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You can also request an appointment with a RSSSP Program Counselor at any campus front
desk.
How we support justice-impacted learners
The Rising Scholars Student Success Program is dedicated to supporting justice-impacted
learners as they pursue higher education and personal growth. Our mission is to provide
pathways toward self-sufficiency through job training, internships, living wage employment
opportunities, and college admission, while also empowering students to achieve their
personal and academic goals.
Program Outcomes
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Higher rates of course completion, persistence, and goal attainment (certificate, degree, or transfer)
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Improved career readiness through internships, job training, and career development opportunities
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Greater access to living-wage employment
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Enhanced personal and social development
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Increased self-efficacy, resilience, and empowerment
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Support through academic resources, basic needs services, and mentorship opportunities
Key Features & Benefits
Counseling
- Personalized Guidance
- Academic Advising
- Transfer Counseling
- Career assessment/planning
- Financial Literacy
- Digital Literacy
Resources
- Workshops to help with school, work, and life skills
- Free events and info sessions
- Cohort based- learning
- Connections to important services, like:
- Mental health support
- Financial aid
- Free or low-cost health checkups
- Entrepreneurship support
Program Eligibility
RSSSP is open to all SDCCE students who identify as someone affected by incarceration (formerly incarcerated, justice-involved,
or has family impacted). No formal application is required to participate, but students
are encouraged to complete the interest form to receive updates and services.
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