Maxine Waters Employment Preparation Center
Overview
- OPEID/FAFSA College Code: 04049300
- Financial Aid Advisor: Nancy Fernandez
- Fax: (323) 569-9503
- Type: Public, Less-Than 2-Year
- Calendar System: Differs by Program
- Highest Degree: Non-Degree Granting
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 1,362
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Overview
Maxine Waters Employment Preparation Center is a small, public institution of higher learning that is located in Los Angeles, California. It was established in 1966 and the school strives to provide quality academic programs that are available to a diversity of learners and help them develop the necessary skills to achieve their academic goals and reach their maximum potential. The institution enrolls around 1,500 students and has a high retention rate of 90 percent. Maxine Waters Employment Preparation Center offers certificate programs that can be finished in six months to one year.
Programs Offered
- Automotive repair
- Culinary arts
- Data entry
- Nursing assistant
- Landscaping and groundskeeping
- Construction
- Clinical medical assistant
- Customer service support
- Licensed practical nursing
- Emergency medical technician
- Medical office management
Admissions Information
Maxine Waters Employment Preparation Center features an open admissions policy. Students can enroll either full or part-time.
Financial Aid Options
Maxine Waters Employment Preparation Center charges $306 per credit hour for in-state residents and only about five percent of students receive financial aid. Most students who qualify for financial assistance receive the Federal Pell Grant.
Student Services Offered
- Remedial Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services
- Employment Services
- Placement Assistance For Graduates
- On-Campus Day Care Available
Special Learning Opportunities
None Available
Website:
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Mission Statement
Campus Map
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- California Community College System
Facilities and Programs Offered
None Available
College Carnegie Classifications
None Available
Degrees & Programs
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
The following is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered. The table below details the number of degrees or certificates that were awarded in the 2010-11 school year to graduates broken down by degree or major type. Please contact Maxine Waters Employment Preparation Center directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
Agriculture Operations
| Certificate | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Degree | 92 |
Business and Marketing Studies
| Certificate | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|
| Customer Service Support Degree | 43 |
Computer and Information Sciences
| Certificate | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|
| Data Entry and Microcomputer Applications Degree | 132 |
Construction Trades
| Certificate | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Trades Degree | 42 |
Family and Consumer Sciences
| Certificate | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development Degree | 28 |
Health and Clinical Professions
| Certificate | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed Practical Nurse Degree | 36 | |
| Medical Office Administration Degree | 42 | |
| Nursing Assistant Degree | 132 |
Mechanic and Repair Technology
| Certificate | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|
| Auto Mechanics Technology Degree | 36 | |
| Computer Installation and Repair Technology Degree | 2 |
Precision Production
| Certificate | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|
| Welding Technology Degree | 20 |
Courses Offered
Courses offered at the Maxine Waters Service Area:
- ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/1: OFFICE PROCEDURES
- ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/2: BUSINESS ENGLISH
- ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/3: BUSINESS MATH
- ADULT SECONDARY EDUCATION/EDU. AND CAREER PLANNING
- ALGEBRA 1/A
- ALGEBRA 1/B
- AUTO TECH: BRAKES
- AUTO TECH: ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS/1
- AUTO TECH: ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS/2
- AUTO TECH: ENGINE PERFORMANCE/2
- AUTO TECH: SUSPENSION AND STEERING
- BAKER (FUNDAMENTALS)
- BASIC LANGUAGE ARTS - ADVANCED
- BASIC LANGUAGE ARTS - BEGINNING
- BASIC LANGUAGE ARTS - INTERMEDIATE
- BASIC READING - ADVANCED
- BIOLOGY/1/LIFE SCIENCE
- BIOLOGY/2/LIFE SCIENCE
- BUILDING & GROUNDS WORKER (FUNDAMENTALS)
- CHEF ASSISTANT
- COMPUTER OPERATION/1: FOUNDATIONS
- COMPUTER OPERATION/2: APPLICATIONS
- COMPUTER OPERATION/3: DATABASE MANAGEMENT
- COMPUTER OPERATION/4: PRESENTATIONS
- CONSTRUCTION WORK/1
- CONSTRUCTION WORKER: APPRENTICESHIP PREPARATION
- CULINARY ARTS: BAKING/1
- CUSTOMER SERVICE
- ECONOMICS
- ECONOMICS/CONSUMER
- ENGLISH 1
- ENGLISH 2
- ENGLISH 3
- ENGLISH 4
- ENGLISH COMPOSITION/CONTEMPORARY
- ENGLISH COMPOSITION/EXPOSITORY
- ESL ADVANCED LOW
- ESL BEGINNING HIGH
- ESL BEGINNING HIGH
- ESL BEGINNING HIGH/A
- ESL BEGINNING HIGH/B
- ESL BEGINNING LITERACY
- ESL BEGINNING LOW
- ESL BEGINNING LOW
- ESL BEGINNING LOW
- ESL BEGINNING LOW/A
- ESL BEGINNING LOW/B
- ESL INTERMEDIATE HIGH/A
- ESL INTERMEDIATE HIGH/A
- ESL INTERMEDIATE HIGH/B
- ESL INTERMEDIATE HIGH/B
- ESL INTERMEDIATE LOW
- ESL INTERMEDIATE LOW
- ESL INTERMEDIATE LOW/A
- ESL INTERMEDIATE LOW/B
- ESL MULTI-LEVEL/EDUCATION AND CAREER PLANNING
- ESL/CITIZENSHIP
- FAMILY HISTORY/PERSONAL RECOLLECTION
- FASHION/1
- FASHION/2
- FINE AND APPLIED ARTS/DESIGN CRAFTS
- FINE AND APPLIED ARTS/OIL PAINTING
- FINE ARTS/THE VISUAL ARTS
- FOREIGN LANGUAGE/CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH
- GED TEST PREPARATION
- GED TEST PREPARATION/TEST-TAKING STRATEGIES
- GENERAL SCIENCE/INTEGRATED 1
- GENERAL SCIENCE/INTEGRATED 2
- GENERAL SCIENCE/INTEGRATED 3
- GENERAL SCIENCE/INTEGRATED 4
- GEOMETRY 1/A
- GEOMETRY 1/B
- HEALTH
- HEALTH & FITNESS: ARTH. FOUND. WALK WITH EASE PROG
- HEALTH AND FITNESS: ARTHRITIS FOUND. EXERCISE PROG
- HEALTH INFORMATION TECH/1: TERMINOLOGY
- HEALTH INFORMATION TECH/2: ELECTR. REC. AND FILING
- HEALTH INFORMATION TECH/3: INSUR. AND BILLING
- HEALTH INFORMATION TECH/4: DIAGNOSTIC CODING SYST.
- HEALTH INFORMATION TECH/5: AMBULATORY CODING SYS.
- HEALTH LITERACY/MEMORY ENHANCEMENT 1: AUDITORY
- HEALTH LITERACY: CHRONIC DISEASE SELF-MANAGEMENT
- HOSPITAL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
- INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS/ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES
- INTEGRATED MATHEMATICS/1
- INTEGRATED MATHEMATICS/2
- INTEGRATED MATHEMATICS/3
- INTEGRATED MATHEMATICS/4
- JOB PREPARATION SKILLS/DISABILITIES SUPPORT SERVIC
- LANDSCAPING/1
- LIFE SKILLS
- LITERATURE/AMERICAN
- LITERATURE/MODERN
- MATH 1
- MATH 2
- MATH 3
- NURSING ASSIST: LONG-TERM CARE & HOME HEALTH AIDE
- PARENT EDUCATION
- PARENT EDUCATION/THE NOW AND FUTURE PARENT
- PARENTING THE ADOLESCENT
- PHOTOVOLTAICS/1
- PHOTOVOLTAICS/2
- PHYSICAL FITNESS, FOR OLDER ADULTS
- PHYSICAL FITNESS/FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES
- POWERLINE SYSTEMS/1
- POWERLINE SYSTEMS/2
- POWERLINE SYSTEMS/3
- PSYCHOLOGY
- READING 1
- READING 2
- READING 3
- SECURITY OFFICER TRAINEE
- SUPPORTED LIVING SKILLS/ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES
- TECHNOLOGY/1: AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS
- TECHNOLOGY/2: AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS
- TEST PREPARATION/ESSENTIAL STANDARDS ENGLISH-LANGU
- TEST PREPARATION/ESSENTIAL STANDARDS MATHEMATICS/C
- TYPIST: KEYBOARDING/1
- U. S. GOVERNMENT
- U. S. HISTORY/1
- U. S. HISTORY/2
- UNDERSTANDING AND USING TECHNOLOGY/BASIC COMPUTER
- VOCATIONAL NURSE
- WELDING/1
- WELDING/2
- WELDING/3
- WORLD HISTORY/1
- WORLD HISTORY/2
Reviews
There are 3 reviews submitted for Maxine Waters Employment Preparation Center
- Reviewed on: June 01, 2012
Flag Review - Rating:
- This is a great school, the staff and teachers are wonderful
- Reviewed on: January 19, 2012 Flag Review
- Rating:
- This school has all sorts of issues. The nursing program is worthless. Had to quit this school and transfer to another school to get my LPN degree. Stay away at all costs.
- Reviewed on: February 24, 2011 Flag Review
- Rating:
- I like it.
Admissions
Disclaimer
The admissions information is provided for informational purposes only and does not represent current or future admissions policy.
Admissions Summary
Prospective students should view the admission and application details below to get a better idea of the candidates Maxine Waters Employment Preparation Center accepts. Some of the details provided may include admissions application requirements and recommendations.
The Maxine Waters Employment Preparation Center admissions office phone number is (323) 564-1431. This is the last updated number we have on file, please contact us if incorrect.
College Credits Accepted
None Available
Considerations for Admission
- Open Admission Policy - Accepts Any Student Who Applies
Enrollment Data
Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 1,362
- Undergraduate: 1,362
Student Gender
- Total Student Gender
- Undergraduate Gender
- Male: 572
- Female: 705
- Ratio of Men to Women: 0.8 : 1
- Male: 572
- Female: 705
- Ratio of Men to Women: 0.8 : 1
Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance
- Undergraduate Attendance
- Full-Time: 540
- Part-Time: 737
- Full-Time: 540
- Part-Time: 737
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | 2 | 0.1% |
| Black | 698 | 51% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.1% |
| Hispanic | 622 | 46% |
| White | 29 | 2% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Ages 20-21 | 69 | 5% |
| Ages 22-24 | 132 | 10% |
| Ages 25-29 | 217 | 17% |
| Ages 30-34 | 336 | 26% |
| Ages 35-39 | 273 | 21% |
| Ages 40-49 | 169 | 13% |
| Ages 50-65 | 72 | 6% |
| Age Over 65 | 9 | 0.7% |
Graduation Rates
Disclaimer
Overall Graduation Rate
- 60%
Retention Rates
The retention rate figures represent the percentage of first time students (full-time or part-time) that complete the first year and return the following year.
- Full-Time Students: 90%
- Part-Time Students: 95%
Tuition & Fees
Disclaimer:
Tuition and Fees for the Largest Programs Offered
The table below details the programs offered with the highest student enrollment. The details include tuition, fees, contact/credit hours, and the average time it takes for students to complete each program.
| Tuition and Fees | Avg Program Completion | |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed Practical Nurse 1,530 Contact Hours | $3,351 | 12 Months |
| Auto Mechanics Technology 1,200 Contact Hours | $8,043 | 12 Months |
| Welding Technology 1,200 Contact Hours | $3,772 | 12 Months |
| Construction Trades 1,200 Contact Hours | $1,188 | 12 Months |
Estimated Cost of Attendance or "Net Price" for Full-Time Beginning Students
The "Net Price" figures apply to undergraduate students beginning full-time enrollment who have paid the in-state/district tuition and were awarded grants or scholarships.
| 2010-11 | 2009-10 | 2008-09 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Net Price | $2,731 | $3,423 | $6,738 |
| $0 - $30,000 | $2,353 | $3,271 | $6,595 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $4,911 | $5,268 | - |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $5,858 | - | - |
| More Than $110,000 | $6,858 | $6,175 | - |
Breakdown of Expenses: Licensed Practical Nurse
The tables represent a breakdown of the tuition, fees, housing, and other expenses for students enrolled in the Licensed Practical Nurse program at Maxine Waters Employment Preparation Center over the past several years.
| 2011-12 | 2010-11 | 2009-10 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| Tuition and Fees | $306 | $216 | $216 |
| Books and Supplies | $3,045 | $2,784 | $2,740 |
| 2011-12 | 2010-11 | 2009-10 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Off Campus Housing Expenses | |||
| Room and Board | $14,484 | $10,980 | $10,872 |
| Other Expenses | $5,412 | $5,196 | $5,232 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $5,580 | $5,388 | $6,300 |
| 2011-12 | 2010-11 | 2009-10 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | $23,247 | $19,176 | $19,060 |
| Off Campus with Family | $8,931 | $8,388 | $9,256 |
Financial Aid
Disclaimer
The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and does not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
Financial Aid Office Phone Number
The Maxine Waters Employment Preparation Center financial aid office phone number is (324) 564-1431 x324. This is the most up to date contact information we have, please contact us if incorrect.
Financial Aid Breakdown 2010-11
| # Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 58 | 5% | - |
| Any Grant or Scholarship Aid | 58 | 5% | $5,833 |
| All Federal Grants | 58 | 5% | $5,833 |
| Pell Grants | 51 | 4% | $3,599 |
| Other Federal Grants | 58 | 5% | $2,668 |
Crime & Safety
Arrests Made Per Year
This table reports the number of arrests made per year that took place both on and off campus. These figures were reported by the institutions themselves and have not been subject to independent review.
| 2010-11 | 2009-10 | 2008-09 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| On Campus | |||
| Weapons Related | - | 1 | 1 |
| Drug Related | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Liquor Related | 2 | - | - |
Criminal Offenses Per Year
This table reports the number of criminal charges per year that took place both on and off campus. These figures were reported by the institutions themselves and have not been subject to independent review.
| 2010-11 | 2009-10 | 2008-09 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| On Campus | |||
| Robbery | - | - | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 2 | 3 | - |
| Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 | - |
| Nearby Public Area | |||
| Forcible Rape | - | 9 | - |
| Vehicle Theft | - | 4 | - |
Faculty & Instructors
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 105 | 75 | 30 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 50 | 34 | 16 |
| Primarily Instruction | 50 | 34 | 16 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 4 | 4 | - |
| Other Professionals | 9 | 7 | 2 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 42 | 30 | 12 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 8 | 8 | - |
| Skilled Crafts | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 12 | 10 | 2 |