Our College and Career Access Program is designed to support students in their journey toward higher education and career success. The program culminates in two major events each year. In the Fall, the emphasis shifts to college applications, where students receive one-on-one assistance from specially trained volunteers to enhance their application writing. In the Spring, the emphasis shifts to scholarship applications, where again students are paired with dedicated volunteers to craft compelling scholarship essays. Additionally, our career access initiative offers robust internship programs, providing valuable work experience for many high school students. This comprehensive support system ensures our students are well-prepared for both academic and professional achievements.

Check out our events calendar for upcoming college access events!

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Partner with 826LA to bring creative, engaging support to your students! Whether you're looking for help with a school project, writing workshops, or college access resources, 826LA is here to collaborate with local educators and inspire young minds.

Meet the Team

  • Shani Foster

    Director of Education

  • Mateo Acosta

    Associate Director of Community Engagement

  • Ariadne Makridakis Arroyo

    Senior Volunteer Coordinator

  • Ariana Ponce

    Senior Civic Engagement Coordinator

  • Marco Beltran

    Writers’ Room Program Coordinator
    Manual Arts High School

  • Wendy Beltran

    Writers’ Room Program Coordinator
    Roosevelt High School

  • Julia Malinow

    In-Schools and Tutoring Program Coordinator

  • Jaime Balboa

    Executive Director

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