We are excited to welcome you to Los Medanos College (LMC)! Whether you are interested in online, hybrid, or in-person classes, we offer a plethora of opportunities for you to do college YOUR way through our programs, services, and instruction. LMC is here to help you navigate the potential challenges of college, such as financial, personal, and social disruptions.  Below are key support...

Students can apply for a variety of financial assistance options by completing and submitting either the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the California Dream Act Application (CADAA). Complete only one of the applications (not both), according to the citizenship requirements: You are eligible to complete the FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov if you are a: U.S. citizen ...

The LMC Marketplace, which began in Spring 2017 as the Food Pantry, is a student-led program that provides free supplemental food and community-based resources to assist students in their time of need. Whether you forgot to make your lunch, are waiting for your financial aid award, or are saving money for other expenses, the LMC Marketplace is here to help you. It is open to all currently...

In Spring 2020, Los Medanos College was selected to participate in Caring Campus, an initiative of the Institute for Evidence-Based Change that engages classified professionals in developing behavioral commitments to proactively support and interact with students. LMC’s classified professionals and campus community were excited for the opportunity to further enhance services and support for...

By reading Career Focus magazine and this article, you have taken the first step to “Show Up” and learn how Los Medanos College can help you “Move Up” to a better life! Hall of Fame teacher and advocate Jaime Escalante once said, “Education is the key to success,” and LMC is committed to helping all members of the community succeed. It is important to remember that “college” can...

Want to jump-start your career or college path in just a few months? Questioning whether college is even the right choice for you? These two-class certificates are the perfect place to start! Los Medanos College is now offering tuition-free, short-term, noncredit certificates!  These programs can prepare you to enter rapidly growing fields in the Bay Area. With no tuition and no grades, there’s...

Los Medanos College staff work hard to build relationships with local employers, so that students have access to great jobs. In addition to information sessions and career fairs, LMC develops high-quality, paid internships with premier employers. In Fall 2021, Los Medanos College once again had three students participate in an Instrumentation internship at East Bay Municipal Utilities District...

Learn more English to get a better job! Knowing more than one language is impressive, and learning English takes practice. If you need the basics, Los Medanos College has it. If you are ready for intermediate and advanced skills, LMC has that, too: you can choose General & Career English or Academic English. LMC offers six (6) levels of English as a Second Language (ESL) certificates in...

Directions to take Career Coach  Go to www.losmedanos.edu/career/ and click on “Discover your Path – Learn More”  Select “Take Career Assessment” Select “Take the Assessment” Select “6 questions”  to begin the Quick Start Assessment! WHAT’S NEXT? Explore  Learn about different industries and the jobs within them.  Connect Find guidance and experience...

Wondering what your future after LMC might look like at the University of California (UC) or California State University (CSU)? Los Medanos College partners with these four-year institutions to create Transfer Bound, a tool you can use to explore majors related to your academic and career interests. Try it out now! Directions to use Transfer Bound a. Go to wwww.transferbound.com and review...

Job titles and compensation are obtained from O*NET Online, a resource sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, and reflect workforce data from within California. 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,...