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N O RT H C I T I E S O N E S T O P CA R E E R C E N T E R S - A L A M E DA
May 2015
COLLEGE OF
ALAMEDA
Monday
Portable P
(West Campus Dr.)
555 Ralph Appezzato
Memorial Parkway
Alameda, CA 94501
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
1
Open
Job Fair May 06, 2015 Building F 10 - 1
Phone: (510) 748-2208
8:30 — 12
Fax: (510) 814-8302
WEBSITES
www.eastbayworks.com/
alamedacounty/
www.alameda.peralta.edu/
one-stop
4
BUSINESS HOURS
MON, TUES, & THURS
10:00 am—4:30 pm
WEDNESDAY
10:00 am—5:30 pm
FRIDAYS
8:30—12:00 pm
*Eastbay Works is an equal
opportunity employer and
program operator. Auxiliary aids
and services are available upon
request to individuals with
disabilities
Must be Enrolled in WIA *
Stress Counselor
Available by
Appointment *
10 — 1
WIA Orientation
10:30 — 11:30
11 Stress Counselor
Available by
Appointment *
10 — 1
WIA Orientation
10:30 — 11:30
18
25
Stress Counselor
Available by
Appointment *
10 — 1
WIA Orientation
10:30 — 11:30
CLOSED
Memorial Day
5
6 OFFICE CLOSED 7
It’s Happening!
Alameda
One Stop 2015
Job Search Series*
Job Fair
Overview & Optimism
TODAY
Part A 10 — 12
10 — 1
COA Building F
12
Job Search Series*
Finding Job Leads &
Networking
Part B 10 — 12
Open
21
Resume Critique
10 — 11
27
28
Job Club 10 — 12
Veteran’s
Representative
Voc. Rehabilitation
12 — 4
Counseling 12 — 1
Training
Info
Resume/Cover Letter
Workshop
Workshop 1 — 3
1—3
Open
8:30 — 12
10 — 4:30
13
14
Job Club 10 — 12
Veteran’s
Representative
Voc. Rehabilitation
12 — 4
Counseling 12 — 1
Resume/Cover Letter
Training Info
Workshop 1 — 3
Workshop
1—3
19 Job Search Series* 20
Job Club 10 — 12
Interviewing Skills
Part C 10 — 12
Voc. Rehabilitation
Counseling 12 — 1
Job Corps Info
1 — 2::30
26
Job Search Series*
Following Up/Job
Search Plan
Part D 10 — 12
8
15
CLOSED
“Without education you’re
not going anywhere in this
world”
Malcolm X
22
Open
8:30 — 12
29
Open
8:30 — 12
A L A M E DA O N E S T O P CA R E E R C E N T E R
Workshops & Events — May 2015
WIA ORIENTATION: If you have been laid off, or if you are receiving or exhausted unemployment benefits, you might qualify for job placement, career
counseling and training through the Workforce Investment Act. The workshop will cover eligibility requirements and how to complete the application.
Facilitated by Nia Ford
JOB SEARCH SERIES PART A, B, C, D: (WIA enrolled ONLY Pre-Registration required; one needs to attend ALL Workshops) Having tr ouble
closing the deal on a job in this economy? Job search is more than getting a resume together. Come to this workshop to learn how to integrate all aspects
of landing your next job. We will cover resume writing, networking, finding job leads, interviewing and follow up. You will develop job search goals and
a strategy for meeting them. Facilitated by Jean Rowland
TRAINING INFO WORKSHOP: (WIA enrolled ONLY) This workshop will provide information on how job seekers might qualify for WIA classroom
training funds. Training funds are not guaranteed. This workshop will help you make an informed decision on whether or not training is the best option.
Facilitated by Nia Ford
RÉSUMÉ & COVER LETTER WRITING WORKSHOP: Would you like to create a more effective résumé that highlights your skills and qualifications? This
workshop will cover the basics of résumé writing: purpose, format, effective content, and how to target your résumé to specific jobs. Bring your current
résumé as well as any job descriptions you are interested in. Why is a cover letter so important? Most job seekers overlook this critical piece of their job
search. Over half of employers require them as standard in considering you for a job. They are the first introduction of who you are. Learn how to use simple techniques to craft a custom cover letter for every job you apply to. Learn key words and action verbs to get hiring managers to take notice of you!
Facilitated by Susie O’Bryant
RÉSUMÉ CRITIQUE: Do you keep sending your resume out and are not getting any responses? Bring in a copy of your current resume and a job description
to this hand’s on workshop. Learn how to fine tune your resume to make an impact and get people’s attention! You will be given professional tips and learn
tricks on how to market yourself to that next employer. Facilitated by Michael Goldberg
JOB CLUB: Improve job search skills. Learn how to develop and use your network to find hidden job opportunities. Bring your Job Search Activity form.
Qualified job leads are provided. Facilitated by Susie O'Bryant
CAREER COUNSELING: (WIA enrolled ONLY) By appointment, will be referred by Usha Mortensen Br ing your r ésumé, completed J ob Sear ch
Activity Form, job search, goal setting and transition assistance questions. Facilitated by Jean Rowland
VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION COUNSELING (DROP-IN): The counselor will provide you with information about the CA Department of Rehabilitation
eligibility requirements and services available to clients. Facilitated by Candace Freeman, Rehabilitation Counselor
EDD/VET REPRESENTATIVE (DROP—IN/APPT): Need to talk to a veteran representative? Need some general EDD information? Meet with our California
Veteran’s/EDD Representative. Facilitated by Disabled V eterans’ Outreach Program Specialist (DVOP)
STRESS COUNSELOR AVAILABLE BY APPOINTMENT: (WIA enrolled ONLY) Need to make an appointment, see Front Office Staff. Looking for
work is an adventure filled with challenges. Come meet briefly with a stress counselor to learn more about community resources to help you keep your
edge during your job search. Facilitated by Margaret Stretch, MFTI ,Crisis Support Services
OFFICE PROFICIENCY (incl. TYPING) CERTIFICATES (DROP-IN): Available from opening until 45 minutes before closing on Monday — Friday.
Facilitated by Office Staff