LAKEPORT, Calif. – Registration for the spring 2017 semester at Mendocino College is under way.

The Lake Center located at 2565 Parallel Drive, Lakeport, will host a wide array of face-to-face courses for Lake County students including a wide array of courses to help students complete their general education requirements for Mendocino College associates degrees or for transfer to the California State University or University of California systems.

In addition, courses applicable to majors in administration of justice, business management, child development, communications, education, health, human services, and many different social sciences are available.

Students looking to develop skills for immediate employment opportunities will find courses in welding, construction fundamentals, computers, and emergency medical technician training.

A very popular course this past fall, “Food and Wine Pairing,” will again be on the schedule. It provides a fun hands-on opportunity for those working in the food, wine or hospitality industry or anyone with an interest, to build their understanding of the relationship between food and wine. The focus on many local wines adds to the value of this class.

Students wishing to explore their creative side will find art classes in both drawing and watercolor painting or from the theater department, an acting improvisation course for both beginning and experienced actors.

Writers may wish to enroll in a new “Writing for the Mass Media” course which will develop student skills in producing multimedia content for print, broadcast and the web. Learn techniques for blogging and visual storytelling which can help develop your professional skills, or refine your own online presence.

Community members, whose second language is English, and who wish to continue to build their English skills will find ESL courses offered in multiple locations throughout the area.

It is easy to become a Mendocino College student. Apply online at www.mendocino.edu or in-person at the Lake Center or Ukiah campus. Then, register for your chosen courses online or in-person with assistance from our friendly staff.

For those who would like additional guidance in their course selections, call the center at 707-263-4944 to schedule an appointment with one of the college's academic counselors.

Register soon, as many courses will fill quickly, and most courses begin Jan. 23.