Las Positas College Hosts Career Exploration Open House

From Las Positas College: Las Positas College invites the community to a Career Exploration Open House from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 3. Campus Tours begin at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. and start at the Student Services & Administration Building Patio, Building 1600, near Parking Lot C, where guests can also get information and a campus map. Additionally, a Public Safety career fair will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. in the Quad.

"Our Open House provides the perfect opportunity to see our beautiful campus and facilities, meet faculty and students and learn more about college and careers," said Career and Technical Education Project Manager Vicki Shipman. "We expect to see a wide range of visitors, from high school and middle school students and their parents to professionals interested in advancing their careers."
Guests can explore career and transfer programs and visit with faculty and students. Representatives from student clubs will be available in the Quad and there will be music and prize drawings. Parking is free. The cafeteria will be open.

Represented programs will include Applied Photography, Automotive Technology, Biological Sciences, Business Studies, Computer Studies, Engineering, Engineering Technology, Interior Design, Mass Communications, Theater Arts, Visual Communications/Graphic Design, Viticulture and Winery Technology and Welding Technology.

The Public Safety career fair from 1 to 5 p.m. in the Quad will feature the following programs: Administration of Justice, Paramedic/Emergency Medical Services and Fire Service Technology. Program vehicles will be on display and visitors can discuss careers with faculty, students, alumni and representatives from area public safety agencies.

Las Positas College is consistently ranked among the top community colleges in California. It has one of the highest transfer rates in the state and offers guaranteed transfer admission to 30 colleges and universities to students who meet requirements.

Las Positas College collaborates with area business, industry and government partners to develop a skilled workforce.

The college is located at 3000 Campus Hill Drive in Livermore. For a campus map, driving directions and information about public transportation, please visit the website at www.laspositascollege.edu.

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