Career Opportunity & Skills Day
The Lassen County Office of Education, in collaboration with Lassen County District 5 Supervisor Jason Ingram, proudly hosted the third annual Career Opportunities and Skills Day at Lassen High School. The event welcomed more than 800 high school students from across Lassen County to connect with over 30 local and regional employers, offering students a hands-on look into a wide range of career paths.
From welding and plumbing to aviation and emergency response, the event provided students the chance to explore real-world skills and discover new passions. Highlight activities included:
- Troubleshooting plumbing challenges with Guess Plumbing & Supply Inc.
- Flight simulation exercises hosted by Summit View Aviation.
- Welding demonstrations with Lassen Community College's Welding Program.
- Leadership engagement and interactive displays from public safety, health, and education partners.
“This event is all about helping our students see what their future could look like,” said Jason Ingram, Lassen County District 5 Supervisor. “We’re proud to help connect them with the people and professions that keep our county thriving.”
“This day is one of the highlights of our year,” said Patricia Gunderson, Lassen County Superintendent of Schools. “It reflects the strength of our community when it comes together to invest in the future of our youth.”
A special thank you goes out to all the employers and community organizations that participated:
- Lassen County Sheriff’s Office
- Sierra Cascade Family Opportunities
- City of Susanville Public Works
- Bureau of Land Management
- The Salvation Army - Susanville
- Lassen Association of Realtors®
- Lassen Community College (Gunsmithing, Nursing, Welding, Fire Science, & College information)
- Lassen County Office of Education (Human Resources, Child and Family Resources, and Mental Health)
- Summit View Aviation
- CAL FIRE
- Northeastern Rural Health Clinics
- All Season Heating & Air, Inc.
- Lassen Family Services
- Susanville Police Department
- Lassen County Farm Bureau
- Susanville Indian Rancheria / Lassen Indian Health Center
- Lassen County Probation Department
- Omega Mortgage Group
- Nobles Construction Components, Inc.
- Lassen Superior Court
- Lassen County Agricultural Department
- Susanville Fire Department
- Community Social Services
- Guess Plumbing & Supply Inc.
- Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging
- Lassen County Public Health / Lassen Links
- Town and Country Real Estate
- SEMSA (Sierra Emergency Medical Services Alliance)
- Lassen County Clerk and Elections
- Sierra Army Depot
- Susanville Panda Express
- Hat Creek Construction
- U.S. Forest Service – Lassen & Plumas National Forest
- California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation
