Scholarship program to offer a year of free community college
A new scholarship has been announced that will
provide a free year of schooling at Grossmont or Cuyamaca College for all graduates of Grossmont Union High School District schools who meet  specific requirements. Beginning with the class of 2019, GUHSD grads who meet the requirements will receive a fee-free year of college, a free laptop, and free counseling and tutoring services.
The scholarship - the first of its kind in the county -- is being offered through the East County Education Alliance, a collaboration between the high school and college districts. Students who qualify for the scholarship will be able to take up to 30 units of college coursework without paying a fee, normally $46 a credit unit. Find out more at higheredgescholarship.org.
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'Streetcar Named Desire' launches new theatrical season
 The 2015-16 Grossmont College Theatre Arts season featuring student cast members and crew opens Thursday, Oct. 1 with "A Streetcar Named Desire," one of the most celebrated plays of the 20th century.
The play by Tennessee Williams is an unflinching look at post-World War II America reflected in the crumbling fantasy world of a wistful Southern belle. With her checkered past, Blanche DuBois comes to stay with her sister and brother-in-law in a working-class neighborhood of New Orleans and tensions quickly escalate.
Directed by Theatre Arts instructor Stephen Schmitz, "A Streetcar Named Desire," takes the Stagehouse Theatre stage at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 1-3 and 8-10, with matinee performances at 2 p.m. Oct. 3 and 10.
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A birthday tribute to John Lennon at Cuyamaca College
Directed by Anne-Marie Dicce, the Cuyamaca College Choir is presenting a tribute to John Lennon on what would have been his 75th bir  thday.
As part of the college's fall 2015 Concert Series, the Lennon tribute featuring arrangements of several of his songs, both for a large choir and smaller ensembles, is set for 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, at the Cuyamaca College Theater at 900 Rancho San Diego Parkway in the community of Rancho San Diego.
Tickets are $8 for general admission, $5 for students. Call (619) 660-4288 for further information.
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Career Week at Grossmont College
C areer Week comes to Grossmont College Oct. 12-15 and features the following:
* Monday, Oct. 12, free job-prep clinics on resume and cover letters, interview skills and more from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Career Center in Building 60, Room 140.
* Tuesday, Oct. 13, Career Week Workshops, "What Can I Do with a Major In...?," (Earth sciences, math, media communication, and music) 10 a.m.-noon, and 1-3 p.m. (automotive and Business Office Technology)
* Wednesday, Oct. 14, 37th Annual Career Expo, one of the oldest college-sponsored job fairs in the county, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Main Quad
* Thursday, Oct. 15, Career Week Open House with board games, career and job information, prizes, Road Trip Nation, refreshments and more fromm10 a.m.-1 p.m.
All events are free and open to the community. For more information, Cal Nancy Davis (619) 644-7614 or Pamela Benge (619) 644-7611 or go online for student employment services.
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Free HR workshop focuses on millennial workforce
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