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Peer Navigator Program

Enhance Your College Experience with Peer Support

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A program for students, by students. Connect with resources to help you thrive.

What is the Peer Navigator Program?

  • Supporting Students, Building Futures
  • Did you know 1 in 5 students in the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) experiences housing insecurity? This program was created to address this and other challenges by training fellow students to help you find the support you need.
  • Our mission is to Connect, Guide, and Empower. We train 40 LACCD students with lived experience to connect 1,200 of their peers to vital services, including:
    • Housing & Financial Aid
    • Academic & Mental Health Support
    • Public Assistance & Employment Services
  • Partnership Info: This program is managed by the City of LA's Youth Development Department (YDD) in partnership with Managed Career Solutions (MCS) and Para Los Niños (PLN) and is funded by the U.S. Department of Labor and the City of Los Angeles.

Become a Peer Navigator

Become a Peer Navigator
  • Get paid to make a real difference on your campus. This is a paid, 6-month work and learning opportunity to build your skills and help your fellow students succeed.
  • What's In It For You?
    1. Excellent Pay: $25.00 per hour.
    2. Flexible Schedule: 12-13 hours per week that works around your classes.
    3. Build Your Resume: Gain valuable skills in resource navigation, professional development, and financial literacy.
  • Are You Eligible?
    1. You must be:
      • City of Los Angeles resident
      • Full-time LA Community College student
      • Ages 18-25
      • Legally able to work in the U.S. with a valid Social Security Number
      • Qualified as low-income
  • How to Apply:
    1. Complete the short interest form by August 30, 2025.
    2. Qualified candidates will be invited for interviews in early September.
    3. Selected candidates will be guided to complete a full application on the City's HIRE LA website.
  • Apply Now: bit.ly/YDDpeernavigator

Host a Peer Navigator

Host a Peer Navigator
  • Is your on-campus center or organization looking to expand its reach and support more students? Host a trained Peer Navigator at no cost to you.
  • Why Host?
    • A Valuable, No-Cost Resource: Navigators are paid by our workforce service providers, so your center incurs no personnel costs.
    • Direct Support for Students: Gain a team member trained to connect students with vital housing, mental health, and academic resources.
    • Leverage Lived Experience.
    • Benefit from Navigators who understand student challenges firsthand and are trained in trauma-informed care and crisis de-escalation.
  • What Do Hosts Provide?
    • A designated workspace for the Navigator to hold confidential meetings.
    • A staff member to serve as a primary point of contact and supervisor.
    • Opportunities to integrate the Navigator into your referral process and staff meetings.

Contact Us

  • For any questions about the Peer Navigator Program, including how to apply, how to host a navigator, or general inquiries: YDD-YouthProtection@lacity.org