2019 LMC Career Focus magazine

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The 4CD Promise

“First Time + Full Time = Free Tuition” (FT3)

By David Wahl, M.Ed., Workforce & Economic Development Manager

For the second year, beginning in the Fall 2019 semester, the Contra Costa Community College District (4CD) will offer the 4CD Promise Program: “First Time + Full Time = Free Tuition” (FT3). All three 4CD colleges – Contra Costa College (CCC), Diablo Valley College (DVC) and Los Medanos College (LMC) – will provide free tuition for all eligible first-time, full-time students for an entire year! In 2018-19, over 2,200 students took advantage of the FT3 program.

Q How does the Contra Costa Community College District’s FT3 Promise work?

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4 Have an educational plan on file 4 Complete a minimum of 12 units for the semester with a GPA of 2.0 or higher

By completing at least 12 units each primary semester of your first year, you could receive a refund of your tuition! Here’s how it works:

4 Receive a refund of your enrollment fees!!!

Once you have successfully completed your first term, you will automatically be enrolled in the program for the subsequent semester. As long as you complete 12 units with a 2.0 GPA, you will earn another refund of your enrollment fees. It’s that easy to receive free tuition for an entire year with us!

4 Be a first-time college student 4 Enroll in a minimum of 12 units 4 Be a California resident or otherwise exempt from paying non-resident tuition fees (e.g. AB540) 4 Complete the FT3 Promise Program Application 4 Complete the Federal Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act application

4 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act application

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A student must complete 12 or more units per primary semester (Fall & Spring). Completing a class means receiving a final grade in the course (including A, B, C, D, F, P, NP, but not including W, FW, I, MW). In addition, students must maintain at least a 2.00 GPA while participating in the program.

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The FT3 Promise will cover the $46 per unit enrollment/tuition fee at all 4CD colleges. The student will be responsible for any books, supplies, and materials fees that a class requires. The student will still be responsible for other non-course fees.

Q If I have any early college credit, am I eligible to apply for the FT3 Promise program? Does a Summer session class disqualify a student's first-time status for the Fall term for the FT3 Promise?

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The student may take courses in the Summer term immediately prior to the Fall term, and still be considered a first-time student. In addition, a student who enters the College with Advanced Placement or college credits earned while concurrently in high school is still considered a first-time student.

“Thanks to the investment from the state, our FT3 Promise presents a tremendous opportunity for our students,” said Dr. Bob Kratochvil, President of Los Medanos College. “The program was designed to increase college access and completion for firsttime students in our community, and we are excited to have another avenue for supporting their success.

Hundreds of students have already benefitted from this College Promise, and we hope many more will take advantage of FT3 as they begin their journey from college to career at LMC.” The California College Promise Program was signed into law

by Governor Jerry Brown last October under Assembly Bill 19, which allowed California’s community colleges to provide tuition-free education to students.

The bill was authored to promote and encourage a college-going culture throughout the state, and to increase completion rates among community college students.

You can find out more about free tuition on the district’s website, http://www.4cd.edu/ed/cp.

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Early College Credit High school students in East Contra Costa County are saving time and money by taking advantage of the Early College Credit programs at Los Medanos College (LMC). Students are getting a head start on their college careers by taking college-level courses at both LMC and on their high school campus – significantly improving their chances of graduating from college with a certificate, earning a degree, or being ready to transfer to another accredited institution of higher education at an accelerated rate. This year, over 2,800 students in East Contra Costa County will participate in an Early College Credit class at little or no cost.

By Kelly Green, M.S., K-12 Senior Program Coordinator

“I applaud the innovative approach LMC has taken in regards to partnering with our local high schools. I am thrilled with the strong partnership we have with LMC and the alignment of our goal to ensure students are “college ready” and able to take advantage of the many LMC programs, ranging from the transfer program to the various certification programs offered,” Todd Whitmire, Principal of Pittsburg High School.

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College Connect Los Medanos College partners with Pittsburg High School (PHS) to provide a cohort of students with an opportunity to take college classes at the LMC Pittsburg Campus four days a week as part of a “College Connect” program. These students take classes at PHS in the morning, and then continue their coursework taking college classes in the afternoon. Students in the “College Connect” program have the opportunity to earn nine college units before they graduate from high school… for free! In 2019-2020, the program will expand to serve Antioch High School.

Articulated high school classes have been approved by LMC faculty to have curriculum similar to a comparable college course. Credit is generally awarded to students who earn an “A” or “B” in the class and on the class final.

The grade earned on the class final is notated as “Credit by Exam” on the student’s college transcript, similar to Advanced Placement (AP) credit.

More than 20 high school courses are articulated with LMC this year at all seven comprehensive high schools in East Contra Costa County.

Dual Enrollment Dual enrollment college classes are taught by LMC faculty with the same rigor and content as regular college courses, and are offered on the high school campus – allowing students

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access to college classes they might not otherwise have the opportunity to take. These dual enrollment classes are open to all students on that high school campus, and require that both the parent and the principal sign to approve the registration form. For 2018-19, LMC’s dual enrollment offerings include more than 20 class sections on eight different local high school campuses.

Last year alone, more than 2,000 students earned college credit through LMC’s Early College Credit programs. These students have saved

the equivalent of over $85,000 in community college tuition costs, and over $690,000 in combined CSU/ UC four-year college tuition costs!

Los Medanos College invites your East Contra Costa County high school students to become LMC Early College Credit Scholars.

To learn more about current Early College Credit options with LMC, please visit https://www.losmedanos.edu/ earlycollegecredit/.

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Library Services

By Christina Goff, M.S., Instructional/Library Director

As you enter the space, it is hard not to notice the quiet hum of activity in the building: people at a table near the entrance, working on a community puzzle; children and preschool teachers sitting on the vibrantly colored rugs of the children’s reading area; students working on posters or reading textbooks at the tables; study groups writing chemical equations on a white board; and almost every computer in use. Looking around, it is evident the Los Medanos College Library is full of people working hard to reach their goals and to support their own success. Used by students and community members alike, the Library provides everyone with a place to learn, information to explore, and the people to support your exploration.

In addition to the Library, the building is home to a large community room used for College and public events, conference and meeting rooms, and an art gallery with a rotating calendar of exhibits. While the majority of users are currently enrolled students, the Library is open to the public and serves as a wonderful resource for the entire community. Once inside, Library users can take advantage of the many services and resources available. Computers, a scanner, printer, and copy machines are available to all, and wireless connectivity is available for

students currently enrolled at LMC. With open seating for more than 200 on the main level, there are many options for individuals and groups looking for a place to work. All are welcome to browse and read the books, magazines, or newspapers in the Library, although borrowing is limited to the College community.

The primary mission of the LMC Library is to support the academic programs offered at the College, by ensuring all students have access to the information they need to be

successful in their coursework, degree programs, and careers. However, the skills needed to find and evaluate information are not only important to students. With claims of “fake news” and misuse of personal data making headlines almost daily, these skills are more crucial than ever. The volume of information available to users has never been greater, which also means an increase in the amount of inaccurate and unreliable information to which people are exposed. In fact, Dictionary. com recently declared “misinformation” the word of the year for 2018. The best way to counteract the spread of false and misleading information is to

critically evaluate every story before you share it, and – more importantly – before you believe it. LMC Librarians are on hand to help all Library users navigate the current media landscape and develop the information habits necessary to be a savvy student, employee, consumer, and citizen.

For more information about Library resources and services, including research guides on a variety of topics, please visit the LMC Library website at https://www.losmedanos.edu/ library/.

Whether you are a college student working on paper, a job seeker updating your resume, or just looking to remain current in your existing career, the LMC Library can help you reach your goal.

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Nurses Wanted

By Sharon Goldfarb, RN, MSN, FNP, BC, Associate Dean of Nursing & Allied Health

The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that the nursing shortage will persist through 2025. In addition to nationwide shortages, the need for qualified nurses is impacted by health trends such as the aging baby-boomers, the sky-rocketing obesity epidemic and the need for chronic disease management – especially diabetes and its complications. The healthcare field is also rapidly expanding and evolving with new discoveries, medications, and technologies. For example, the science of genetics, genomics, and epigenetics is changing the medical field dramatically. At the convergence of all these factors is the crucial need for highly-skilled nurses.

Los Medanos College is meeting the challenge head-on. LMC is proud of its three nursing programs that educate and train more than 100 nursing students a year: the Licensed Vocational Nursing (LVN) program; the Associate Degree in Nursing (AND) program; and the LVNto-RN program. The nurses who graduate from LMC have a stellar reputation in the community, and the Nursing program has a 100% job placement rate.

(RNs) is an important element of LMC’s Nursing program. The faculty leads for the secondyear cohort include Trang Nguyen and Colin McDowell, both seasoned medical-surgical nurses, and many talented clinical instructors who train the students with the College’s clinical partners: Sutter Health, John Muir Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente, Contra Costa Regional Medical Center, and UCSF.

The LVN program admits 32 new students every three semesters under the tutelage of Assistant Professor Deborah Hawkes, who has been an emergency nurse at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center since 1994 and an instructor at LMC for 18 years. She is in the process of piloting a virtual simulation program to use current technologies to enhance clinical knowledge.

The Nursing faculty at Los Medanos College are well-educated and

accomplished in their profession, yet the program’s distinction truly lies in its dedication to and support of students. Kristina Silva, class of 2018 said, “The LMC nursing program is a wonderful place because the staff is more supportive than any other nursing school. They want to see you succeed and will do everything to help you succeed.” LMC’s most recent statistics attest to this fact. For the class that graduated in May 2018, Los Medanos College had the second lowest attrition rate in the state – at only 4%. In addition, the College had a 100% pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX). All of LMC’s students also progressed into BSN or graduate-level

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programs. Through partnerships with California State University, East Bay, the Ohio University online BSN, and Touro University’s accelerated ADN to Master’s in Nursing, Los Medanos College is meeting the challenge of having a strong and well-educated workforce.

“The LMC nursing program is a wonderful place because the staff is more supportive than any other nursing school. They want to see you succeed and will do everything to help you succeed.” — Kristina Silva

The ADN training takes two years, with a new cohort of 32 students entering each Fall semester. Their nursing education journey begins with nursing fundamentals, pharmacology, skills lab, and medical-surgical nursing.

It is exciting to see the students’ transformation under the skilled instruction of the program faculty: Julie O’Brien, a long-time medicalsurgical nurse at John Muir Walnut Creek; Joanne Bent, the program’s fundamental and psychiatric content expert; and the newest addition to the Nursing team, Jeremy Weed, who is completing his clinical doctorate.

Based on attrition and grant funding, the second-year LVN-to-RN cohort increases to 40 students for the final two semesters. Having a pathway for LVNs to become Registered Nurses

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Work Experience Program a “Win-Win” for Students and Employers

By Cynthia Perez-Nicholas M.Ed., CWEE & Career Services Coordinator

Cooperative Work Experience Education (CWEE) is a long-standing, opportunity-based program. “It is such a great program from which to take advantage and we need to get word out of its benefits to all LMC students,” said Cynthia Perez-Nicholas, Cooperative Work Experience Coordinator at Los Medanos College. The CWEE program allows students to earn college units for their current job, internship, or volunteer experience. In essence, they are earning college credits for work they are already doing. Employers also benefit, by supervising students who are eager to apply and grow their skills. Ultimately, this employer/employee relationship provides a meaningful work experience through agreed upon learning objectives and performance evaluations that can be applied to real-life career aspirations.

How does it work?

The CWEE program can be leveraged as a work-based learning experience and is structured like independent study, where the student’s job is the class. Anthony Davi, Cooperative Work Experience Education instructor at LMC said, “The course gives the employed student a great opportunity to pick up extra units without having to worry about attending weekly classes and testing.” These extra units often can help students who need to obtain full-time status for financial aid purposes or as elective units that count towards a degree, certificate, or transfer.

Jack Stehn, a student at Los Medanos College who completed the course

over the summer said, “Aside from allowing me to maintain all my requirements for my financial aid, it truly did help me professionally. I used my volunteer work at a non-profit and it gave me the extra time and focus that I wanted to maximize my impact.

It helped motivate me Jack Stehn to become better and more efficient as a professional.”

Los Medanos College offers three types of Cooperative Work Experience Education courses: one for students

whose job does not relate to their major; another for students whose job relates to their major; and a third for students who are working in an internship. Students can earn 1-4 college units, depending on how many hours a week are worked. Perez-Nicholas said, “If a student has a job, there is a CWEE course available, and this opportunity should be taken advantage of at least once while here at LMC. It will definitely benefit a student’s academic career.”

“If a student has a job, there is a CWEE course available, and this opportunity should be taken advantage of at least once while here at LMC. It will definitely benefit a student’s academic career.” — Cynthia Perez-Nicholas

Who do I contact for more information?

For more information please visit the CWEE website https://www.losmedanos.edu/cwee or contact Cynthia Perez-Nicholas at cperez@losmedanos.edu.

Los Medanos College is excited to announce the launch of its brand new Career Services Program. Beginning in Fall 2018, career exploration and preparation opportunities expanded for LMC students. Working closely with industry experts and the Bay Area’s top companies, Career Services offers: • Skills-based assessments and guidance on choosing a major • Individual career counseling • Career and major “boot camps” • Company tours and job shadowing • Resume and interview coaching Learn more about career activities and exploration opportunities at www.losmedanos.edu/career.

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Job and Career Fairs Open Doors to Career Opportunities after Graduation

By Tara Sanders, M.A., Manager, Workforce & Economic Development

Each Spring, Los Medanos College (LMC) invites hundreds of employers – from Sacramento to San Jose – to connect with current students and alumni. Internships, part-time jobs, and career positions are all available, as employers continue to turn to community colleges to train and develop their workforce.

The annual Industrial Technologies Job Fair is anticipated every year, with success stories flooding in after each event. Current and graduating students, as well as alumni, from LMC’s Appliance Service Technology, Automotive Technology, Electrical & Instrumentation Technology (ETEC), Process Technology (PTEC), and Welding Technology programs are invited to spend an afternoon with local employers eager to connect with prospective employees.

Kyle Terry, who completed his Certificate of Achievement in both Electrical and Instrumentation Technology in 2014, recalls the

importance of the job fair as a student and now also finds value as an employer: “I remember going to job fairs in 2013 and 2014 before I graduated, and I got a ton of information about upcoming summer internships as well as getting to meet some possible employers.

Fast forward to 2015: East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD), the company that hired me in December 2014, had me represent them at the LMC Job Fair. It was an awesome experience being able to inform students about upcoming jobs and the application process at EBMUD. It was also great, as a ‘success story,’ having the opportunity to encourage other students to not give up and to let them know there are plenty of jobs.”

The annual Industrial Technologies Job Fair is anticipated every year, with success stories flooding in after each event.

While Advanced Manufacturing students have continued bringing employers to campus for prospective hiring, health and public safety employers also come to campus in the Spring looking to hire Nursing, Emergency Medical Services and Fire Technology graduates.

In Spring 2018, more than 40 employers set up in the LMC Gymnasium, excited to meet with East Contra Costa County’s future nurses, EMTs, and fire service professionals. And, while the expected hospitals and fire departments showed up, so did representation from various military branches, skilled nursing facilities, and community clinics. As LMC continues to teach in-demand and industry-standard curriculum, employers from multiple areas continue to look to the College as a premier workforce training site, known for producing qualified, topnotch graduates.

As the demand continues to grow, the job fair events will evolve to offer

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not only internships and career hiring opportunities, but also serve as career exploration events for those who may still be deciding which career pathway is right for them. While some students are still exploring and undecided, others may have an overall interest but haven’t yet pinned down which course of study within a particular industry is the best fit. With job fairs and other work-based learning opportunities, like company tours and classroom guest speakers, LMC continues to expose students to career pathways and the world of work – supporting informed and successful career opportunities.

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Strong Workforce Program Making Investments That Matter

By Natalie Hannum, M.P.A., Dean of Workforce and Economic Development

When the state legislature declared that California’s economic competitiveness is fueled, in part, by the strength of its regional economics and skilled workforce, it quickly followed up with funding for community colleges to develop “more and better” career education programs to meet this need.

The Strong Workforce Program was developed to meet the socio-economic needs of California by addressing the need for “middle skill” workers as a means to fuel the economy, and to support social and economic mobility for workers. Middle skill careers are those careers described as needing more than a high school diploma, but less than a bachelor’s degree.

Los Medanos College (LMC) has a long history of supporting Career Programs and middle skill workers, so receiving additional funds to both improve and expand programs was welcomed. LMC’s investment strategy was to evaluate and improve existing programs first, then consider starting new programs in the future.

Investments could only be made in programs that met specific supply and demand criteria, and provided pathways, credentials, certificates and/ or degrees in programs that would align to improved wages. LMC had many programs that met these criteria (see LMC Stars on the following page) and investments were made in programs like Computer Science, Public Safety, and Welding Technology, but one program called out loudly for a comprehensive investment: Automotive Technology.

Having started in 1974, LMC’s Automotive Technology program saw its last expansion in 2000. Much had changed and continues to change within the industry and the region – including the number of cars on the road due to expanded growth in East Contra Costa County – and significant changes is cars and trucks due to innovation and technology. Quite simply, the shop needed to be retooled

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Having started in 1974, LMC’s Automotive Technology program saw its last expansion in 2000.

to meet the needs of the current industry, and the curriculum needed to be revamped to address advancing technologies, such as those used in hybrid, electric, and diesel automobiles and trucks.

The program already had elements of an excellent program, including: strong partnerships with industry that include Subaru, Audi, and Chrysler/Fiat as part of the NC3/MOPAR credentialing program; strong pathways with local high schools, whereby students could

be begin courses while in high school and receive LMC college credit; and a dedicated faculty committed to making changes, which made the investment much less risky.

Today, with a completely renovated shop and classroom, state-of-the-art equipment, re-envisioned curriculum, and the third full-time instructor, the Automotive Technology program is poised to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities that are essential in today’s job market. The goals

for the program are to provide top quality training and education for those seeking this very satisfying and indemand career. The program also wants to move from its Bronze Star status, as designated by the California Community College Chancellor’s Office, to Silver Star status or higher.

With an outstanding facility, current and innovative curriculum, strong industry relationships, and dedicated faculty, that goal is achievable.

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LMC Graduates Reach for the “Stars” Los Medanos College Career Education Programs Advancing Economic & Social Mobility

By Natalie Hannum, M.P.A., Dean of Workforce and Economic Development

California Community Colleges Strong Workforce Stars is an annual recognition and celebration for career education programs, also known as career technical education, whose students show significant gains in factors important for advancing social mobility represented by: •

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Attainment of the regional living wage by 70% or more

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90% or more were employed in a job similar to their field of study

Strong Workforce Stars is an output of the Strong Workforce Program, an annual recurring investment of $200 million to spur career education in California Community Colleges (see article on previous page).

2018 LMC Strong Workforce Stars A number of LMC’s career education programs were recognized as 2018 Strong Workforce Stars for their programmatic achievements:

Bronze Stars — Graduates met a high bar in one category • Electrical & Instrumentation Technology: 78% increase in earnings

Gold Stars — Graduates achieved strong outcomes in all three categories: earnings gains, living wages, and employment in a job similar to their field of study

• Welding Technology: 93% increase in earnings • Automotive Technology: 109% increase in earnings

• Early Childhood Education: 54% increase in earnings and 90% of students are employed in a job similar to their field of study

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Faculty Led: Career education faculty contribute to students’ employment outcomes by working in the industry while teaching, staying connected through sector-based associations, and/or participating in professional networks.

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Student Centered: Effective programs respond to the priorities, experiences, and needs of the students through career counseling, educational planning, progress monitoring, tutoring, and one-on-one faculty intervention when a student is falling behind.

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Data Informed: Effective programs continuously use data and evidence to direct the development and delivery of their offerings, often by soliciting information from students and employers.

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Intersegmentally Engaged: Strong Workforce Stars often jump start high school students on a path to employment through dual enrollment, articulation agreements, and/or summer bridge programs.

• Computer Networking: 100% of students are employed in a job similar to their field of study • Administration of Justice: 130% increase in earnings

Silver Stars — Graduates demonstrated strong outcomes in two of these employment and earnings categories

• Process Technology: 54% increase in earnings and 71% of students attained the regional living wage

Career Directed: Top programs reinforce paths to employment through the integration of realworld experiences such as hands-on simulations, project-based learning, field experiences and internships.

• Appliance Repair: 56% increase in earnings

• Registered Nursing: 83% increase in earnings, 77% of students attained the regional living wage and 100% of students are employed in a job similar to their field of study

• Basic Law Enforcement Academy: 240% increase in earnings and 97% of students attained the regional living wage

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• Fire Technology: 120% increase in earnings In addition to themes in the types of programs that generate strong levels of economic mobility – such as health care, manufacturing, and public service – six program characteristics emerged that are hallmarks of effective, evidence-based practices. Strong Workforce Stars are generally: 1.

Industry Driven: Programs use a range of strategies that expand their relationships with employers designed to build trust, understand occupational expectations and trends, and position themselves as a go-to source for future employees.

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Considered together, these characteristics provide useful guideposts for developing and delivering Los Medanos College career education programs in any sector.

For more information on the Strong Workforce Stars Program, please visit: https://www. losmedanos.edu/news/lmcnews/stars.aspx.

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Student Services

Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS)

“I love the diversity and perseverance of our students. I like that we come from difference places and have different goals and values, yet we are united through education and the love of learning.”

Robert Delgado EOPS Program Assistant

By Steven Freeman, Jr., M.B.A., Academic/Student Services Manager, EOPS/CARE

From offering book vouchers to organizing workshops, Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) is continuing to motivate underprepared students to succeed at Los Medanos College.

“We are with our students every step of the way. We provide encouragement and tough love when needed, in order to help them to reach their academic and professional goals. When our students succeed, we succeed.” said the Manager for EOPS, Steven Freeman Jr. Born out of the Civil Rights Movement in 1969, EOPS has been a part of all California Community Colleges for nearly 50 years. The program has helped hundreds of thousands of lowerincome, first-generation college student reach their educational goals.

EOPS aims to provide services “over and above” what is traditionally offered on college campuses. According to its mission statement, EOPS encourages the enrollment, retention and transfer of students handicapped by language, social, economic and educational disadvantages, and facilitates the

Robert Delgado, EOPS Program Assistant

successful completion of their goals and objectives in college. In addition, EOPS offers academic and personal counseling, financial aid, and other support services.

“EOPS has been a guiding light because of all the resources and networking,” said Alicia Navarro, a second year at LMC majoring in Nursing. Navarro joined the program in Spring 2017.

Students enrolled in the program can receive up to $300 in book vouchers, transportation assistance, waivers for their college applications (upon transfer), and priority registration for classes. Throughout the year, EOPS offers numerous workshops, which may include anything from how to write a successful paper to learning how to protect your credit score.

During the 2017-2018 academic year, EOPS served 743 LMC students, most of whom are first-generation and come from a low-income background. The program is on track to serve more than 800 students for the 2018-2019 school year.

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advantage of priority registration, but he stayed because he really enjoys the program and the staff are really supportive. “If I weren’t in the program, I would have dropped out of college already,” Brown-Smith says.

Even though many students join the program for assistance with textbooks, there are other elements of EOPS that make it impactful. In addition to the financial support and extracurricular opportunities, the EOPS office provides students with additional counseling, access to computer labs, and a personal graduation celebration that allows students to celebrate with their family and friends in the program.

“I love the diversity and perseverance of our students. I like that we come from difference places and have different goals and values, yet we are united through education and the love of learning,” said the Program Assistant of two years, Robert Delgado.

Interested in learning more?

The EOPS office is located on the fourth floor of the Student Services Center at the LMC Pittsburg Campus.

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LMC STEM Students Show Skills at Symposium

By Scott Hubbard, M.A., Assistant Professor, Math, TLC Chair, Faculty Research Coordinator

Picture this: over a dozen teams of scientists and engineers, near the beginning of their careers, presenting their research to likeminded professionals. Their findings are from a variety of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields, including: local ecology; analytical chemistry; mathematical modeling; and medicine. The teams engage in networking, professional development about crafting their “elevator pitches,” and mentoring from current leaders in STEM. Where did you picture this happening?

At an elite four-year university?

Or perhaps at a leading research laboratory?

In fact, it was at Los Medanos College last Spring. The teams of scientists and engineers were LMC students, who conducted course-embedded research in their STEM courses at the College.

They also received mentoring from local Bay Area scientists and STEM professionals, including many from Dow Chemical Company.

LMC organized and presented the 4th Annual LMC STEM Research Symposium on May 4, 2018. In addition to the student teams that presented their research, there were also more than 150 students, staff, faculty, and community members in attendance to learn about the research in poster sessions.

many of the students presenting their work in a public setting. They were very impressive in their knowledge and abilities, and they seemed like professionals already well into their careers in STEM.” The success of the Symposium has also attracted a crucial corporate sponsor in Dow Chemical Company, who will support the following Symposia and research in the classroom.

Many of the attendees expressed their appreciation for the quality of the students’ work, and of the event itself.

Joshua Bearden, Assistant Professor of History at LMC, noted “You couldn’t tell that this was the first time for

LMC is committed to supporting students in receiving a highquality STEM education, not only in the classroom and lab, but outside as well.

The Symposium is one way that LMC offers students an opportunity to prepare for their careers as STEM professionals.

The demand is so high that, according to a June 2016 report from the Campaign for College Opportunity, there will be one million STEM jobs in the next decade in the state.

California, and the Bay Area in particular, is a worldwide leader in STEM careers. The demand is so high that, according to a June 2016 report from the Campaign for College Opportunity, there will be one million STEM jobs in the next decade in the state. In the next five years alone, over 200,000 of these will be brand new jobs, according to estimates by the State of California and the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Broken down by region, the Bay Area will be the highest contributor to that growth in STEM jobs, according to the Bay Area Council’s Workforce of the Future policy initiative.

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Besides the high demand, these careers are also in dire need of qualified applicants. The gap between number of jobs and qualified applicants with STEM degrees is 34%, according to a 2012 report by the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology.

This contributes to the average STEM professional earning 26% more than those in non-STEM careers, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce.

LMC’s commitment to meet this demand has resulted in a 27% increase in the number of STEM graduates over the past three years alone. Dean of Math & Sciences Ryan Pedersen is excited that the College’s investments in STEM programs are paying off.

“Seeing the amazing things that our students are accomplishing is inspiring

and motivating. Every time one of our STEM students secures a major scholarship or internship, or transfers to their dream school, our STEM team of faculty and staff feel so energized and excited about the value of our work.

Thanks to our students, we have a lot to be happy about.”

Do you picture yourself or a loved one in an exciting and lucrative STEM field? Take the first step by enrolling in STEM courses at Los Medanos College. You could be featured at one of LMC’s annual Research Symposia, on your way to a fulfilling and high-paying career in STEM.

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American Sign Language College Skills Certificate in American Sign Language

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A person who facilitates communication between hearing and hearing-impaired persons through interpretation into a signed language, or transliteration of a language into a visual and/or phonemic code by an oral interpreter, a signed language interpreter or cued speech interpreter.

Interpreter and Translator: $13.78-$40.32

Anthropology Associate in Arts in Anthropology for Transfer

LMC Degrees & Certificates

Gives you

College Skills Certificate

The skills you need to get an entry-level job or for additional specialization

Certificate of Achievement

Expanded certificate with additional knowledge and skills to help you move up

Associate of Arts/Science Degree

The coursework you need to transfer to a four-year institution

Associate of Arts/ Science Degree for Transfer

The coursework you need to transfer to a four-year institution

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, 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 accounting.

Tax Preparer: $13.20-$53.29 Payroll and Time Keeping Clerk: $14.99-$34.56 Accountant or Auditor: $22.94-$62.03

Administration of Justice Certificate of Achievement in Administration of Justice Certificate of Achievement in Basic Law Enforcement Academy Intensive Certificate of Achievement in Criminal Investigations Certificate of Achievement in Criminal Law Associate in Science in Administration of Justice for Transfer Employment in a variety of local, state, and federal law enforcement, corrections, and security fields as a police officer, deputy sheriff, county detention officer, state trooper, intensive probation/parole surveillance officer, correctional officer and loss prevention specialist. Law enforcement agencies require additional training and certificates.

Transfer to a four-year university for a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice.

Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialist: $27.47-$53.17 Police Patrol Officer: $30.20-$64.63 Criminal Investigator and Special Agent: $35.27-$69.73

Anthropologists research, evaluate, and establish public policy concerning the origins of humans; their physical, social, linguistic, and cultural development and behavior, as well as the cultures, organizations, and institutions they have created. (A paleoanthropologist studies prehistoric humans. A social anthropologist studies living societies.) Many aspiring anthropologists work as assistants doing ground-level research and writing surveys before they have advanced degrees. LMC anthropology courses are the foundation for four-year college studies in anthropology.

Anthropologist & Archeologist: $17.64-$52.85 Anthropology & Archeology Teacher, College: $26.02-$99.84

Appliance Service Technology College Skills Certificate in Electrical Appliance Technician College Skills Certificate in Refrigeration Technician Certificate of Achievement in Appliance Service Technology Associate of Science in Appliance Service Technology Employment with a small or large business as a repair and service technician for home appliances such as icemakers, freezers, refrigerators, washers and dryers; selfemployment.

Home Appliance Repairer: $13.02-$30.33 HVAC Mechanic & Installer: $15.44-$43.42 Stationary Engineer & Boiler Operation: $30.03-$50.76

Art Certificate of Achievement in Graphic Communications Associate of Arts in Graphic Communications Associate of Arts in Fine Arts Associate in Arts for Transfer in Art History Associate in Arts in Studio Arts for Transfer Graphic communications: work in entry-level graphic communication or these courses can be the foundation for four-year college studies in graphic communications. Graphic design is the applied art of arranging image and text to communicate a message. It may be applied in any media, such as print, digital media, motion pictures, animation, product decoration, packaging and signs.

Fine art: work as an entry-level artist or these courses can be the foundation for four-year college studies in Art. Fine artists create original art. They specialize in one or two art forms, such as painting, illustrating, sketching, sculpting, printmaking and restoring.

Fine Artist, including Painter, Sculptor and Illustrator: $15.71-$67.85 Prepress Technician: $12.03-$31.63 Desktop Publisher: $14.28-$37.14 Graphic Designer: $15.20-$45.60 Web Developer: $17.59-$69.36 Commercial and Industrial Designer: $16.94-$56.30

Air Conditioning/Refrigeration College Skills Certificate in Appliance Service Technology; Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Employment with firms that specialize in installation, servicing and repair of heating and cooling systems in homes, offices and commercial buildings; self-employment.

The program prepares you for employment with HVACR (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration) firms at the residential, commercial and industrial levels.

Leads to apprenticeships.

Maintenance and Repair Worker: $11.86-$33.27 Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installer: $15.44-$43.42

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Astronomy

Chemistry

A bachelor’s degree in astronomy and astrophysics can lead to a variety of career options. Traditional career paths include those of astronomer, scientist, technician, engineer and relevant management positions. Although LMC does not offer an astronomy degree, courses at LMC prepares you for advanced studies at major universities.

Associate in Science in Chemistry for Transfer Degree

Atmospheric and Space Scientist: $27.73-$68.12 Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Postsecondary Teachers: $23.79-$101.26

Automotive Technology College Skills Certificate in Air Conditioning Specialist College Skills Certificate in Automotive Chassis Specialist College Skills Certificate in Engine Performance College Skills Certificate in Engine Repair & Machining Specialist College Skills Certificate in Smog Technician Specialist College Skills Certificate in Transmission Specialist Certificate of Achievement in Automotive Technology Associate of Science in Automotive Technology Employment as automotive service technicians in dealerships, privately owned garages and repair shops diagnosing and repairing automobiles; self-employment. Graduates should be prepared to take the ASE exam.

Automotive Service Technician: $11.95-$35.27 Automotive Master Mechanic: $11.95-$35.27 Automotive Specialty Technician: $11.95-$35.27

Prepares students desiring advanced degrees in chemistry. The Los Medanos College chemistry courses meet the lower division transfer requirements for chemistry. The curriculum includes the first and second year requirements to prepare students to transfer and study at a California State University.

Veterinary Technologist: $12.26-$28.17 Chemical Technician: $13.34-$36.70 Respiratory Therapist: $26.52-$50.55

Child Development College Skills Certificate in Assistant Teacher Work Permit Coursework College Skills Certificate in Associate Teacher Work Permit Coursework College Skills Certificate in Specialization: Infant Toddler Care College Skills Certificate in Specialization: Curriculum in Early Childhood Education College Skills Certificate in Specialization: Special Needs Care & Education College Skills Certificate in Specialization: Site Supervisor/Program Director College Skills Certificate in Specialization: School Age Child Care College Skills Certificate in School-Age Development and Education College Skills Certificate in School-Age Associate Teacher Certificate of Achievement in Child Development Associate in Science in Early Childhood Education for Transfer Employment working with children from infancy through middle school environment in settings such as day care centers, nursery schools and Head Start programs. With an AS degree, you qualify for positions such as assistant teacher, group supervisor, head teacher or director. Transfer to a four-year college for a degree in education or in early childhood development.

Teacher’s Assistant: $12.28-$24.62 Preschool Teacher, Except Special Education: $11.34-$24.96 Elementary School Teacher, except Special Education: $26.05-$54.28

Biological Science Associate in Science in Biological Science for Transfer Degree Train to be a lab technician in the market of biotechnology. Assist biological and medical scientists in laboratories. Set up, operate, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment, monitor experiments, make observations, and calculations, and calculate and record results. May analyze organic substances, such as blood, food and drugs. These courses can be the foundation for four-year college studies in various biology fields.

Radiologic Technician: $15.52-$37.58 Diagnostic Medial Sonographer: $25.40-$64.07 Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technician: $26.17-$59.89

Business Certificate of Achievement in Accounting Certificate of Achievement in Small Business Management & Operations College Skills Certificate in Fundamental Business Skills Associate of Science in Small Business Operations Associate of Science in Accounting Associate in Science in Business Administration for Transfer Employment in small and large businesses, and government agencies in administrative support positions requiring knowledge of software applications, office management, organizational principles, basic financial management and electronic presentations.

Administrative office jobs in medical and other health care-related offices requiring knowledge of medical terminology, medical coding, billing and insurance. Employment as a medical language specialist to interpret and transcribe dictation by physicians and other health care professionals. Starting a small business by learning entrepreneurial skills. A career in retail management. Transfer to a four-year college for a degree in Business, Business Management, Finance, or Marketing.

Bookkeeping, Accounting & Auditing Clerk: $13.16-$32.37 Supervisor of Office & Admin. Support Worker: $17.35-$44.62 Exec. Secretary & Exec. Admin. Assistant: $20.32-$46.83

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Communication Studies Associate in Arts in Communication Studies for Transfer This program is designed to prepare students to transfer and study at a California State University. Students will complete lower division courses in public speaking, argumentation, intercultural and interpersonal communications, and have their choice of preparing for a more traditional degree in communication studies or preparation for a degree in communications with an emphasis in journalism.

Reporter: $13.20-$43.43 Editor: $16.35-$63.27 Public Relations Specialist: $16.54-$60.04 Training and Development Specialist: $16.76-$57.00 Advertising and Promotions Manager: $26.81-$96.00 Technical Writer: $25.68-$66.18

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Computer Science/Computer Networking

Emergency Medical Services

College Skills Certificate in Core Competencies College Skills Certificate in Foundation College Skills Certificate in Game Design College Skills Certificate in PC Repair Technician (A+ Certification) College Skills Certificate in Web Design Certificate of Achievement in Computer Support Specialist (Advanced) Certificate of Achievement in Computer Support Specialist (Basic) Certificate of Achievement in Computer Applications Specialist Certificate of Achievement in Networking and Security (Advanced) Certificate of Achievement in Networking and Security (Basic) Associate of Science in Computer Support Specialist Associate of Science in Networking and Security Associate in Science in Computer Science for Transfer Degree

College Skills Certificate in Emergency Medical Services College Skills Certificate in Emergency Medical Services Recertification Can lead to employment in private emergency medical or ambulance services, fire departments, and hospitals where life-saving skills are required.

Ambulance Driver: $10.56-$17.72 Emergency Medical Technician: $10.87-$28.40 Clinical Laboratory Technician: $14.97-$48.29

Employment as an applications specialist, microcomputer service technician, help desk specialist, computer operator, computer security specialist, network specialist, database specialist with organizations such as telephone companies, television stations, schools and colleges, Internet providers and professional offices.

Computer User Support Specialist: $17.14-$47.69 Computer Service Representative: $11.58-$29.78 Computer Network Support Specialist: $20.31-$58.56

Drama Associate of Arts in Acting Associate in Arts for Transfer Play a part in stage, television, radio, video, or motion picture productions for entertainment, information or instruction. Interpret serious or comic role by speech, gesture, and body movement to entertain or inform audience. May dance and sing.

May play parts in television commercials. Work in various areas of performing arts and transfer to a four-year degree program in theater.

Actor: $12.15-$42.52 Art, Drama, and Music Teacher, Postsecondary: $23.41-$97.74

Engineering Associate of Science in Engineering Position as a civil, electrical or mechanical engineering technician.

Transfer to a four-year degree program in various engineering fields.

Engineering technicians solve technical problems. Some work in quality control. They look over products, do tests, and collect data. In manufacturing they may help in design, development, or production. Most engineering technicians specialize in certain areas: civil engineering technicians and electrical and electronics engineering technicians.

Electro-Mechanical Technician: $17.40-$43.38 Electronics Engineering Technician: $17.72-$49.77 Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technician: $17.72-$49.77

English Associate in Arts in English for Transfer

Economics Economists study how society distributes resources, such as land, labor, raw materials, and machinery, to produce goods and services. They conduct research, collect and analyze data, monitor economic trends and develop forecasts. They research issues such as energy costs, inflation, interest rates, exchange rates, business cycles, taxes or employment levels. These courses can be the foundation for four-year college studies in various economic fields.

Economist: $27.49-$94.76 Economics Teacher, Postsecondary: $26.22-$108.33

Electrical/Instrumentation Technology Certificate of Achievement in Electrical Technology Certificate of Achievement in Instrumentation Technology Associate of Science in Electrical Technology Associate of Science in Instrumentation Technology Employment installing and maintaining electrical/electronic systems and instrumentation in industrial facilities. In-house maintenance departments at manufacturing facilities also offer job opportunities.

Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technician: $17.72-$49.77 Electrical and Electronic Repairer: $15.65-$45.77 Electrician: $17.06-$52.32

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Teach or instruct courses other than those that normally lead to an occupational objective or degree. Courses may include self-improvement, non-vocational, and nonacademic subjects. Teaching may or may not take place in a traditional educational institution. These courses can be the foundation for four-year university studies in English, and/or a career as a writer.

English Language and Literature Teacher, Postsecondary: $23.71-$104.30

Fire Academy College Skills Certificate in Basic Fire Academy Certificate of Achievement in Fire Academy Control and extinguish municipal fires, protect life and property and conduct rescue efforts. Control and suppress fires in forests or vacant public land.

Fire Fighter: $28.76-$58.22

Fire Technology College Skills Certificate in Fire Prevention College Skills Certificate in Fire Protection Certificate of Achievement in Fire Technology Associate of Science in Fire Technology Fire science technology is an applied science in the control and prevention of fire, the handling of hazardous materials, investigation, rescue operations, security and safety.

Forest and Conservation Technician: $12.58-$27.12 Fire Inspector or Investigator: $27.86-$65.70

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History

Mathematics

Associate in Arts in History for Transfer

Associate in Science in Mathematics for Transfer

Prepares students for jobs in research, analysis in such places as government and other institutions. Work with newspapers, photographers, interview, films and manuscripts.

Historian: $23.44-$63.71 History Teacher, Postsecondary: $25.10-$97.45

Entry-level positions in government agencies such as the census office. Compile and compute data according to statistical formulas for use in statistical studies. May perform actuarial computations and compile charts and graphs for use by actuaries. These courses can be the foundation for four-year college studies in mathematics.

Journalism

Mathematician: $27.88-$81.67 Mathematical Technician: $12.91-$54.34

Associate of Arts in Journalism Associate in Arts in Journalism for Transfer Careers in journalism are writers and editors, technical writers and editors, reporters and correspondents, advertising and public relations and publications designer. Work in an entry-level position in media or transfer to a four-year degree program in journalism.

Reporter & Correspondent: $13.20-$43.43 Editor: $16.35-$63.27 Technical Writer: $25.68-$66.18

Kinesiology-Physical Education Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer This degree prepares students to transfer to a 4-year institution to pursue a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology or physical education. This major will introduce students to many areas of study including health and fitness, physical education, therapeutic/sport medicine, and coaching sport instruction. Curriculum in this degree will also provide coursework necessary to prepare students for national certifications in the health/ fitness industry such as personal training, group fitness instructor, and lifestyle/weight management consultant.

Music Certificate of Achievement in Commercial Music-Business Management Associate of Arts in Music Associate in Arts in Music for Transfer Become a professional musician, conductor, concert artist, studio musician, arranger, composer, accompanist, music teacher, private instructor or church related music such as minister of music, organist or choir director. These courses can be the foundation for four-year college studies in music. Commercial music careers include instrument sales, instrument repair, pop singer, orchestration, arranger, music publisher, music activities producer, recording engineer, music therapist, music librarian, music critic, music software technician and radio music director.

Musician and Singer: $11.81-$72.82 Music Director and Composer: $13.16-$48.95

Officiate at competitive athletic or sporting events. Detect infractions of rules and decide penalties according to established regulations. Include all sporting officials, referees, and competitive judges and coaching/teaching for high school and college sports.

Fitness Trainer & Aerobics Instructor: $11.19-$39.28 Athletic Trainer: $12.16-$39.90 Physical Therapist: $30.02-$61.54

Nursing Certificate of Achievement in Vocational Nursing Associate of Science in Registered Nursing

Liberal Arts Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts: Arts and Humanities Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts: Behavioral Science and Social Science Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts: Math and Science These courses can be the foundation for four-year college studies in various programs.

Education Administrator, Postsecondary: $32.32-$92.50

Registered Nurse; Employment as a Registered Nurse in hospitals, long-term care facilities, clinics, physicians’ officers or other health care agencies. RNs evaluate, plan, implement and document nursing care for an assigned patient population. LVN to RN degree program is offered for those who wish to upgrade to an RN. Transfer to a fouryear university for a BSN to expand your career opportunities in nursing education or administration. Licensing required.

Licensed Vocational Nurse; Employment as a vocational nurse in hospitals, rehabilitation/long term/home health facilities, clinics, nursing homes, and physicians’ offices. A VN administers nursing care under the supervision of a registered nurse by participating in the delivery and evaluation of patient care, and ensuring the health, comfort, and safety of patients. Licensure required.

Management and Supervision

Registered Nurse: $30.98-$72.70 Licensed Vocational Nurse: $18.65-$34.32 Acute Care Nurse: $30.98-$72.70

Certificate of Achievement in Management and Supervision Associate of Science in Management and Supervision

Philosophy

The program is designed to train students for entry into supervisory, team-leader and management positions. Transfer to a four-year institution for a degree in business administration.

First-Line Supervisor/Manager of Retail Sales Worker: $12.35-$32.69 General Operations Manager: $24.77-$100.00

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Develop critical thinking skills, argument skills, communication skills, information management, design and planning skills, research and investigation skills, management and administration skills. These courses can be the foundation for advanced studies at major universities.

Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary: $22.46-$82.01

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Physics

Sociology

Associate in Science in Physics for Transfer

Associate in Arts in Sociology for Transfer

This degree prepares students to transfer to a four-year institution to pursue a bachelor’s degree in physics. This major will introduce students to many areas of study including engineering, physics, chemistry, astronomy, geology, and certain specialized majors such as architecture.

Can work in a variety of fields and assist programs or groups and organizations such as government agencies in urban development and planning. These courses can be the foundation for four-year college studies in sociology.

Physics Teacher, Postsecondary: $24.80-$98.54 Physicist: $27.01-$79.52

Political Science Become a political campaign advisor, lobbyist, community outreach, community development and pre-law. These courses at LMC can be the foundation for advanced studies at major universities.

Political Scientist: $29.24-$84.31 Political Science Teacher, Postsecondary: $25.96-$107.86

Process Technology Certificate of Achievement in Process Technology College Skills Certificate in Bridge to Advanced Manufacturing Associate of Science in Process Technology Process technicians are skilled plant operators who safely run refineries and chemical plants. Examples of work includes the processing of samples, monitoring equipment, and solving problems that arise in processing plants.

Chemical Equipment Operators & Tender: $11.92-$37.68 Chemical Plant & System Operator: $14.09-$45.62 Petroleum Pump System Operator: $22.63-$49.09

Travel Marketing College Skills Certificate in Cruise Specialist College Skills Certificate in Home-Based Travel Specialist College Skills Certificate in Travel Marketing Certificate of Achievement in Travel Marketing Associate of Science in Travel Marketing Employment with travel agencies, online travel agencies, home-based travel agencies, airlines, tour companies, cruise lines to assist clients with planning and making leisure and corporate travel reservations.

Travel Agent: $12.74-$28.46 Travel Guide: $10.78-$22.96 Market Research Analyst & Marketing Specialist: $16.82-$69.31

Welding College Skills Certificate in Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate of Achievement in Welding Technology Associate of Science in Welding Technology

Psychology Associate in Arts in Psychology for Transfer Monitor patient physical and emotional well-being and report to medical staff. May participate in rehabilitation and treatment programs. Assist professionals from a wide variety of fields such as psychology, rehabilitation, or social work, to provide client services, as well as support for families. May assist clients in identifying available benefits and social and community services, and help clients obtain them. May assist social workers with developing, organizing and conducting programs to prevent and resolve problems relevant to substance abuse, human relationships, rehabilitation, or adult daycare. These courses can be the foundation for four-year college studies in psychology.

Counseling Psychologist: $23.28-$62.55 School Psychologist: $23.28-$62.55 Clinical Psychologist: $23.28-$62.55

Social Science Researcher: $13.66-$41.62 Sociology Teacher: $24.73-$92.14 Sociologist: $22.02-$69.44

Employment as a certified welder using oxy-acetylene welding, shielded-metal arc welding, TIG, MIG, flux-cored arc welding and metal cutting in industries such as petrochemicals, railroads, construction, transportation, plant maintenance, bridge fabrication, ornamental iron, machining, aerospace, boiler-making, ship repairs, fabricated metal products and transportation equipment manufacturers.

Welding, Soldering, & Brazing Machine Settlers Operator, & Tender: $12.25-$28.05 Welder, Cutter, and Welder Fitter: $12.86-$33.55 Reinforcing Iron & Rebar Worker: $13.77-$35.00

Graduating high school seniors are encouraged to attend a High School Senior Saturday event offered each Spring. Students should register for COUNS-031 - Education Planning. Either way, you'll have priority when registering for classes. Get connected, learn about support services, and meet future students.

Recording Arts College Skills Certificate in Recording Arts Level 1 College Skills Certificate in Recording Arts Level 2 Certificate of Achievement in Recording Arts Associate of Arts in Recording Arts Become an audio engineer, producer other recording arts professional. LMC prepares you for entry-level position in the recording arts industry.

Broadcast Technician: $11.38-$42.00 Audio/Video Technician: $13.24-$44.58 Sound Engineer Technician: $12.85-$69.13

World Languages College Skills Certificate in American Sign Language College Skills Certificate in Cultural Competence in Modern World Language College Skills Certificate in Spanish Associate in Arts in Spanish for Transfer A person who facilitates communication between hearing and hearing-impaired persons through interpretation into a signed language, or transliteration of a language into a visual and/or phonemic code by an oral interpreter, a signed language interpreter or cued speech interpreter.

Interpreter and Translator: $13.78-$40.32 Foreign Language & Literature Teacher, Postsecondary: $23.32-$99.37

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Equity & Inclusion at

LOS MEDANOS COLLEGE

Los Medanos College is continuously working to promote an inclusive learning environment where

ALL are welcome.

ENGAGE

Our Equity & Inclusion Office engages the LMC community to create a welcoming and affirming campus culture, learning environment, and strives to achieve equitable success for all students.

INSPIRE

EMPOWER

Fall 2018 “Equity Speaker Series”

“Respect” Campaign

Success for All

Together with community and educational partners, LMC’s offers East Contra Costa County a diverse array of perspectives and performances in this event series.

LMC initiative promotes and celebrates the values reflected in “A Community of Respect”: Compassion, Humility, Inclusion, Civility, and Empathy.

The College provides an inclusive and supportive environment for all members of the campus community – in the classroom and in the workplace.

Veterans Resource Center The Veterans Resource Center is dedicated to supporting the goals of student veterans.

It offers a sense of community and information to guide veterans who are current or prospective LMC students.

The Veterans Resource Center provides educational resources and support services to ensure a comfortable transition from military to civilian college life.

• Counseling available

• Veterans Certifying Officials

• Computer access and free printing

• Referrals to off-site services

• Quiet study room

• Support for dependents

• Lounge area, breakroom, and refreshments

• Priority academic counseling and priority registration for eligible veterans

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