1. careers
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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
April 2015
COLLEGE OF
ALAMEDA
Portable P
(West Campus Dr.)
555 Ralph Appezzato
Memorial Parkway
Alameda, CA 94501
Monday
Tuesday
Please Note:
Wednesday
1
2
Networking for Job Seekers
Wednesday April 15, 2015
Alameda Free Library
1550 Oak Street, Alameda, CA
6 PM to 7:45 PM
Phone: (510) 748-2208
WEBSITES
Thursday
Job Club
10— 12
Friday
3
Open
Regular Thursday
Hours
10 — 4:30
Voc. Rehabilitation
Counseling 12 — 1
Open
Regular Friday
Hours
8:30 — 12
Registration Required: 510-747-7777
www.eastbayworks.com/
alamedacounty/
www.alameda.peralta.edu/
one-stop
6 Stress Counselor
Available by
Appointment *
9 —12
BUSINESS HOURS
MON, TUES, & THURS
10:00 am—4:30 pm
WEDNESDAY
10:00 am—5:30 pm
FRIDAYS
8:30—12:00 pm
7
8
Job Search Series*
Overview & Optimism
Part A 10— 12
WIA Orientation
10:30 — 11:30
13 Stress Counselor
Available by
*Eastbay Works is an equal
Appointment *
opportunity employer and
9 —12
program operator. Auxiliary aids
and services are available upon
request to individuals with
disabilities
WIA Orientation
10:30 — 11:30
Must be Enrolled in WIA *
20
Stress Counselor
Available by
Appointment *
9 —12
WIA Orientation
10:30 — 11:30
27 Stress Counselor
Available by
Appointment *
9 —12
WIA Orientation
10:30 — 11:30
Job Club
10— 12
9
Voc. Rehabilitation
Counseling 12 — 1
Resume/Cover Letter
Workshop 1 — 3
16
21
23
Job Search Series*
Interviewing Skills
Part C 10 — 12
28
Job Search Series*
Following Up/Job
Search Plan
Part D 10— 12
Job Club
10— 12
10 — 12
Voc. Rehabilitation
Counseling 12 — 1
Open
Regular Friday
Hours
8:30 — 12
17
Training Info
Workshop
1—3
Voc. Rehabilitation
Counseling 12 — 1
Resume/Cover Letter
Workshop 1 — 3
29
Job Club
10
Veteran’s
Representative
12 — 4
14 Job Search
15
Job Club 10 — 12
Series* Finding Job
Leads & Networking
Part B 10 — 12
Voc. Rehabilitation
Counseling 12 — 1
Job Corps Info
1 — 2:30
22
Resume Critique
10 — 11
Resume Critique
10 — 11
Veteran’s
Representative
12 — 4
30
24
Open
Regular Friday
Hours
8:30 — 12
Open
Regular Friday
Hours
8:30 — 12
Don’t Forget:
Training Info
Workshop
1—3
Job Fair
May 6, 2015
COA Bldg. F
10—1
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 — April 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 Usha Mortensen
JOB SEARCH SERIES PARTS A, B, C, & D: (WIA enrolled ONLY Pre-Registration required; one needs to attend ALL four 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 how to use optimism to hang in there until you land a job. 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
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
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
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 Bring your résumé, completed Job Search Activity Form, job
search, goal setting and transition assistance questions. Facilitated by Nia Ford
JOB CORPS-Treasure Island INFORMATIONAL ORIENTATION: The 2ndTuesday of this month from 1 pm to 2:30 pm. Open To The Public. Ages 16-24 year-olds ready
to work toward a successful future. Job Corps is FREE and the education and career training program is a great place to start. Facilitated by Karla Gilliam
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 wor k 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