Grossmont College OPT Program

Register now to secure your spot for our upcoming Networking Mixer!
OPT Students (and Alumni are also welcome) make sure you register today on Handshake for our upcoming event in coordination with the Career Center. Connect with employers, explore career opportunities, and build your professional network.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 from 11 am - 1 pm
tinyurl.com/SUMMER26Mixer

Reminder that the lunch at Olive Garden will be on Saturday June 13th. It is also the bittersweet retirement of our beloved Debi Skinner. Join us for what is sure to be a wonderful lunch with friends past, present, and future to wish everyone grand adventures into their future!

Save the date! 🗓🍉 Saturday August 8th, 2026!
OPT Alumni Summer Picnic will be here before we know it!
Food, games, and socializing to be had at the beautiful Allied Gardens park.
Please RSVP to [email protected] no later than August 1st - Thank you!

Save the date & Join us!
Spring 2026 OPT Graduation Party
Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 1 pm
Olive Garden La Mesa 🍝😋

Please join us to celebrate!
Spring 2026
Office Professional Training Program
Graduation Ceremony
June 10, 2026
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Grossmont College - Griffin Gate - Building 60 - Rm 180
Free Parking in Lot # 7
If you are unable to attend the live event, please join by Zoom:
Meeting ID: 839 9362 3031
Passcode: OPTSP26

Students & CTE Graduates are invited to attend the CTE Industry Employer & Student Networking Mixer on Thursday, May 7, 2026, from 2:00–4:00 PM at Griffin Gate, Building 60, Room 180.

This is a great opportunity for students to network with employers, learn what is expected in the workplace, and prepare for graduation. Lunch will be provided.

Confirmed employers include:
o Fastenal
o California Department of Tax & Fee Administration
o TjMaxx
o San Diego County Board of Supervisors (District Office)
o San Diego County Regional Airport Authority
o Gafcon
o Saalex Corporation
o Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD)
o San Ysidro Health

Our own Candy McLaughlin was recently interviewed for an article in The Summit about free programs & assistance around campus. Got us a shout out about OPT celebrating its 40th anniversary too! Yahoo! 🥳 😁

RSVP Reminder for OPT Mentor Night!
https://forms.gle/yL5UUBivNX8icjp79
Email: [email protected]
RSVP by Monday, April 13th

OPT is getting ready for our big event of the semester - mentor night!

We have a couple of volunteer opportunities coming up soon if interested in lending us a helping hand! 👏 💪 🙇