Job Seeker Services

The College of Alameda Career and Employment Center offers job seekers and students a “mobile office”. Those seeking jobs or those who are looking to make a career change can visit us for the following amenities:

• Computer access and Internet use for updating resumes and conducting research
• Free copy, fax, and phone use for job searching
• Job leads
• Resource library
• Career exploration and labor market data
• Workshops in resume writing and job search strategies – please call for dates and times or look at our monthly calendar on the website
• Workshops in networking
• Access to hundreds of job announcements in the East Bay and beyond, many of which are only accessible through our facility
• Employer hiring events and job fairs
• Office Proficiency Assessment and Certification (including Typing) tests

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)

The WIOA Program offers dislocated workers, low-income workers, and displaced homemakers competitive advantages through networking mixers, exclusive recruitment opportunities, specialized workshops, individualized career counseling, job placement, and paid on-the-job training. The program includes:

• One-on-one assistance (must be enrolled in WIOA)
• Job Search Workshop (must be enrolled in WIOA)
• Career assessments and career counseling (must be enrolled in WIOA)

This program will help define clear career goals and an employment plan. Participants will learn effective resume writing skills, interview techniques, how to search effectively for a job, and how to market their skills through networking events.