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Career & College

News and Announcements

11th Grade College Visit: Chico State & Northwest Lineman College: February 25th, 2026: Interested 11th grade students will need to contact their high school counselor to sign up. For more information, reach out to Christian Villalobos, Career & College Readiness Coordinator at cvillalobos@lakecoe.org 

College and Career Day: Mendocino College Lake Center: March 5th, 2026: This event is open to current Lake County high school students. Students should sign up to participate with their high school counselor. For more information, reach out to Christian Villalobos, Career & College Readiness Coordinator at cvillalobos@lakecoe.org 

Overview

The Lake County Office of Education supports and promotes career and college readiness by coordinating student programs and events, actively participating in collaborative K-16 partnerships, and serving as a strategic partner to Lake County’s K-12 school districts in their efforts to graduate students ready and able to succeed in any chosen post-secondary path. 

Student programs focused on career and college readiness coordinated and supported by the Lake County Office of Education include: 

Matt Russell
Director of Adult Education & Career & College Readiness
(707) 262-4171
mrussell@lakecoe.org

Christian Villalobos
Career & College Coordinator
(707) 262-4124
cvillalobos@lakecoe.org

Cathy Mikkola
Career & College Advisor
Kelseyville USD, Lakeport USD, & Upper Lake USD
(707) 413-6112
cmikkola@lakecoe.org

Gina Weese
Career & College Advisor 
Konocti USD & Middletown USD
(707) 413-6239
gweese@lakecoe.org