Career Technical Education at Los Medanos College David Kail

 One in three ninth graders in the United States will fail to graduate with their high school class.  “Barely half of the African American and Hispanic students earn diplomas with their peers.” “School to College: Can State P-16 Councils Ease the Transition?”, Education Week, 26 no. 40 (2008).  “Thirty years ago the United States led the world in high school graduation. Today we rank 18 th among industrial nations.” Bill Whitaker, CBS News, May 28,  “Not long ago you could drop out of high school and reasonably expect to find a blue-collar job that would pay the bills and help support your family. That’s not the case anymore.” President Obama, March 1, 2010.

Process Technology (PTEC) Program at Los Medanos College  Prepares women and men to be refinery and chemical plant operators (process technicians).  Everyone is welcome.  The program can be completed in as little as 3 semesters (18 months).  The program is affordable (~$3,600 for all tuition, fees, and books; financial aid is available).  Refinery and chemical plant operators work outside as well as inside; in teams; with their hands as well as their heads.  Starting salaries of $45,000 - $65,000 per year. With overtime, an operator can make a 6 figure annual income.

PTEC Industrial Advisory Board

Industrial Electrician  Maintenance of electrical equipment  Long-term career in industry Instrument Technician  Repairs instruments and sensors

Welding Train to become a certified welder Production – type welding Latest instructional and practical experiences in a spacious, modern shop facility.