Students - Career Center | Ohlone College

Tier 1: Self Directed Services

Handshake

Handshake is Ohlone College's official online and mobile app platform that connects you to jobs, internships, job fairs, and other Career Center events. Handshake is a new resource tool. We are adding new employers, jobs, and internship opportunities daily.

Getting Started:

Username: Your Ohlone Student Email
Password: Same as your WebAdvisor password

Complete your "Profile" and upload a resume under "Resumes and Cover Letters".

Handshake Access/Login

What Can I Do With This Major?

Whether you’re exploring majors or searching for information about your chosen field, this website will help. Begin your exploration by learning about typical career areas and types of employers that hire in these fields, as well as gaining insight on strategies you can be doing NOW to be a more marketable candidate.

https://whatcanidowiththismajor.com/major

CalJOBS

CalJOBS will allow you to search for the latest job openings, post a résumé online, find career guidance, search for training and education programs, and find information on local employers.

Computer and Lab Equipment (Temporarily Suspended)

Ohlone College's Tri-Cities Career Center provides computers with internet access to assist you in your job search. Each computer is equipped with Microsoft Office Suite. The career center also provides a telephone, E-fax, fax, and scanner services for job search.

Resource Library (Temporarily Suspended)

The Ohlone College Tri-Cities Career Center provides you with a variety of resources and information to assist in your career exploration and job search.

Community resources information and daily local newspapers.
Assistance in researching colleges and universities, vocational, and other specialized training institutions.
Labor market information.
Various assessment tools for career planning.
Auxiliary aids and services available to individuals with disabilities.

Career Center Orientation

Learn about the resources and services available at the Ohlone College Tri-Cities Career Center, and complete the enrollment application

Tier 2: Group Services

Workshops & Webinars

To view a listing of the workshops and webinars offered at the Career Center, please see our digital Calendar

Workshops and Events are held virtually through zoom.

Career Center Orientation

Learn about the resources and services available at the Ohlone College Tri-Cities Career Center, and complete the enrollment application.

Dynamic Resumes

Keep those resumes fresh…an outstanding resume is your ticket to an interview. Learn about current trends and industry-specific language for resumes.

Effective Job Search Strategies

Got the job seeker blues? Learn about the “hidden job market” and job search techniques that will increase your chances of finding a job. Guaranteed to get you motivated!

How to Choose Your Major

Unsure about your major? Ever wonder how your major relates to future careers? Come to this workshop to learn how to navigate the career and major exploration processes, discover career options and specific majors available at Ohlone and beyond. Learn how your interests, personality, skills, and values can assist you to evaluate which career is the best match for you.

Internship 101

The basics of what an internship, how to prepare for applying for an internship, and developing an action plan to look for internships

LinkedIn

Want to learn how to utilize the #1 online professional networking tool for your job search? Learn the basics of LinkedIn, including setting up a profile, managing account settings, how to add and remove connections, work with the Inbox, and how to join Groups..

Perfecting the Interview

Brush up on existing knowledge and discover proven and effective strategies/techniques to prepare job seekers for the “lifecycle” (before, during and after) of an interview.

Personal Development Courses (Career /Major & College Success)

PD-150 Career and Life Planning
Units: 2.00

This course will allow you to evaluate your personal interests, skills, values, work styles, and experience, and relate them to the world of work. You will also learn decision making, educational and career planning, locating career resources, job search strategies, and labor market awareness.

Accepted For Credit: CSU

Information Sessions

Information sessions bring company recruiters onto campus virtually allowing you to get in-depth information on their business. These sessions provide you with insight into a company’s organizational culture, current employment and internship openings, career pathways, and their hiring process. Information sessions also provide networking opportunities between you and company representatives.

Please check the Career Center's Calendar for a schedule of upcoming events

Note: Information Sessions are being held virtually.

Career Fairs

Career Fairs are offered to assist you in meeting and connecting with local employers for jobs and internships. The Career Center provides career fairs that are open to all industries as well as targeted career fairs that have included healthcare, and seasonal employment. The Career Center's two big career fairs take place in September and May. To assist you to prepare for the next career fair, the Career Center offers career fair prep workshops and webinars.

Please check the Career Center's Calendar for a schedule of upcoming events and workshops

Note: Career Fairs are being held virtually.

Drop-in Interviews

Drop-in Interviews allow you the opportunity to interview with up to 4 different company representatives in a short amount of time. Similar to speed networking, drop-in interviews are coordinated in 15-minute intervals, and you decide which companies to meet. This recruitment platform favors the job seeker because of the emphasis it places on the recruiter to extend an employment offer before their desired candidate moves on and speaks to other another employer.

Please check the Career Center's Calendar for a schedule of upcoming events

Note: Drop-In Interviews are being held virtually.

Employer Tabling (Temporarily Suspended)

Employer tabling provides you an opportunity to meet and network with local employers who have current employment and internships opportunities. These in-person interactions provide you with an opportunity to discuss your skills, qualifications, and experiences with company representatives. These events allow you to share your resume and potentially set-up an interview with the company.

Please check the Career Center's Calendar for a schedule of upcoming events

Industry Forums / Panel Discussions

Industry forums are panel discussions with industry-specific employers discussing their particular industry and workforce needs. Panelist represent major employers and discuss relevant employment trends, desired skills, employment outlooks and strategies for obtaining employment with their companies.

Please check the Career Center's Calendar for a schedule of upcoming events

Note: Forums and Panel are being held virtually.

Career Trek (Temporarily Suspended)

Career Treks are a career exploration experience that provides you with an opportunity to visit local companies in-person. Career Treks offer you an opportunity to meet and network with the company’s employees. Treks typically consist of a behind-the-scenes tour of a company's facilities, an overview of the company, an understanding of its organizational culture, and its employment and internship opportunities.

Please check the Career Center's Calendar for a schedule of upcoming events

Career Bytes

Are you or someone you know looking for a job? Join us on "Career Bytes: A Bite-Sized Look into Your Future Career," a new virtual event/web-series where we will be featuring two local employers who have some exciting roles they are hiring for!

Each employer is given about 15-20 minutes to present, followed by a 10-15 minute Q&A session. At the end, the recruiter/representative will share their contact information, so you can reach out to them directly with any questions you may have - or even a resume! Brought to you by Ohlone College.

A huge thanks to our partners at Mission College, the Eden Area AJCC, Peralta Community College District, and Tri-Valley Career Center.

To view upcoming workshops, webinars, and events offered at the Career Center, please see our digital Calendar. You may also log into Handshake to connect with employers. An archive of our past Career Bytes can be found on YouTube: Career Bytes.

Tier 3: Individualized Services

Career Assessments

A career assessment can assist you to determine what careers will likely be a good fit for you. Whether you are just starting out or wondering if another career path would be a better option, career assessments can provide you with different options to choose from. Career assessments help you understand how your interests, aptitudes, skills, and previous experiences assist you to evaluate which career is the best match for you.

Career Assessments Resources:

Eureka - is a comprehensive career and educational information internet site. Take a self-assessment, receive college and occupational information. Students need to request a "Eureka Site ID Code" to utilize this resource by contacting the Transfer Center or email your request to CareerCenter@ohlone.edu.

Myers Briggs This free Myers Briggs assessment is designed to help you with your career exploration and decision-making. Explore how your interests, personality style, values, and skills relate to possible career choices.

We recommend that individuals come in to see a Career Advisor for an interpretation of their results.

O*NET Code Connector – O*NET’s career exploration tools allow you to begin planning career options and exploring your school-to-work transition. These assessment tools will allow you to review your interests, work values, and abilities and match them to the requirements of your desired occupation.

Drop-In Advising / Counseling Sessions

Drop-in for a 15-minute session to have your resume critiqued, get assistance with your job search, or ask questions about career pathways. Meet with a Career Advisor on Wednesdays. Rercuiter Drop-in sessions coming soon.

Recruiter Services Powered by Slingshot Connection:

Job Openings
Salary Negotiation
Industry Trends
Resume Critique
Interview Assistance
Skills Assessment

Virtual Career Advisor Services:

Job and Internship Search Assistance
Industry Trends
Interview Assistance
Resume Critique
Salary Negotiations
Career Assessments
Career Exploration
Career Pathways

Wednesdays @ 12PM – 2PM, via Zoom

Background checks & Skills Assessment

Ohlone College Tri-Cities Career Center can provide you with a criminal background check for your job-search activities. No fee for individuals enrolled in the WIOA program. (This service will be made available soon)

Ohlone College Career Center offers a variety of assessment testing tools to evaluate the level of your knowledge for specific job-related skills. Assessments include Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, typing test, data entry, and ten key.

For more information contact Veronica Bellot

Email: veronicab@slingshotconnections.com
Phone: 408-247-8233

Scholarships for Certifications and Degree Programs

For students pursuing degrees from in-demand occupations, Ohlone College Tri-Cities Career Center may be able to pay enrollment fees for your final year or final semester at Ohlone College. For a list of approved industries, make an appointment to see a career advisor. Email: careercenter@ohlone.edu

Ohlone College Tri-Cities Career Center also offers a number of job training opportunities that can provide you with industry-recognized credentials for in-demand occupations. These trainings will offer you new or upgraded skills to make you more competitive in your job search. Enrollment into a training program is based on available funding and certain eligibility requirements. Only state-approved training centers can be accessed for training: approved training locations

Note: Must be enrolled in the WIOA program to request/receive access to these services. Call 510.742.2323 for more information.

On-the-Job Training (OJT)

On-the-Job Training is a training option that offers you hands-on work-based learning. Training is designed and provided to you by an employer. OJT funds can be leveraged as an incentive for a business to bring you on as an employee. Check-in with the Career Center to see if an appropriate employer is a right fit for you.

Note: Must be enrolled in the WIOA program to request/receive access to these services. Call 510.742.2323 for more information.

Supportive Services

Supportive Services are used to enable an individual’s successful participation in career and training activities. Approval of supportive services will be determined on an individual basis. Supportive Services may only be provided to individuals who are enrolled in the WIOA program and are receiving career services and/or training services.

Premier Career Services staff have 15 years of experience providing career services to job seekers and employee referrals to employers in the San Francisco Bay Area. Premiere Career Services provides access to employment opportunities by networking and partnering with employers in private and public sectors, recruitment agencies, and community organizations. For more information, contact Danny Navarrete. Email: danny@premierecareers.com or phone: 510-246-4955.

California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids CalWORKs encourages personal responsibility and accountability. It is committed to helping individuals receive an education and instruction that will provide employment opportunities. CalWORKs promotes short-term training, as well as life-long learning. The ultimate goal of the program is to assist CalWORKs students with vocational and educational training programs, which will lead to self-sufficiency.

Note: Must be enrolled in the WIOA program to request/receive access to these services. Call 510.742.2323 for more information.

Job/Internship placement support (Case Management)

Career advisors will work one-on-one with you to provide customized information and resources on current labor market information, job listings, career guidance, and information relating to in-demand occupations and earnings. Career Advisors can also support you by reviewing training options and assessing your interest and skills if you are interested in exploring a new career.

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We have 3 Tiers of services to fit your needs.

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Tier 1: Self Directed Services

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What Can I Do With This Major?

CalJOBS

Computer and Lab Equipment (Temporarily Suspended)

Resource Library (Temporarily Suspended)

Career Center Orientation

Tier 2: Group Services

Workshops & Webinars

Personal Development Courses (Career /Major & College Success)

Information Sessions

Career Fairs

Drop-in Interviews

Employer Tabling (Temporarily Suspended)

Industry Forums / Panel Discussions

Career Trek (Temporarily Suspended)

Career Bytes

Tier 3: Individualized Services

Career Assessments

Drop-In Advising / Counseling Sessions

Background checks & Skills Assessment

Scholarships for Certifications and Degree Programs

On-the-Job Training (OJT)

Supportive Services

Job/Internship placement support (Case Management)