West Valley College collaborates with Successful Aging Solutions and Community Consulting to support older students, particularly those aged 50 and older. The Senior Guided Pathways program aims to facilitate job training and lifelong learning opportunities for this demographic. With a partnership established to counter declining enrollment due to the pandemic, the college is witnessing a rebound in student numbers. The college recognizes the diverse interests of older students, ranging from technology to art, thus creating targeted programs to meet their educational needs.
West Valley College partners with Successful Aging Solutions and Community Consulting to support older adult students, creating pathways for job training and lifelong learning.
The Senior Guided Pathways program aims to make education accessible for adults over 50, helping them upscale skills or pursue second careers.
West Valley-Mission Community College District faced enrollment drops during the pandemic but is seeing recovery, with a headcount of around 7,700 in fall 2024.
Older adult students are interested in diverse fields such as technology, engineering, and art, prompting the district to extend tailored educational programs.
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