Office of Marketing & Communications
Sesnon House
6500 Soquel Drive
Aptos, CA 95003
CONTACT: Kristin Fabos, Director, Marketing & Communications
(831) 479-6158
krfabos [at] cabrillo.edu
October 20, 2015
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Cabrillo College Hosts Annual College and Career Night
Monday November 2, 2015, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Cabrillo College Aptos Campus: Cafeteria – Gym – Library
APTOS, CA – Cabrillo College announces that its Annual College and Career Night 2015 will be
held this year on Monday, November 2, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Cabrillo College Aptos
campus, 6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos. The event will feature a Cabrillo College Open House,
presentations by instructors, counselors and financial aid advisors about programs of study,
transfer options and career paths, and a College & Career fair with representatives from more
than 60 four-year colleges and universities.
“During College and Career Night, we expect more than 3,000 students and parents to visit
with Cabrillo and other college representatives from around the country,” said Leslie De Rose,
Cabrillo outreach coordinator. “It represents a unique opportunity to explore multiple college
options and career pathways at a single event.”
College and Career Night is the culminating event of College Awareness Week, which runs
from October 25th – November 2nd and is a Countywide declared week of events designed to
help students understand the choices and challenges of college. During the week, schools,
business groups, and community organizations will have college-themed activities
throughout Santa Cruz County
In the Robert E. Swenson Library and the Cabrillo College Cafeteria, college-bound, Santa Cruz
County students and their parents can attend the annual Cabrillo College Open House to learn
about programs and Financial Aid options. Cabrillo College instructors, program
representatives, financial aid advisors and counselors will also be available to speak with
students and parents. Spanish language translation will be provided.
In the Cabrillo College Gymnasium, students and their parents can meet with representatives
from more than 60 public, private, and out-of-state colleges and universities, as well as attend
workshops about transferring from Cabrillo College to a four-year university.
New this year in the Cabrillo College Library (Room 1054), students can learn about Career and
Technical Education (CTE) programs, including the new San Francisco Bay Regional NetLab
hosted at Cabrillo College, as well as Cabrillo’s Welding Program, Allied Health Programs, and
other rewarding careers for which Cabrillo College provides training.
Office of Marketing & Communications
Sesnon House
6500 Soquel Drive
Aptos, CA 95003
Cabrillo’s Annual College and Career Night is open to the public and is free of charge. Students
and parents who want to get a head start on college and career planning are encouraged to
attend. Free parking is available in all student lots.
Schedule of Events and Venues
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Cabrillo Gymnasium - College & Career Fair (Building 1100)
Four-year college and university representatives will be onhand to answer questions about their institutions beginning at
6 p.m. Workshops on transferring from Cabrillo to a four-year
university will be offered from 6:30 – 7:00p.m. and from 7:30 –
8:00 p.m.
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Robert E. Swenson Library (Building 1000) & Cabrillo
Cafeteria (Building 900)
Cabrillo College instructors and career counselors, as well as
representatives from academic, career and ROP programs will
speak to students and parents about planning career paths.
6:15, 6:45 &
7:15 p.m.
Robert E. Swenson Library (Upstairs) - Room 1051
How do I pay for college? Cabrillo College’s Financial Aid
advisors and scholarship staff will walk students and parents
through the financial aid process. Workshops will be presented
at 6:15 p.m., 6:45 p.m. and 7:15 p.m.
6:30, 7:00 &
7:30 p.m.
Robert E. Swenson Library (Second Floor) - Room 1054
Learn about Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs of study
at Cabrillo College including Cabrillo’s Welding program, Allied
Health Programs, Horticulture, the new San Francisco Bay Regional
NetLab hosted at Cabrillo, and more. Workshops will be presented at
6:30, 7:00 and 7:30 p.m.
6:30, 7:00 &
7:30 p.m.
Gymnasium, Room 1118
Students and parents will learn about transfer requirements when
making the transition from Cabrillo College to a four-year university.
For additional information in English, please call 831-479-6560. Para obtener información en
Español, llamar 831-479-5731.
About Cabrillo College
Cabrillo College is a leading California community college serving Santa Cruz County with locations in Aptos,
Scotts Valley and Watsonville. It is ranked #1 in transfers to UC Santa Cruz. Founded in 1959, the college offers
over 100 academic and career technical education programs that serve multiple educational goals such as
A.A. and A.S. degrees, certificates of achievement, skills certificates, transfer to 4-year institutions or for
lifelong learning and personal enrichment. Cabrillo College is a dynamic, diverse and responsive educational
community that is dedicated to helping all students achieve their academic, career, and personal
development goals.
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