Career Services Center (CSC) offers career assistance focused on career exploration and professional readiness. Our experienced and friendly staff are available to help you take control of your career journey by providing you with a robust career development program that helps you make informed, intentional career decisions.
Ready to start building your future?
We're excited to introduce Design Your Career a new program created to help you take control of what comes next after college. Through a partnership between the Yosemite Community College District Office of the Chancellor, Modesto Junior College, Columbia College, and 40hrs Staffing, we're bringing you more opportunities, support, and real-world experience than ever before.
This program is all about you! Your goals, your interest, and your path.
Here's what you'll get:
Design Your Career isn't just a program, it's your chance to explore, grow, and make moves toward your future with confidence.
Don't wait to get started, connect with us TODAY!
Success in today's workforce isn't just about technical expertise - it's about mastering essential soft skills that set you apart as a professional. This workshop is designed to equip students with the top 10 soft skills that employers value most.
Please register to attend: HEREYour personal brand is how you present yourself to the world --- both in person and online. In this workshop, students will learn how to define and communicate their professional identity with confidence. By the end of the workshop, students will have practical tools to build a strong professional brand that sets them apart in job searches, internships, and career opportunities.
Please register to attend: HERE
Your resume and cover letter are your first chance to impress potential employers, make them count! In this hands-on workshop, students will learn how to craft a compelling resume and cover letter that highlight their skills, experience, and strengths. We'll cover formatting tips, keyword optimization, and strategies to tailor applications for specific jobs.
Please register to attend: HERE
This interactive orientation is designed to prepare new student employees for success in their on-campus roles. Whether you are assisting in student services, academic departments, or other campus offices, this workshop provides the essential knowledge and tools needed to navigate your workplace responsibilities with confidence and professionalism. Students will learn what's expected of them and what they can expect in return, including supportive supervision, feedback opportunities, and real-world skill-building. A brief overview of timekeeping procedures will also be covered, including how to accurately track work hours and submit time sheets on time.
This workshop is for students who are currently holding a position as an MJC student worker, or currently have a start date. You are only required to attend one time.
Please contact mcdonaldl@yosemite.edu for workshop information
A LinkedIn profile serves both a digital resume and powerful professional networking tool. In this workshop, you will learn how to create and optimize a strong LinkedIn profile that effectively highlights your education, skills, experiences, accomplishments, and career interest.
Please register to attend: Here
How do I get a job without any experience? How do I get experience without having a job? This is a dilemma many students face as they prepare to enter the workforce in their field of study. Work-Based Learning allows students to combine their classroom learning with professional work experience.
You’ll focus on:
1. Continue to search and participate in opportunities that will help you develop the qualities and skills employers are looking for such as leadership, analytical thinking, communication, and interpersonal skills.
2. Expand portfolio to include volunteer activities, student organization participation, completed certificates and employment (Exploration & Preparation activities).
3. Research internship options and develop and internship on your own or with the help of Career Services Center staff.
4. Expand professional network through networking opportunities.
If you are invited to apply for work from an unsolicited email STOP and check to make sure the request is not coming from scammers. Scammers use email or text messages to trick you into giving them your personal information. Scams can vary widely, below are a few suggestions to help you avoid some common ones:
Contact Career Services staff today to find out if your employment offer is valid. For more information on how to avoid phishing scams visit the Federal Trade Commission Consumer Information page.
