Extension creates communities of learning throughout the Southland. (Education 2002).We're always on the move in Southern California Southern California, also colloquially known as SoCal, is the southern portion of the U.S. state of California. Centered on the cities of Los Angeles and San Diego, Southern California is home to nearly 24 million people and is the nation's second most populated region, , a vast, sprawling region where people commute for miles between home, work, and play. That's why the best education organizations work to offer educational experiences in multiple locations throughout greater Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. , creating communities of learning wherever busy professionals need them. UCLA UCLA University of California at Los Angeles UCLA University Center for Learning Assistance (Illinois State University) UCLA University of Carrollton, TX and Lower Addison, TX Extension, for example, offers courses, conferences, hands-on workshops, and intensive training programs in traditional classrooms and campuses, as well as businesses, schools, government offices," "Cybercafes," and community centers in various locations dotted around the Southland. Each community of learning offers the same professional level of instruction you expect from UCLA Extension, as well as engaging conversation and broadening points of view from instructors and fellow students. Availability is key, and UCLA Extension courses are offered in the evenings and on weekend to accommodate busy schedules, with courses ranging in length from a few hours to several weeks. With so many options, it's easy to connect with a UCLA Extension experience convenient for you. Serving the Business Community Downtown Downtown Los Angeles Downtown Los Angeles is the central business district of Los Angeles, California, located close to the geographic center of the metropolitan area. The sprawling, multi-centered megacity is such that its downtown core is often considered just another district like Hollywood or is a business hub not only for our region, but for the Pacific Rim Pacific Rim, term used to describe the nations bordering the Pacific Ocean and the island countries situated in it. In the post–World War II era, the Pacific Rim has become an increasingly important and interconnected economic region. and beyond. Professionals in banking, real estate development. criminal justice, law, international commerce, manufacturing, government, education, fashion, and retailing -- to name a few -- thrive in this close-knit working community. UCLA Extension is there, too, with courses, conferences, and programs to help businesses and individuals develop their professional skills and stay abreast of emerging technology or new regulations. Programs For Your Workplace Need to educate your managers, staff, or professional teams to anticipate and meet changes in the marketplace or master needed skills? Courses such as UCLA Extension's bring training right to your workplace. UCLA's Custom Programs Department works with you to understand your organization's goals, challenges, and corporate styles, and to develop trainings to meet your goals. UCLA Extension can bring courses, workshops, and seminars to your work site. We can also deliver courses online or via videoconference vid·e·o·con·fer·ence n. A teleconference using video technology, such as closed-circuit television. vid . We'll create the community of learning that's right for your workplace. Universal CityWalk Universal CityWalk is a part of Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Japan originating from Universal's first park, Universal Studios Hollywood. Scores of UCLA Extension students in business, entertainment studies, creative writing, and similar endeavors enjoy Universal CityWalk's lively environment for learning and interaction. Students can focus on their coursework in UCLA Extension's Universal City Walk classrooms, then meet with classmates Classmates can refer to either:
UCLA and Westwood Village Many UCLA Extension courses are offered on the UCLA campus, a bustling, vibrant center of learning, and one of the world's most beautiful university environments. All of UCLA Extension's programs draw upon the academic resources of UCLA, including hundreds of courses that are exact equivalents of courses available to full-time students Full-Time Student A status that is important for determining dependency exemptions. An individual enrolled in a post-secondary institution may be eligible for certain tax breaks. Notes: The full-time status is based on what the individual's school considers full time. working toward a degree. In nearby Westwood Village, UCLA Extension offers English as a Second Language courses at the Lindbrook Center, a convivial con·viv·i·al adj. 1. Fond of feasting, drinking, and good company; sociable. See Synonyms at social. 2. Merry; festive: a convivial atmosphere at the reunion. environment for international students and non-native English speakers. With its exposed beams, catwalks, industrial materials, and eye-catching colors, UCLA Extension's 1010 Westwood Center not only accommodates creativity, it stimulates it. This spacious, five-level complex on Westwood Boulevard Westwood Boulevard is a street in Los Angeles that runs through the heart of Westwood Village and further south in West Los Angeles. Westwood Blvd begins south of Sunset Boulevard in the campus of UCLA as Westwood Plaza. plays host to a wide range of programs, including the arts, interior design, landscape architecture, and computer graphics/graphic design. On any given evening, you can find Extension programs at dozens of locations, and in nearly all professional and academic disciplines, to help you advance your personal and professional goals. This article was provided by UCLA Extension. |
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