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Once the school bell rings every afternoon, between 20 and 40 middle and high schoolers walk through the doors of the Lompoc Teen Center on N. H Street. Staff offer rides to the center after school and back to students’ homes in the evening.

The Lompoc Teen Center raised nearly $75,000 during its annual A Night of Jazz + R&B fundraiser, supporting year-round academic and career readiness programs for local students.

A Night of Jazz + R&B — the Lompoc Teen Center’s annual fundraiser — raised nearly $75,000 in support of local teens and the center’s year-round academic, college, and career readiness programs. The event welcomed more than 150 community members for an evening of live music, student performances, dining and philanthropy on Jan. 17.

The Lompoc Teen Center’s annual fundraiser, A Night of Jazz + R&B, will be 5:45-9:45 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17 at the Lompoc Elks Lodge. The event will feature an evening of live music, hors d’oeuvres, wine, auction opportunities, and performances by local teens.

More than 100 students from across the Lompoc Valleyparticipated in the second annual Pathways: A Career Conference for Teens, hosted by the Lompoc Teen Center on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at Lompoc High School, despite a severe atmospheric river affecting the region.

More than 100 students from across the Lompoc Valley participated in the second annual Pathways: A Career Conference for Teens, hosted by the Lompoc Teen Center at Lompoc High School.

Following the success of last year’s inaugural event, the Lompoc Teen Center is proud to announce the return of Pathways: A Career Conference for Teens, scheduled for Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Lompoc High School. This one-day, hands-on conference is free for Lompoc Unified School District (LUSD) students in grades 7-12, and is designed to help local teens discover their path to success through hands-on career exploration and professional networking, mentorship and internship opportunities.

From flamenco footwork to electric guitar riffs, local youth took center stage Saturday night as the Lompoc Teens’ Got Talent brought energy and emotion to the Civic Auditorium. The event, hosted by the Lompoc Teen Center in partnership with the Lompoc Theatre Project, featured 16 acts ranging from vocal performances to instrumental showcases and dance routines.

In partnership with the Lompoc Theatre Project, the Lompoc Teen Center proudly hosted the third annual Lompoc Teens’ Got Talent competition at the Lompoc Civic Auditorium. The showcase brought together local teens to perform before a live audience and panel of judges, with winners earning prizes of up to $500.

The Lompoc Teen Center will host its second annual fundraiser, A Night of Jazz + R&B, 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18 at the Flower City Ballroom in Lompoc. Headlining the evening will be Grammy-nominated R&B group DW3, acclaimed trumpeter Willie Bradley, and local saxophonist Derick Perry.

The Lompoc Teen Center recently celebrated its first Pathways: A Career Conference for Teens at Cabrillo High School, drawing about 150 attendees, including some 100 students from across the community.​

The Lompoc Teen Center celebrated its first annual Pathways: A Career Conference for Teens at Cabrillo High School on Saturday, November 16, 2024, drawing approximately 150 attendees, including over 100 students from across the community.

The Lompoc Teen Center celebrated its first annual Pathways: A Career Conference for Teens at Cabrillo High School on Saturday, November 16, 2024, drawing approximately 150 attendees, including over 100 students from across the community.

Approximately 150 middle and high school students gathered Saturday at Cabrillo High School to explore different careers and engage industry professionals at the Lompoc Teen Center's inaugural event, "Pathways: A Career Conference for Teens."

In a landmark effort to empower local youth and create career pathways, a joint initiative is underway to develop a Youth Workforce Pipeline in Lompoc. This initiative is being spearheaded by Santa Barbara County Third District Supervisor Joan Hartmann, alongside key community partners, including the Lompoc Teen Center...

Nine finalists returned Saturday to compete in the Teens Got Talent showcase finale at the Lompoc Civic Auditorium that featured seven soloists and one duo performance.

In partnership with Santa Barbara County’s Workforce Development Center, the county’s Third District Supervisor Joan Hartmann is working to launch a Youth Workforce Pipeline.

Lompoc Teen Center and Lompoc Theatre Project are proud to present the finale for the 2024 Lompoc Teens’ Got Talent showcase this Saturday, September 28, at the Lompoc Civic Auditorium, 217 South L Street, from 6 p.m.-9 p.m.

Lompoc Teen Center is partnering with the Lompoc Theatre Project to host the second annual Lompoc Teens’ Got Talent event.

This past summer break, organizers with the Lompoc Teen Center took local students on trips to Six Flags, Universal Studios, and a horseback riding excursion. But with the new school year just getting started, the nonprofit’s efforts are focused on supporting them in the classroom.

Eight high schoolers were recently awarded over $40,000 in post-secondary scholarships as part of the Lompoc Teen Center's inaugural scholarship awards ceremony held at the center campus in May.

A new teen center partially modeled after a program in Santa Barbara will aim to put Lompoc youths on the path to success and away from violence. The Teen Center will create a safe space for youths, helping them flourish and maximize their potential, according its mission statement.