LAKEPORT, Calif. – Students in grades seventh through 12th in Lake and Mendocino counties are invited to attend a workshop geared at college and career awareness. 

The “My Future, My Way” workshop will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, at the Mendocino College Lake Center, 2565 Parallel Drive in Lakeport.

Students will attend a variety of fun hands-on sessions that allow them to explore careers such as culinary, music, criminal justice and chemistry.

These sessions will be taught by Mendocino College instructors and will expose students to career opportunities. 

Additional sessions will address personal finance and how to take college classes for free.

Students will participate in a healthy body, healthy mind activity where they will choose from several physical activities.

They also will receive information on career exploration and scholarships for all ages.

This workshop is offered free of charge to students and is funded through Mendocino College SB70 funds and the Lake County Office of Education Career and College Readiness Department.

Lunch and snacks will be provided.

Students must register in advance at www.lakecoe.org or by phone 707-994-9001.

Those with questions are invited to contact Tammy Serpa at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .