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ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

CALIFORNIA EDUCATIONAL SCHOOL SYSTEMS

California is home to some of the top performing and prestigious schools in the nation at all levels of the education system. CA schools offer students a variety of experiences with a mix of small liberal arts colleges and large research institutions located throughout the state. To find the best Southern California schools from pre-K to college for your family, please visit greatschools.org

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ELEMENTARY THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL (K-12)

Choosing the right school for your child from the very beginning of their education is key. Building a strong foundation for your child will lead to future success. Utilizing greatschools.org you can find the right school for you!

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COMMUNITY COLLEGES

Community college offers students a two-year degree associate degree which can help prepare for a specific academic field and occupation or great for transferring to a four-year institution. There are many benefits to attending community college including lower tuition, great support from counselors and professors, greater flexibility for major changes, and to improve transcripts, etc.

TRADE SCHOOLS

Trade schools provide alternative paths to universities and community colleges. Trade schools have specific career paths and practical training to help students focus on specialized in-demand careers. Typically trade schools have lower admission costs, smaller class sizes and provide hands on training. Click here to find out how SCE supports our Lineworker scholarship program.

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UNIVERSITIES AND POST SECONDARY EDUCATION

California universities support a wide range of majors available from STEM, liberal arts, Business, Environmental, Humanities, etc. California is known for a strong University California systems comprised of 10 different campuses with over 2 million alumni! These are a diverse selection of schools with access to CA’s technological hub i.e. silicon beach, silicon valley etc. Many of these schools have robust Masters, Doctoral, and PhD programs. Here at Southern California Edison, we highly value education and have an education reimbursement program*. Check out our Early Careers page that includes our internship program/recent graduates, and MBA leadership program and Edison Scholar’spage for more info.

RESOURCES

To find the best Southern California schools from pre-K to college for your family, we invite you to visit greatschools.org