MARCH 2024
| WORKFORCE POWER SKILLS COURSEClass is open now and in-person sessions meet on Tuesdays — 4/2, 4/16 & 4/23. Take this FREE NONCREDIT COURSE to develop the power skills, also known as soft skills, for the workforce. Gain the skills needed to get the job and be prepared for Employment Summit 2024! This course will not affect your financial aid or GPA. The class has sessions both online on Canvas and in-person at the Career Center. Earn a digital badge upon passing. REGISTER HERE! |
| RÉSUMÉ WRITING WORKSHOP (in-person workshop)
3/19 | 12PM-1PM | L-222 |
| INTERVIEW SKILLS WORKSHOP: Design, Make & Move
3/20 | 12PM-1PM | L-222 How to prepare for interviews, recommendations on how to dress, act, walk, and talk in interviews. Examples will focus on programs in Design, Make & Move CAP. REGISTER HERE TO LET US KNOW YOU'RE COMING! |
| LUNCH & LEARN—CAREER PANEL
3/21 | 12PM-2PM | A-130 In collaboration with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County, the Career Center is hosting "Lunch & Learn—Career Panel"—featuring working professionals from Amazon, Google, and Golden State Foods. Hear from industry professionals about their career journey and learn more about our upcoming workplace mentorship program starting in fall 2024. The panel will be followed by Q&A and free lunch to the first 50 students in attendance. REGISTER HERE TO LET US KNOW YOU'RE COMING!
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| CAREER EXPLORATION: PEOPLE, IDEAS & CULTURE
3/22 | 11AM-12PM | L-222 Explore Careers in the People, Ideas & Culture CAP and learn about the resources and services available in the Career Center to assist you with your career goal. Coordinated with the SAC Psychology Club, this workshop is open to all students. |
| POWER OF YOUR IMAGE - presented by Working Wardrobes3/26 | 12PM-1PM | L-222 Learn how to identify the difference between personal & professional brand image and how it impacts the job search. Work with a Career Coach on key components of your brand. What is your brand saying about you now? Learn how to make a lasting first impression through your overall appearance and communication skills. Decode common dress codes and tips for building a professional capsule wardrobe on a budget! REGISTER HERE TO LET US KNOW YOU'RE COMING! |
| DEVELOPING YOUR ELEVATOR PITCH - presented by Working Wardrobes
3/27 | 12PM-1PM | L-222 Learn how to develop and practice answering the most commonly ask question, ‘Tell me about yourself’ during the job search process. Identify your top soft skills used to best describe your professional brand. Draft an elevator pitch you can use to describe yourself in 20 seconds or less that grabs the attention of future employers. Practice delivering your pitch in an encouraging environment to prepare for your next job fair or interview. REGISTER HERE TO LET US KNOW YOU'RE COMING!
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| 3/28 | 11AM-12PM | L-222 Get tips and strategies about general résumé writing and preparation. This workshop is part of a series from the workforce development programs at Community Action Partnership of Orange County. For more information about their services and resources, visit their web site. REGISTER HERE TO LET US KNOW YOU'RE COMING!
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APRIL 17 | 12:00PM-1:00PM | STEM - COMPUTERS, MATH, AND SCIENCE PATHWAY
Want to design a bridge, make a biological discovery, code an app, or unwrap mysteries of the universe? Want to work in a lab? Or do you prefer the outdoors? If you want to be an engineer, doctor, researcher, programmer, statistician, veterinarian, park ranger, or scientist then you’ve found the right Career and Academic Pathway for you. Check out the degrees and resources below that will help you achieve your career goals at SAC. Register here.
MAY 20 | 3:00PM-4:00PM | HELPING OTHERS - PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY SERVICES
Want to protect people? Interested in working with the public during times of crisis or in a medical setting? How about keeping them healthy to live a long and fulfilling life, or helping them to recover after an accident or illness? If you want to be a police officer, firefighter, nurse, pharmacist, trainer, P.E. teacher, or provide speech or occupational therapy to patients, then you’ve found the right Career and Academic Pathway for you. Check out the degrees and resources that will help you achieve your career goals at SAC. Register here.
| Resume and Cover Letter WorkshopLearn about resume formatting, what to include, and how to write it, including cover letter tips.
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| Interview Skills Workshop
How to prepare for interviews, recommendations on how to dress, act, walk, and talk in interviews. |
| Workshop on how to network professionally and create a LinkedIn account and access its potential for jobs and networking. |
| Employment Success Workshop Covers skills to help you become successful in your job, your lifestyle, and self-management choices. |
| Use the SuperStrong interest assessment to find your career and academic pathway at SAC! For each pathway, the SuperStrong links your interests to careers, salaries, job outlooks, skills, and the education needed to meet your goals. This is a quick 5-10 minutes to start planning the next steps in your life. |