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    Laney College Showcases Career & Technical Education Opportunities at Annual Open House

    Laney College Showcases Career & Technical Education Opportunities at Annual Open House

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    Chanda Brewer
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    On Saturday, April 26, 2025, Laney College proudly welcomed over 500 prospective students, parents, and community members to its Annual Career and Technical Education (CTE) Open House. The event, a vibrant celebration of opportunity and innovation, showcased Laney’s robust CTE programs — where passion meets purpose and dreams take flight.

    Throughout the day, guests explored hands-on exhibits and demonstrations from Laney's wide range of CTE departments, including Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, Carpentry, Culinary Arts, Environmental Control Technology, Journalism, Welding Technology, and more. Faculty and current students engaged attendees with live demonstrations, workshops, and tours, providing an inside look at the pathways available through CTE education.

    In addition to Laney’s faculty and staff, the event featured several industry and community partners, including local labor unions and businesses, who hosted informational tables. Their presence helped demonstrate how Laney’s certificates and degree programs serve as direct bridges to meaningful and rewarding careers.

    The impact of the event was immediate: between Friday and Monday, Laney College enrolled 154 new students who registered for 232 courses — a strong indicator of the event’s success and the growing demand for career-focused education.

    This Open House is about creating connections — between students and opportunities, education and careers, dreams and realities. We are proud to be a launching pad for so many futures.

    Ally Tomas
    Dean of Career & Technical Education, Laney College

    CTE Open House 2025
    CTE Open House 2025 Machine Technology
    CTE Open House 2025 Wood Technology
    CTE Open House 2025 Carpentry

     

    The success of the CTE Open House was made possible through the collaborative efforts of many on campus:

    • The CTE Dream Team: Fang Huang, Raya Zion, Kim Gonzalez, and Bolortuya Baasanjav, who meticulously planned every detail.

    • CTE Faculty: From departments across the college who showcased their programs with enthusiasm and expertise.

    • Facilities and Custodial Teams: For ensuring a welcoming and polished campus environment.

    • Student Support Services: Admissions & Records, Welcome Center, Financial Aid, Counseling, UMOJA, Latinx, APASS, UCRC, ROC, and the Peralta Foundation provided vital resources and support to prospective students.

    • Classified Professionals and Student Assistants: For assisting with logistics, registration, signage, and campus tours.

    • College Leadership: For their continued support and presence at the event.

    Laney College remains committed to fostering educational access, career readiness, and lifelong learning. Events like the CTE Open House exemplify the college’s role as a gateway to opportunity for the East Bay community.

    For more information about Career and Technical Education at Laney College, visit laney.edu/cte.