Career Focus A to Z Los Medanos College
Accounting
Certificate of Achievement in Accounting
Associate of Science in Accounting
Accounting positions in many types of organizations including accounting/CPA firms, small businesses, large corporations, banks, hospitals, schools systems and government agencies preparing financial statements, balance sheets and tax returns. Transfer to four-year University for a bachelor’s degree in...
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Online Education It’s Getting Bigger and Better
Los Medanos College (LMC) is growing its online education program to offer more opportunities for students to complete their degrees and certificates in ways that meet their needs. In 2019, LMC received a $500,000 grant from the California Community College Chancellor’s Office as part of its California Virtual Campus – Online Education Initiative (CVC-OEI). This investment is being used to...
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$100 Textbooks? That’s So Nineties!
As the name implies, the Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) program works to improve learning, teaching, and accessibility for all students at Los Medanos College (LMC) through the use of courses with no textbook costs – just using digital resources freely available to students. Students enrolled in ZTC courses have open, free access to software platforms and homework sites. ZTC courses use Open...
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LMC-New Facility: New Fitness Complex in Great Shape
Los Medanos College (LMC) is excited to announce the opening of its new Kinesiology & Athletics Complex (KAC), which features a Fitness Center available for all students enrolled in the training class. The Center has four main areas to meet different goals:
CARDIOVASCULAR TRAINING, which includes stationary bikes, treadmills, tread climbers, and elliptical trainers
STRENGTH TRAINING,...
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LMC-New Facility: Student Union &Conference Center Promotes Collaboration
A new Student Union opened this Spring at Los Medanos College (LMC), creating a hub for campus and community engagement. This long-awaited building provides numerous spaces for students and the community to gather, connect, and grow outside of the classroom.
The lower floor of the Student Union includes a new Bookstore, Food Services area, Student Lounge, Food Pantry, and a Conference Center....
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PTEC: A Fast Track to Technical (AND FINANCIAL!) Success
Exciting things are happening right now in the Process Technology (PTEC) program at Los Medanos College (LMC), and we want you to join us! The PTEC curriculum prepares you to safely operate industrial equipment in a wide range of high-tech settings. Have you ever wondered what it takes to clean up solid waste in the environment? Process technicians do that! Contemplated how crude oil becomes...
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Cutting-Edge Tech, Cutting-Edge Education
There is exciting news in the Physical Sciences Department at Los Medanos College (LMC)! Over the past year, we have been upgrading our spectrophotometers – instruments that we use to explore and investigate visible wavelengths of light. Simply put, any time light visibly changes color after passing through a solution, this instrument can be used to analyze the change. The Spectronic™ 200...
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Creative Careers for Creative People
As a first-generation college student struggling with which direction to take my education, I was guided by the Graphic Communications staff who helped me through the whole process. They have years of real design industry experience, which gives the students a first-hand look at what to expect when they complete the program. Not only do they help direct you and answer any questions you have, they...
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Journalism Program: Produces Careers, Awards, and… Sharknados
The Journalism Program at Los Medanos College (LMC) prepares students for a wide range of careers. Those who have studied in the program and worked on the award-winning student newspaper, the Experience, have moved into careers in media organizations, marketing, and teaching, as well as law and business. One example is former LMC Experience Editor-in-Chief, Adria Watson, who now works at the news...
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Transfer Services Opens Up Options
Many students plan to transfer to a four-year institution after completing an Associate Degree at Los Medanos College (LMC), and the Transfer Services team works hard to help make that goal a reality. We provide comprehensive services and resources to clarify transfer information and processes. Our staff can help you ensure that your courses will transfer efficiently, and you may even qualify for...
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