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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
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
The right amount of higher education
February 13, 2015 6:30 pm Comments Off on The right amount of higher educationYou don’t have to commit to four years of college to increase your income In choosing a career, it’s important to know your personal interests and talents, the job outlook for occupations matching your interests and talents, the education required, and the earnings you can expect – annually and over a lifetime. Several recent economics… read more
A Head’s Up on Financial Aid
April 15, 2016 5:20 pm Comments Off on A Head’s Up on Financial AidHeadache-saving changes are coming. Changes are coming to the financial aid process that will make it easier to apply for help and plan ahead for college. Beginning October 1, 2016, students will be able to file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2017-18 year. This pushes the application date up by… read more
Be a STEM Success @ LMC!
April 15, 2016 5:28 pm Comments Off on Be a STEM Success @ LMC!We’ll help you every step of the way. Are you interested in an exciting career of discovery and exploration? Do you like solving problems, working in diverse teams, and innovating ways to make positive impacts on the world? Then come join the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) Program at Los Medanos College! Studying a STEM… read more
Employers reach out to LMC for their workforce needs
April 15, 2016 5:29 pm Comments Off on Employers reach out to LMC for their workforce needsToday, more than 600,000 jobs, most of them technical, are going unfilled across the nation. Business and industry are seeking both tried-and-true and innovative workforce development strategies to develop highly skilled technical workers with the right capabilities. Let us share four examples of how employers can and do access technical training and education for their… read more