Partnerships & Programs
District Partnerships & Programs
Central to NOCCCD’s mission is developing partnerships and programs with local schools, districts, and community organizations to co-create and increase education opportunities in North Orange County, as well as help our employees and students reach their lifelong learning and career goals.
As outlined in the last Educational and Facilities Master Plan, one of our District Strategic Directions is “Collective Impact & Partnerships” defined as developing and sustaining “collaborative projects and partnerships with educational institutions, community-based organizations, and businesses to creative positive change in the region.”
Education Partnerships and Agreements
NOCCCD participates in a variety of educational partnerships and programs with local schools and districts with a goal of supporting student success and increasing equity through education.
This includes working with K-12 districts to encourage and prepare students of all ages for college, as well as giving current college students the resources that will help them excel in their programs and be transfer ready for the four-year degree schools of their choice.
NOCCCD is proud of its articulation agreements with the following regional school districts:
- Anaheim Union High School District
- Fullerton Joint High School District
- Placentia-Yorba Linda High School District
Featured Programs
NOCCCD maintains educational partnerships with local colleges, K-12 districts, and private companies.
Disney Aspire Program
Fullerton College is proud to be a part of the Disney Aspire program. Disney Aspire is an education investment and career development program that offers 100% tuition paid upfront for hourly employees of the Walt Disney Company.
Learn more about Disney Aspire at Fullerton College
The North Orange Promise Program
The North Orange Promise program offers first-time college students two years of free tuition at either of our District’s credit campuses: Fullerton College or Cypress College.
Learn more about the North Orange Promise ProgramEducation Programs
Anaheim Union Pledge partners NOCCCD and the Anaheim Union High School District, grades K-12.
Dual Enrollment allows high school students to take community college classes and receive credit at both the high school and college level.
Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) means that community college students who meet specific requirements can get guaranteed admission to specific UCs and CSUs.
Community Partnerships
Partnerships are a dynamic way to develop and deliver real-world focused programs and general education courses that keep the District and its campuses focused as community learning destinations. Successful outreach and partnerships with local organizations support NOCCCD’s responsibility and commitment to contribute to the surrounding communities in which we live and from which we receive intellectual, academic, and staffing resources.
Campus Food Banks
Every student has a better opportunity to learn and excel when their basic needs are met. All of NOCCCD’s campuses partner with local non-profit organizations to provide food pantries where students can pick up snacks, groceries, and personal hygiene products so they can focus on learning with fewer distractions.
For specific days and hours, information on what items and services are available, and instructions on how to take advantage of food pantry services on your campus, please follow the links below.
OCTA Bus Pass Program
The District partners with OCTA (Orange County Transit Authority) as part of their Community College Pass program. This program lets full and part-time students at Cypress College and Fullerton College ride for free on any OC fixed bus route.
Center for Entrepreneurship
The NOCCCD Center For Entrepreneurship CFE) is a hub for students, entrepreneurs, and members of the community to come together and exchange ideas and information. The CFE is funded by a portion of an $8.5 million grant awarded by the state and Senator Josh Newman to the NorthSTAR OC Collaborative, a consortium of organizations that pool resources to help dedicated innovators address social and environmental issues.
Partner Organizations
The following is only a partial list of the many organizations NOCCCD works with in the pursuit of our mission.
We Welcome Your Partnership
The NOCCCD leadership team is always interested in expanding our programs and partnerships with interested organizations and businesses. Partnerships have proven to be a viable portal to success, unlocking new depths of insight, pathways to graduate and employment, experience-based learning and student financial assistance.