Vets to Be Feted At Local College
El Camino College students who are also military veterans will be honored tomorrow at an event designed to celebrate their accomplishments and academic endeavors.
“A Salute to El Camino College Military Veterans; Courage, Commitment, Education” is scheduled to run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday in the Student Activities Center. This first-ever event will begin with a “pinning ceremony” as college administrators pin an American flag on each veteran’s lapel.
The tribute to the veterans and their service to the United States will be followed by a reception that representatives from various service organizations will attend to answer questions and network.
“We want to salute the fact that our veterans have past accomplishments and are in school now – they are part of our El Camino College community as they pursue their education,” said William Cooper, a counselor at school who helped plan the event. “As educators, we feel career planning has to begin with a commitment to education. So, we salute their commitment to education and their motivation toward the future.”
The event is also designed to bring various veterans resources together in one place to make it easier for students to participate and access what's available. Representatives from the Gardena Veteran’s Center, the Veteran’s Outreach Program, and the Employment Development Department will be on hand.