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Alumni Services

Career Advising Options for Alumni

       In Sacramento
       In the Bay Area

Live outside of the Sacramento or Bay Area regions?
Visit the Employment Development Department (EDD) website for comprehensive list of California One Stop Career Centers listed by county at www.edd.ca.gov/ONE-STOP/osfile.pdf
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Resources in the Sacramento Region

Learning Exchange, Career Assessment Classes
1111 Howe Ave Suite 125
Sacramento, CA 95825
(916) 929-9200, (916) 929-0806 FAX
www.learningexchange.com

This 3 session class explores different aspects of the career development/life planning process through the use of assessments such as the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), Strong Interest Inventory, Values Card Sort, Skill Scan. Approx. cost = $199

Sacramento Professional Network
(formerly Experience Unlimited)
5007 Broadway (at 50th Street)
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 227-0330, (916) 227-0382 FAX
www.edd.ca.gov/Jobs_and_Training/pubs/osfile.pdf

This self-sustaining organization, associated with the State of California, Employment Development Department (EDD), provides resources and support for professionals involved in a job search. The majority of participants have at least a Bachelor's degree and several years of work experience.

CSUS Career Center
California State University, Sacramento
Lassen Hall 2000
6000 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95819
(916) 278-6231
www.csus.edu/careercenter/alumni.htm

Individualized Career Counseling at the cost of $75 per semester for the community. This site is a practicum site for advanced Master's students in Career Counseling at CSUS. Sessions are scheduled from 5:30p-8pm on Thursdays(up to 13 per semester) and may be viewed and/or discussed with faculty. Confidentiality is respected.

Local Community College Districts

Los Rios Community College District (American River College, Cosumnes River College & Sacramento City College)
http://www.losrios.edu/

Nearly all community college campuses offer Career/Life Planning courses that include standard career assessments and development of an individualized career development plan. Call or visit websites for precise scheduling and cost information. Approximate cost = $18 per unit plus other enrollment fees.

Sacramento Works
www.seta.net

Sacramento Works is a network of 14 "One Stop" Career Centers in Sacramento County. Services generally consist of individualized career counseling and/or job search assistance. Visit the website for the locations and phone numbers of the 14 One Stop Career Centers in Sacramento County.

California Career Resource Network
www.californiacareers.info

Career information resources for students, job seekers and practitioners.

State Job Workshops
(916) 443-6788
Ken Mandler
E-mail: ken@statejobworkshops.com
http://statejobworkshops.com

Ken Mandler provides assistance for people who are looking to work for the State of California. The workshops are held monthly and are based in Sacramento. Cost = $94 per workshop.

 

Resources in the San Francisco Bay Area

San Francisco State University - Career Center
1600 Halloway Ave - Student Services Building 206
San Francisco, CA 94132
(415) 338-1761
www.sfsu.edu/%7Ecareer/

The Career Center services are available to non-SFSU students for free for one year. Membership includes unlimited walk-in counseling, use of computer workstations, use of the Career Center Library, job postings, workshops, and career fairs. There is an additional fee of $50 for three one-hour, one-on-one counseling appointments.

Bay Area Career Center (BACC)
57 Post Street, Ste. 804
San Francisco, CA 94104
(415) 398-4881
Business Hours: Monday through Thursday 11 AM-5 PM
www.bayareacareercenter.com

Skilled career counselors are available to help you with all aspects of the career planning process. Individual appointments are available Monday through Friday during the day, and Monday through Thursday evenings. The standard fee for a 50 minute session is $100. BACC offers career related workshops in the areas of Self-assessment, Exploring Options, Personal Packaging, Job Search Strategies, and Professional Development. Workshops are offered day and evening hours.

John F. Kennedy University - Career Development Center
100 Ellinwood Way
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 969-3542
Business Hours: Monday through Thursday 10 AM-5 PM
JFKU Career Center

The counselors work with clients in the following areas: career assessment, clarification of values and goals, career management and job search strategies, which includes resume writing and interview techniques. Counseling appointments are available to the public for a $50 fee per session. Counseling appointments can be made by calling the Center during business hours.

Local Community College Districts
California Community Colleges, Chancellor's Office
1102 Q Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 445-8752

Nearly all community college campuses offer Career/Life Planning courses that include standard career assessments and development of an individualized career development plan. Call or visit web sites for precise scheduling and cost information. Approximate cost = $18 per unit plus other enrollment fees.

Jewish Vocational & Career Services (Open to people of all faiths)
225 Bush Street (West Entrance, Suite 400)
San Francisco, CA 94104
(415) 391-3600 Fax: (415) 391-3617
Email: hire@jvs.org
www.jvs.org/

JVS offers a variety of services including career and employment counseling, training, technology access center, youth programs, resettlement, and Jewish programs. Fees vary based on the services you choose.

Marin Employment Connection - Career Resource Center
120 North Redwood Drive
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 473-3300 / TTY (415) 473-3344 Fax: (415) 473-3333
www.marinemployment.org

Services include career counseling and assessments, resume and interview assistance, job search, and resource center. No fees for job seekers.

California Career Resource Network
www.californiacareers.info

Career information resources for students, job seekers and practitioners.

Oakland Career Center East One-Stop Career Center
EASTBAY Works, Inc.
1212 Broadway, Suite 300
Oakland, CA 94616
(510)768-4450 or 1-866-EBWORKS FAX: (510) 563-5331

www.eastbayworks.com

Services include career assessments and exploration, resume and job search assistance, and resource center. No fees for job seekers.