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Welcome to the Lobo Center (College & Career Center)

Rancho Dominguez Preparatory School offers its high school students the opportunity to take one college course on campus through our partnership with Los Angeles Harbor College.
 
Students who take and complete college courses while in high school can be more competitive college applicants, save money, and graduate earlier from college.
 
SPRING 2025 OFFERING: Sociology 2 - American Social Problems. Mondays and Wednesdays, 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM. February 10th - June 10th, 2025, in the RDPS library. Enrollment ends February 6th.
 
Students also have the option of taking college courses not offered on campus. Contact the Lobo Center for more information.
12TH GRADE:
 
 
11TH GRADE:
  • The Cameron Impact Scholarship is a four-year, full-tuition, impact-driven undergraduate scholarship awarded annually to 15 exceptional high school students who have demonstrated excellence in leadership, community service, extracurricular activities, and academics. APPLY EARLY!!! Only the first 3,000 complete applications are accepted. DEADLINE: FEB. 28TH
 
10TH GRADE:
 
 
9TH GRADE:
 
 
VARIOUS GRADES:
 
MARCH DEADLINES:
  • Turner-UCLA Allied Health Internship: Summer high school internship at UCLA to explore entry-level allied health careers that do not require a traditional four-year degree or medical degree. DEADLINE MARCH 7TH @ 4:59 PM.
  • Youth Mental Health Academy: For high school students interested in careers in mental health. 14 month program, including a $2,000 stipend followed by a paid internship. DEADLINE MARCH 31ST.
  • Expanding Horizons Institute Internship: For grades 10 and 11. Intensive skill development and personal growth experiences to first-generation, college-bound high school students. Our unique approach, which includes interactive seminars and paid summer internship, is designed to prepare students for the challenges of college, exposure to careers, and the responsibilities of civic life.DEADLINE MARCH 21ST.
Need a work permit? A job offer is required to begin the Work Permit Application process. Once you have received a job offer, visit the Lobo Center to obtain the Statement of Intent to Employ form. This form must be completed by student, parent, and employer.

Eligibility for a Work Permit: minimum 2.0 GPA with No Fs nor Us in any course is required on the most recent report card, and no less than an 95% attendance/tardy record in every class to be eligible for a work permit.

Interested in obtaining technical training? Harbor Occupational Center offers high school students opportunities to enroll in their programs which include welding, auto mechanics, and more. Visit the Lobo Center for up to date information on program enrollment.
 
Enrolled students are provided free transportation to and from RDPS.
Gilbert Viveros (College/Career Counselor)
Lourdes Parra (UCLA DCAC/EAOP)
Diana Vallejo (CSULB Educational Talent Search)
 
Lobo Center Phone Number: 310.847.6419