Welcome to the TRIO Writing Success Project

Students at First-Gen Celebration

The Writing Success Project is a TRIO Student Support Services program supporting first-generation college students who have financial need, and students with disabilities.

Students in the TRIO WSP receive tutoring in reading and writing, as well as help applying for scholarships, planning their transfer pathway, exploring careers, developing financial literacy, and connecting with an inspiring community of peers.

Events and Community
Money Smarts: Budgeting and Saving

Sign up to join us by Zoom for this 3-part series:

Friday, 3/13, 12 pm - 1:30 pm: Budgeting and saving

Friday, 3/20, 12 pm - 1:30 pm: Credit Part 1 -- How financial credit works

Friday, 3/27, 12 pm - 1:30 pm: Credit Part 2 -- How to build or repair your credit

Join us for a conversation about important personal finance topics with Victor Vazquez, a bank executive and personal finance educator who makes this intimidating topic approachable!

First-Gen Transfer Panel

Join the conversation with 5 CCSF students who have transferred to their 4-year universities. Panelists will discuss how they succeeded at City College, and share advice about how to reach your transfer goals!

  • Tuesday, April 14 at 2:00 in HBB 140
Career Resources at CCSF
  • Thursday, 2/26, 1:30 pm-2:30 pm, Join us in R232 or online!

Come learn from TRIO career counselor Jimmy Ly about the types of support that the Career Center can offer you, from finding a career and major to identifying internship and job opportunities. We'll also learn about the Employment Specialists, who connect CCSF students with internships, training, and jobs in their chosen industries.

Getting Involved on Campus!
  • Tuesday, 3/10, 1 pm - 2 pm, in R232 or online! Register for the workshop here.

Join us to learn tips on how to find communities and opportunities on campus from fellow peer mentors!

De-Stress Session: Writing, Mindfulness, and Mental Health
  • Tuesday, 3/10, 2 pm - 3:30 pm, in R232!  

Join us, along with English instructor Athena Kashyap, to develop mindfulness and writing strategies for handling stress and improving overall well-being.

De-Stressing Workshop: Writing and Wellness
  • Tuesday, 3/17, 2 pm - 3:15 pm, in R232!

Join us, along with English instructor Athena Kashyap, to learn and practice strategies for resilience!

Wellness Walk and Lunch (with TRIO Peer Mentors)
  • Wednesday, 3/25, 11 am - 12:30 pm, Sign up to let us know you plan to attend!

Meet fellow WSP students and peer mentors! Lunch Provided!

WSP Book Club
  • Thursday, 3/26, 3 pm - 4:30 pm, join us in R232 or online through Zoom 

We will be discussing our readings of The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath.