Reasons to Apply for a Certificate
- College certificates are an excellent way to help employers quickly review your specialties.
- College Certificates of Achievement get posted on your transcripts.
- Several ELAC college certificates are aligned to the state child development permits.
- Child development permits help and are required (most, not all) to get hired as a "teacher" in the early childhood field (some students use it as an avenue toward their ultimate goal if it is not early childhood education).
- College certificates are "nice" looking to post on your wall...proud showcasing!
- College certificates help out the department's funding in support of student success.
- College certificates help to boost student confidence to take the next step in their educational journey.
Apply for a Certificate
Students that have completed all the courses and other certificate requirements may apply for a ELAC certificate at any time. Students must fill out the correct application (Skills Certificate or Certificate of Achievement Application) for their certificate. Be prepared to turn these in to Admissions and Records with your unofficial transcripts, which may be downloaded from your SIS portal.
If you would like help through this process we can assist you in-person or virtually. Email us at cfes@elac.edu to set up an appointment or call 323-415-5060. We can also guide you how to submit online so you don't need to come to campus! Give us a call today!
Steps
- Fill out application - Skills Certificate or Certificate of Achievement. (See both below linked below)
- Fill out the "Verification of Experience" Form, (Please note that you will need to complete a Verification of Experience Form for the Associate Teacher 1, Teacher - Certificate 2, and Site Supervisor - Certificate 3 only)
- Download and print your unofficial transcripts.
- Submit paperwork required in-person to Admissions or email @email using your LACCD student email account.
Request for Department Discipline Skills Certificate
Verification of Experience
Contact Information
CFES Office Hours and Lab Hours
CFES Office: F7-305 Monday to Friday: 10:00AM-3:00PM
Saturdays to Sundays: Closed
CFES Lab: F7-118 Monday: 10:30-3:30 (In-person) Tuesday: 12-6PM (Virtual)
Wednesday: 10:30-3:30 (In-person) Thursday: 12-6PM (Virtual) Friday: 12-6PM (Virtual)
***We highly recommend making an appointment with the office and lab using this Appointment Link. We can accommodate your schedule!***
CFES Office Phone: (323) 415-5060 Alex Chanax, Secretary Email: cfes@elac.edu
Amanda Andrade, Chair
Email: andrada@elac.edu
Marsie Mendibles-Koester, Instructional Aide CFES Lab Phone: (323) 415-5040 Email: mendibm@elac.edu