December may be the ending of 2013 but it could be the beginning of a great new career in 2014. Contrary to popular belief, as a job seeker, you should be ramping up your job search and not putting it on hold until next year. You may have heard that luck is where preparation meets opportunity. Let the WorkSource help to get you prepared for your next job opportunity.

NEW WORKSHOPS

Demystifying the Community College Employment Process – Thursday, December 12th from 1:30-3:30. If you’ve ever considered employment at a community college, especially at College of the Canyons, you won’t want to miss this workshop. It is a collaborative effort between COC’s WorkSource, Career Services and Human Resource department. The workshop will be part presentation and part panel discussion with time to ask any burning questions you may have about landing a job in a community college. This is your place for the inside scoop.

Social Media for Job Search Workshop – Friday, December 13th from 9:00-11:00 a.m.

A brand new workshop for the WorkSource to help get you up to speed on how to use social media in your job search. The workshop will cover using LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter for job search plus much, much more. You will learn how to navigate through the various social media tools the internet has to offer, more easily connect to the individuals doing the hiring, and learn about job openings even before the general public. Make sure you reserve your seat.

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

Manufacturing Assembler & Test Technician Training Program Orientation – Monday, December 16th at 9 a.m. If you’ve been looking for a fresh start in 2014 and would like to pursue a career in Biomedical Device, Aerospace, or Hi-Tech Manufacturing, you’ll definitely want to join us for this all day Specialized Recruitment & Eligibility Event. The Employee Training Institute at College of the Canyons has partnered with local employers to ensure that the program is designed to include the specific skills employers need to fill their open and upcoming positions. The training will be paid for in full for eligible students selected to participate.

*Please register in advance to ensure your spot at any or all of the events listed (661) 799-9675*

There are also several Resume & Cover Letter, and Job Search workshops listed on our calendar on the website. See you soon.

You can always get more information on our website www.WorkSantaClarita.com , Facebook or Twitter pages and by stopping in to see us at the Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook University Center off University Center Drive on the College of the Canyons Campus in Suite 250.