The right amount of higher education

You 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 studies shed light on the outlook for national and local...
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Cutting-Edge Careers in Advanced Manufacturing

Hot 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 program...
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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 the Bay Area, and all across the...
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Stories of success fill our halls and our communities

Ask almost any student or graduate and they’ll tell you a pretty compelling story of how Los Medanos College changed their life. LMC has impacted the lives of tens of thousands of people, and the success and vibrancy of our communities for the past 40 years. There are many stories of success that our students, alumni, faculty, staff, and community partners have to share.  Here are just a few of...
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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...
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Associate Degrees for Transfer Guarantee Acceptance at Cal State Universities

How 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 can answer yes to both of these questions, check out the College’s Associate Degrees for...
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Dynamic Careers in Computer Support and Network Security

Providing 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 career choices and great wages. According to...
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Internships link learning to real world

East 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. “Students are directly...
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