Students
The 2.4 million students within the California Community Colleges system serve as the basis for the economic revitalization of California's workforce. Through its vocational endeavors, the CCC system has played a pivotal role in preparing nurses, firefighters, police, welders, auto mechanics, airplane mechanics, and construction workers to help mold the society of California.
The students of this largest system of education in the world are represented through a statewide students' union known as the Student Senate for California Community Colleges (SSCCC). This body is composed of 3 students from each of the 10 regions of California designated by the SSCCC for a total 30 Regional Senators. These Regional Senators are elected annually in their respective regions.
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