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Everest College in Santa Ana

A new institution needs to understand the community it services. Everest College's new Santa Ana campus wants to be a positive force in this community and drive changes that will make a big difference in the lives of the people in the area.

Whether partnering with community services like High School Inc., part of the Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce education initiative, or through old-fashioned efforts to help struggling people, Santa Ana students can get involved to help others in the community or even one of their own.

Some of the ways campus staff and students plan to participate include:

Tutoring - The campus plans to have a full-time tutors on staff, such as the department chair of each program. Tutors are available as needed to help students with specific program or course needs.

Charitable and Community Affiliations - Everest faculty and students also participate in:

National Latina Business Women Association
Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce (a.k.a. the Greater Santa Ana Business Alliance)
High School Inc., part of the Santa Ana Chamber's education initiative
Massage Envy, a partner of Everest campuses that offers conditional employment to Massage Therapy program graduates in the chain's clinics
Dress for Success Closet helps Everest students dress properly when attending job interviews
Javits helps students learn to properly put on makeup for job interviews

Community Health Efforts

Red Cross Blood Drive - The school will host a blood drive for students and faculty to donate blood.
Teacher Appreciation Week - Students in the Massage Therapy program show appreciation to campus and local community teachers with massages.
Knotty to Nice - The Massage Therapy students go into malls to help with tired holiday shoppers.
Marathons - Participants are the benefit of a therapeutic massage during races.

Holiday Activities - Many calendar events are planned throughout the year at the Santa Ana campus. Some of those include:

Year-round fundraising for students in need
Monthly activities based on seasonality
Monthly student appreciation days
Valentine's day - Student Ambassadors make and share candy grams
Spring Open House - Bring a friend to school
Holiday toy drive
Santa visits to kids during the holiday

Student Ambassador Program - Leaders from within the classroom function as a peer-to-peer support network through Student Services. Many efforts by the Student Ambassadors serve to help support, motivate, recognize and appreciate students.

Everest CAREs - We all have days when things don't go the way we intended. Everest understands. Everest's CARE Student Assistance Program provides assistance to any student experiencing a challenging situation that could get in the way of completing their educational goals. From support groups, women's shelters, interviewing skills, housing, childcare resources, legal support services and more, they are there to help.

Career Placement Services - This service teaches students how to navigate job boards, assists with resumé writing, offers job interview tips and helps potential candidates make a good impression with professional wardrobe advice.

Campus Resources

We know how important it is for you to complete your education. Our goal is to make sure you graduate your program successfully. The following information and services are available:

Library with available computers open school days from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Study groups are available, as needed
Full-time tutor available, as needed
Bookstore with supplies open:
- Monday and Wednesday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m
- Tuesday and Thursday from 3 to 8 p.m.
Vending machines available

Off-Site Resources

Off-site resources available* include:

Childcare services information
Off-site restaurants include:
- In-N-Out Burger located at 815 North Bristol Street
- Golden Gate Chinese Fast Food located at 423 East 1st Street

* We can recommend additional services if available.

Transportation

Santa Ana's campus enjoys close proximity to major interstates and freeways as well as public transportation for students not driving.

Campus is located near Interstates and Highways:
- Santa Ana Freeway (Interstate 5)
- San Diego Freeway (Interstate 405)
- Garden Grove Freeway (CA State Highway 22)
Orange County Transit Authority (OCTA) Bus stops located at:
- Ross St. and 3rd St.
- Ross St. and 4th St.
- Ross St. and Santa Ana Blvd.
Santa Ana Metrolink Station located 1.0 miles east of the campus

Parking

Students may park in our attached parking structure at no charge. Space availability is first come, first served

Security

Everest students at our Santa Ana campus can feel safe knowing that security guards patrol our campus parking lot. The campus is well lit and security cameras are installed at various locations. We offer the following availability:

Campus security guards on school days from 5:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Campus parking lot patrolled by security guards
Campus lighting
Campus security cameras in various locations

Directions

Directions from Interstate 5: Traveling I-5 north or south, exit east onto Santa Ana Boulevard and continue after crossing Main Street.

Directions from CA Highway 22: Traveling I-5 north or south, exit N. Harbor Blvd., heading southbound. Turn left onto N Flower St. Then take the 1st right onto W 3rd St. Take the 2nd left onto N Ross St. Destination will be on the left.

Directions from CA Interstate 405: Traveling I-405 north or south, exit 9B for Bristol St. Head north onto Bristol St. Turn right onto W 4th St./W. Santa Ana Blvd. Continue to follow W. Santa Ana Blvd. Turn right onto N. Ross St. Destination will be on the right.