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.
Schedule a phone or Zoom appointment today! All you need is a computer or mobile device:
- Call: 714.808.4717
- E–mail: careerhelp@noce.edu. Appointments will be conducted by phone and/or online, depending on the student’s needs and desires.
- Sign-up for workshops below
Career Skills and Resource Lab Services
Make an appointment with a staff member to work on:
- Career exploration
- Resume and cover letter building
- Creating a LinkedIn profile and taking courses through LinkedIn Learning
- Interview preparation
- Job search
- Online job applications
- Soft skills workshops
- LinkedIn Boot Camp Series
- Career Launch Academy—FOR CTE PROGRAM STUDENTS ONLY
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canvas (Virtual Workshop) | Tuesday, January 18, 2022 | 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. | Virtual | Sign Up Now |
| CTE Welcome Workshop (Virtual Workshop) | Wednesday, January 19, 2022 | 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. | Virtual | Sign Up Now |
| Zoom (Virtual Workshop) | Wednesday, January 19, 2022 | 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. | Virtual | Sign Up Now |
| Introduction to the Career Skills and Resource Lab (Virtual Workshop) | Thursday, January 20, 2022 | 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. | Virtual | Sign Up Now |
| Canvas (Virtual Workshop) | Tuesday, January 25, 2022 | 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. | Virtual | Sign Up Now |
| Zoom (Virtual Workshop) | Wednesday, January 26, 2022 | 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. | Virtual | Sign Up Now |
| 21st Century Skills: Adaptability (Virtual Workshop) | Thursday, January 27, 2022 | 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. | Virtual | Sign Up Now |
| Canvas (In-Person Workshop) | Tuesday, February 1, 2022 | 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. | AC-Room 606 | Sign Up Now |
| Zoom (In-Person Workshop) | Wednesday, February 2, 2022 | 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. | AC-Room 606 | Sign Up Now |
| Resume (Virtual Workshop) | Thursday, February 3, 2022 | 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. | Virtual | Sign Up Now |
| 21st Century Skills: Collaboration (In-Person Workshop) | Wednesday, February 9, 2022 | 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. | AC-Room 606 | Sign Up Now |
| Career Launch Academy (In-Person Workshop) | Thursday, February 10, 2022 | 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. | AC-Room 606 | Sign Up Now |
| Cover Letter Basics (Virtual Workshop) | Tuesday, February 15, 2022 | 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. | Virtual | Sign Up Now |
| Introduction NOCECareerConnect Online Job Board (In-Person Workshop) | Thursday, February 17, 2022 | 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. | AC-Room 606 | Sign Up Now |
| Rock Your Interview (Virtual Workshop) | Wednesday, February 23, 2022 | 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. | Virtual | Sign Up Now |
| Personal Branding (In-Person Workshop) | Thursday, February 24, 2022 | 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. | AC-Room 606 | Sign Up Now |
| LinkedIn 101: The Benefits of Using LinkedIn (In-Person Workshop) | Monday, February 28, 2022 | 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. | AC-Room 606 | Sign Up Now |
| Resume (In-Person Workshop) | Wednesday, March 2, 2022 | 5 p.m. – 6 p.m | AC-Room 606 | Sign Up Now |
| LinkedIn 102: Creating a LinkedIn Profile (In-Person Workshop) | Monday, March 7, 2022 | 5 p.m. – 6 p.m | AC-Room 606 | Sign Up Now |
| Cover Letter (In-Person Workshop) | Thursday, March 10, 2022 | 5 p.m. – 6 p.m | AC-Room 606 | Sign Up Now |
| LinkedIn 103: Manage Account Settings (In-Person Workshop) | Monday, March 14, 2022 | 5 p.m. – 6 p.m | AC-Room 606 | Sign Up Now |
| Classroom Skills for Success (In-Person Workshop) | Wednesday, March 16, 2022 | 5 p.m. – 6 p.m | AC-Room 606 | Sign Up Now |
| 21st Century Skills: Digital Literacy (In-Person Workshop) | Thursday, March 17, 2022 | 5 p.m. – 6 p.m | AC-Room 606 | Sign Up Now |
| Canvas (In-Person Workshop) | Tuesday, March 29, 2022 | 5 p.m. – 6 p.m | AC-Room 606 | Sign Up Now |
| CTE Welcome Workshop (In-Person Workshop) | Wednesday, March 30, 2022 | 5 p.m. – 6 p.m | AC-Room 606 | Sign Up Now |
| Turn Your Interests into a Career (In-Person Workshop) | Thursday, March 31, 2022 | 5 p.m. – 6 p.m | AC-Room 606 | Sign Up Now |
| LinkedIn 104: Sharing Your Story (In-Person Workshop) | Monday, April 4, 2022 | 5 p.m. – 6 p.m | AC-Room 606 | Sign Up Now |
| Canvas (In-Person) | Tuesday, April 5, 2022 | 5 p.m. – 6 p.m | AC-Room 606 | Sign Up Now |
| Zoom (In-Person) | Wednesday, April 6, 2022 | 5 p.m. – 6 p.m | AC-Room 606 | Sign Up Now |
| LinkedIn 105: Adding Work Experience, Education, and Skills (In-Person Workshop) | Monday, April 11, 2022 | 5 p.m. – 6 p.m | AC-Room 606 | Sign Up Now |
| Resume (Virtual Workshop) | Wednesday, April 13, 2022 | 5 p.m. – 6 p.m | Virtual | Sign Up Now |
| How to Fill Out a Job Application (In-Person Workshop) | Thursday, April 14, 2022 | 5 p.m. – 6 p.m | AC-Room 606 | Sign Up Now |
| LinkedIn 106: Building Your LinkedIn Network (In-Person Workshop) | Monday, April 18, 2022 | 5 p.m. – 6 p.m | AC-Room 606 | Sign Up Now |
| Entry Level Cover Letter (Virtual Workshop) | Tuesday, April 19, 2022 | 5 p.m. – 6 p.m | Virtual | Sign Up Now |
| 21st Century Skills: Analysis Solution/Mindset (In-Person Workshop) | Thursday, April 21, 2022 | 5 p.m. – 6 p.m | AC-Room 606 | Sign Up Now |
| Interview for Success (Virtual Workshop) | Wednesday, April 27, 2022 | 5 p.m. – 6 p.m | Virtual | Sign Up Now |
| Dress for Success (In-Person Workshop) | Tuesday, May 3, 2022 | 5 p.m. – 6 p.m | AC-Room 606 | Sign Up Now |
| Prepare for Your Interview (In-Person Workshop) | Thursday, May 5, 2022 | 5 p.m. – 6 p.m | AC-Room 606 | Sign Up Now |
| 21st Century Skills: Entrepreneurial Mindset (In-Person Workshop) | Wednesday, May 11, 2022 | 5 p.m. – 6 p.m | AC-Room 606 | Sign Up Now |
| After NOCE: What You Need to Know to Transfer to College (In-Person Workshop) | Thursday, May 12, 2022 | 5 p.m. – 6 p.m | AC-Room 606 | Sign Up Now |
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.
