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Long Beach City College Takes Action To Place Facilities Measure On 2024 General Election Ballot
Ballot Measure supports the Long Beach College Promise and the greater community through affordable education, classroom repairs, career, and First Responder training improvements

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To continue to advance Long Beach City College’s (LBCC’s) vital mission of providing affordable higher education options for local residents, returning veterans, and college students seeking job training and preparation for successful careers, the Long Beach Community College District (LBCCD) Board of Trustees took action last night to place a $990 million facilities bond proposal on the November 5, 2024 General Presidential Election ballot. The Board’s vote was unanimous, with all five trustees voting in favor of the resolution.  

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LBCC Water Polo Coach Chris Oeding Heads to Paris Olympics
LBCC has a proud connection with Olympic Water Polo Success

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It is an exciting Summer for Long Beach City College (LBCC) Vikings Water Polo Head Coach Chris Oeding, who was first inducted into the USA Water Polo Hall of Fame on June 7, and will now head to Paris for his third trip to the Olympics as a coach.

Since 2000, Oeding has served as head coach for the LBCC water polo and swimming programs, leading them to six state championships. In 2013, he joined the staff of the US women’s national team as an assistant coach, a role he has served in for five World Championships.

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California Youth Leadership Corps and Long Beach City College Launch Career Pathway in Public and Community Health
The new partnership will pay LBCC students to become community health advocates

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Long Beach, CA – California Youth Leadership Corps (CYLC) in partnership with Long Beach City College (LBCC) launched a new community change learn-and-earn career pathway in Public and Community Health. This unique nine-month fellowship program aims to prepare historically marginalized students to become community organizers and change agents in their local communities.