

 
 
 
Blueprint for Workplace Success Youth and Young Adult
 
Job Fair: April 30th 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
El Camino College Community College
 
Click Here for more information
 
 

College Application Case Studies/Mock Admissions

Registration is open for our annual College Application Case Studies/Mock Admissions which will be held on Tuesday, April 29th from 5:00 to 7:00PM. Space for the Case Study event is limited to 150 11th grade students and one parent per family. Registration is required on Naviance under College Visits.

 

 

 

 

Career Speaker Series

Don't miss the opportunity to hear from professionals across various industries! The Career Speaker Series is your chance to explore different career paths and gain valuable insights to help you find your dream career! 

 

April 3: Career in Finance -Financial Advisor with Northwestern Mutual at 11:13

April 8: Career in Medical - Urgent Care Physician with Kaiser Permanente at 10:30

April 10: Career in Public Relations - Publicist with Monique Jones PR at 10:42

April 22: Career in Finance - Actuary- Everest Insurance

April 24: Nonprofit Executive with Garfield Consultants at 10:30

April 29: Career in Entertainment- Studio Executive - with Skylark Entertainment at 10:30

May 1:  Career in Business Development in Technology - Senior Director with Mercury Systems at 10:30

 

Please register to attend on Naviance!

 

 

 

 
 
"Work Green,Earn Green" High School Student Webinar
Los Angeles Regional Consortium and TreePeople are hosting a Zoom webinar on Wednesday, May 7th from 4:00 to 5:00PM. Whether you're exploring  options or already passionate about environmental work, this webinar will help you determine if a green career is the right fit for you!  For more information and to register click HERE 
 
 
 

 

 

 

Visits - in the CCC

 
 

College Representatives      

Leeds Beckett University- Wednesday, April 23rd at 12:47 PM

 

 

 

Military Recruiters

 

U.S. Marines on 4/10 at 1:07

 
 
 
 
SoCalRoc
 

Jumpstart your carer in the welding industry at SoCal Roc! Learn the skills to become a certified welder in construction, automotive, aerospace, and a wide variety of other industries.

Welding I - Monday through Thursday, 1:30pm-4:15pm April 14th - June 12th. Earn 5 high school elective credits in 8 weeks! Course and transportation to and from SoCalRoc are free!

Contact your SoCal ROC career guidance specialist ASAP at [email protected].

 

 

Earn high school A-G approved credits, while learning valuable skills that prepare you for college and/or an entry-level career! Courses are after school and FREE for high school students! We also offer free transportation to and from SoCal ROC. Contact your SoCal ROC career guidance specialist at [email protected] for more information ASAP! 

 

Mrs. Pineda-Contreras will be in the CCC  Wednesday's during 3rd Period.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Community College Information-  For more information visit the Community College & Technical Education page HERE

Test Prep, Tutoring, Essay Writing Information- See all Test Prep, Practice Test, and Essay Workshop Offerings HERE

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION For scholarship opportunities visit the CCC Scholarship Page HERE

LOOKING FOR A JOB OR INTERNSHIP - Check out the latest postings HERE 

SUMMER PROGRAMS - Visit the CCC's summer programs page HERE