The Puente Project is a nationally recognized transfer readiness program sponsored by the University of California, serving thousands of Puentistas in middle schools, high schools, and community colleges across the state.
The Puente Project’s mission is to increase the number of educationally underserved students who:
- Enroll in four-year colleges and universities
- Earn college degrees
- Return to the community as mentors and leaders of future generations
Here at BCC, we support our Puentistas in attaining their education and career goals through a combination of intentional counseling, curriculum that promotes self and collective empowerment, and opportunities for mentorship by members of the community. Through our cohort model, students build meaningful connections with each other, their Puente counselor, their dedicated English instructor, and the larger BCC Society of Scholars community. The program is open to all students who meet the qualifications for enrollment. Puente scholars will be required to participate in all Puente courses, collaborate with our Puente counselor, and engage in community events.
To connect with the Puente team, contact:
Adriana “Dri” Regalado (she / they)
Puente/SoS Counselor & Instructor
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Nima N. Kianfar
Puente English Instructor
