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What are Soft Skills and why are they so important?
February 12, 2015 9:39 pm Comments Off on What are Soft Skills and why are they so important?Being successful at your job requires skills that are not necessarily taught in the classroom. Skills that are not technical or task-oriented, often referred to as soft skills, are important to a successful and productive career. Examples of soft skills include: Interpersonal skills Integrity Professionalism Initiative Dependability and reliability Critical thinking According to the 2014… read more
Internships link learning to real world
February 12, 2015 6:40 pm Comments Off on Internships link learning to real worldEast Bay Municipal Utility District • Phillips 66 • Shell When thinking about what these companies have in common, there is an important connection that is transforming our college and community that some may not know: each recently provided valuable work experience to interns through the Cooperative Work Experience Education Program at Los Medanos College…. read more
Associate Degrees for Transfer Guarantee Acceptance at Cal State Universities
February 12, 2015 7:27 pm Comments Off on Associate Degrees for Transfer Guarantee Acceptance at Cal State UniversitiesHow would it feel to know that you will be accepted to a Cal State University (CSU) when you’ve completed your associate degree at Los Medanos College? Would you like to know that each class you take will get you closer to transferring, and that you aren’t wasting any effort, time and money? If you… read more
Dynamic Careers in Computer Support and Network Security
February 12, 2015 7:22 pm Comments Off on Dynamic Careers in Computer Support and Network SecurityProviding support for computers and keeping them secure are ongoing needs in today’s companies. LMC’s Computer Science Department offers a number of options to help you prepare for a career in these dynamic, high-demand fields in the Bay Area. In addition to developing your technical skills, LMC’s programs provide you with new job skills, better… read more
Cutting-Edge Careers in Advanced Manufacturing
February 13, 2015 6:20 pm Comments Off on Cutting-Edge Careers in Advanced ManufacturingHot jobs are available in these hot careers! In 2012, Los Medanos College and the Contra Costa Community College District served as the consortium leads for Design It – Build It – Ship It (DBS), a 4-year, $14.9 million U.S. Department of Labor-funded initiative in the East Bay under the Obama Administration’s Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College Career Training… read more
So what is STEM anyway?
February 13, 2015 6:10 pm Comments Off on So what is STEM anyway?A career booster with a solid foundation in science, technology, engineering and math! Looking for a job that’s interesting and rewarding? How about a career field that’s growing fast, pays well, and offers financial security? You may want to consider careers based on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics—STEM for short—which are on the rise in… read more