Build Your Career Skills Today!
At NOCE, you will get resources and strategies to launch your career. Join our career readiness and skills workshops. Get one on one training through the Career Skills and Resource Lab.
The Career Skills & Resource Lab will be available this Spring 2022 semester in-person only. You do NOT need to schedule an appointment to utilize the lab. You can walk in during hours of operation.
One-on-one assistance is available in-person only Monday – Thursday from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
- To schedule a one-on-one appointment please email careerhelp@noce.edu.
Career Skills and Resource Lab Services
Students will receive in-person assistance with the following:
- Canvas and Online Learning
- Computer Skills Improvement
- Resume and Cover Letters
- Employability Skills
- Career Exploration
- Creating a LinkedIn account
- Interview preparation
- Career Exploration
- Job Search Techniques
- Online Job Applications
- Career/Employment Opportunities
- Access to LinkedIn Learning
Career Skills & Resource Lab staff and faculty are available to assist this Spring 2022 semester Monday – Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Anaheim Campus, Room 606 (6th floor). We are closed on Fridays, weekends, and holidays.
If you’re only taking online courses, you can sign up for the Virtual Career Skills and Resource Lab course and you will receive the same services offered in-person.
In the Career Skills & Resource Lab students have access to the following:
- Students have access to CTE textbooks, and laptops while in the lab.
- Student can print a maximum of 10 pages per day.
- Students will learn more about other online resources such as LinkedIn, Canvas, Zoom, Portfolium, NOCECareerConnect (the online job board), etc.
- Students can work on and complete homework and lab assignments from certificate programs.
- Students can work on:
- Learn classroom skills for success.
- Computer skill improvement.
- Industry skill improvement.
- Employability skills.
Workshops will be held weekly. When you register for a virtual workshop(s), you will receive an email with a Zoom meeting invite the evening prior to the workshop.
For more workshop information please scroll down the page to see the workshop schedule and how to register!
NOCECareerConnect
Are you looking for a job and do not know where to start?
The NOCE Career Skills and Resource Lab can help you get started with your job search. Welcome to the NOCECareerConnect, our new online job board. This is a free platform for current and existing students that allows you to do the following:
- View and apply for current job openings.
- Upload your resume to apply for jobs.
- Attend virtual recruiting events.
- Receive workshop notifications from the Career Resource Center staff.
- Improve your interviewing skills through the virtual mock interview module
Check out NOCECareerConnect
Login and get started today!
VMock Resume Review Platform
The Career Skills and Resource Lab is excited to introduce a new resume review tool called VMock.
This online tool provides students with valuable feedback on how to improve their resumes.
Before you get started, here are a few tips:
- Must have a completed professional resume with the following elements:
- Contact Information (e-mail address and phone number)
- Summary of Qualifications
- Work and/or Volunteer Experience
- Education
- Skills
- A resume should have a chronological or functional style.
- The resume must be in PDF format.
- The file must not be larger than 2MB
- The resume should be a maximum of 4 pages.
- Feel comfortable navigating online platforms
Get started with VMock
Improve your resume today!
Note: VMock gives you an overall score on your resume and then breaks down the percentage into 3 different categories. The score is meant to help you focus on sections that need improving. VMock will offer suggestions to help you create a strong and noticeable resume.
Career Launch Academy
What is Career Launch Academy?
Career Launch Academy is an advanced personalized coaching program. This program is designed to provide students with job searching techniques, develop new connections, learn how to set up and conduct career conversations and turn those conversations into jobs or internships.
Students will have access to daily online videos, a student workbook that contains templates, strategies, and tips, as well as weekly group coaching sessions.
This is a 6-week online program, and it only requires 20 minutes every day of your time.
Need more information?
For more information about the Career Launch Academy, please visit the Career Launch Academy’s Program details page.
Sign Up Today!
Register for the Spring 2022 program.
Workshops & Events
Note: All Career Skills and Resource Lab workshops will be virtual via Zoom. An e-mail will be sent to you with meeting instructions before your workshop(s).
| Event Name | Event Dates | Event Time | Event Location | Event Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New CTE Student Welcome Workshop (Virtual) | Tuesday, June 7, 2022 | 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. | Zoom | Register Here |
| Introduction to the Career Resource Lab (In-Person) | Thursday, June 9, 2022 | 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. | Anaheim Campus – Room 606 | Register Here |
| Turn Your Interests Into a Career (In-Person) | Tuesday, June 14, 2022 | 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. | Anaheim Campus – Room 606 | Register Here |
| Resume Building Basics (In-Person) | Wednesday, June 15, 2022 | 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. | Anaheim Campus – Room 606 | Register Here |
| Social Diversity Awareness (In-Person) | Tuesday, June 21, 2022 | 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. | Anaheim Campus – Room 606 | Register Here |
| Cover Letter Basics (In-Person) | Thursday, June 23, 2022 | 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. | Anaheim Campus – Room 606 | Register Here |
| Stress Management and Self-Care (In-Person) | Tuesday, June 28, 2022 | 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. | Anaheim Campus – Room 606 | Register Here |
| How to Fill Out a Job Application (In-Person) | Wednesday, June 29, 2022 | 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. | Anaheim Campus – Room 606 | Register Here |
| Rock Your Interview (In-Person) | Thursday, June 30, 2022 | 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. | Anaheim Campus – Room 606 | Register Here |
These workshops are designed to give students an opportunity to develop professional relationships, acquire new ideas, improve skills, as well as provide current and relevant job market information to those looking for employment.
