The Process Technology (PTEC) Program was developed at Los Medanos College in response to requests from local chemical and refining industries and will provide students with training for high skill, high wage jobs needed in the manufacturing industry. The LMC program is modeled after a curriculum that is currently taught at 43 community colleges and universities around the United States and 2 international colleges. LMC is the only college in Northern California to offer this program.  Introductory classes leading to a minimum 3 semesters Certificate of Achievement or two year Associate in Science (AS) degree are held each semester at Los Medanos College and Contra Costa College.

Through a grant from the U.S. Dept. of Labor, the program has increased the program's training capacity at Los Medanos and Contra Costa Colleges; created a pipeline of high school students prepared to enter PTEC training; and developed a statewide collaborative for the advancement for process technology training and employment. 

 

Kiran Kamath, Dean of Occupational Education

(925) 439-2181 ext. 3194 or email: dkail@losmedanos.edu