No other college in the nation achieved this. Cerritos College earned double national finalist honors for the 2026 Bellwether Awards , becoming the only institution in the United States recognized in two categories. The achievement cements Cerritos College’s position as a national leader in innovation, equity, and economic mobility.

The Bellwether Awards spotlight the most forward-thinking colleges in the country, those that transform bold ideas into tangible results. Cerritos College advanced in Instructional Programs and Services and Workforce Development for two powerhouse initiatives: the Early College Program, which provides high school students with a debt-free head start, and the General Motors Automotive Service Education Program (GM ASEP), which turns technical training into h

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