250–300
secondary students from North and South County expected to attend
Endowment for Youth Committee
Endowment for Youth Committee
Saturday, November 7, 2026 · Lompoc High School
A free, all-day career conference for secondary students in grades 7–12, presented by the Lompoc Teen Center and the Endowment for Youth Committee.
Open to all students in grades 7–12, regardless of race, color or gender.
secondary students from North and South County expected to attend
career professionals presenting in fields from medicine to engineering
for students, with breakfast, lunch, a swag bag and prizes
About the Conference
The Career Pathways Conference is presented in partnership with the Lompoc Teen Center, one of North County’s leading teen nonprofits, founded by EYC President Cliff Lambert. In its first two years (2024 at Cabrillo High School and 2025 at Lompoc High School), the all-day conference drew about 150 Lompoc secondary students.
This year, Santa Barbara and Goleta students join them: an expected 100–125 more, for a total of 250–300 students. For some students, the conference leads to internship opportunities in both North and South County.
Careers to Explore
Thank You
EYC will champion the Career Pathways Conference every year.
All students and presenters register through the Lompoc Teen Center portal.
Register at the Lompoc Teen Center