The Cuyamaca College Career Center is a partnership between Student Services and Instruction. We provide career and employment
guidance and counseling to students, alumni and community members. Our free services
include career and job counseling, career workshops, job search boards for students
and employers, career classes, career research information, career resources, job
fairs and much more. Cuyamaca Career Center services are available to all students,
alumni and community members!
Meet with Lena Heckbert, our Career Counselor, who provides expert guidance on choosing
a major, creating a career-action plan, conducting career research, and setting career
goals for students. Discuss with Lena your career aspirations and get assistance in
determining the right courses for your education plan. Not sure if a career counseling
session is what you need? Explore the options below for guidance, and if you don't
find an exact fit, no problem—schedule an appointment, and we'll ensure you receive
the support you need here at the Career Center.
Items to discuss with a Career Counselor include:
*To make an appointment, you will need your student ID# and date of birth.
Appointments are done virtually at this time.*
Schedule your 1-hour Virtual Appointment with any available counselor.
If you are unable to find a suitable appointment time with our Career Counselor try connecting with a counselor in General Counseling
Items to discuss with a Counselor include:
*To make an appointment, you will need your student ID# and date of birth.
Appointments are done virtually at this time.*
The Career Center offers support and job-readiness training to Cuyamaca College students and alumni through:
Individual career coaching
Workshops on campus
Classroom presentations
Employment events
We also offer support in:
Your job and career search
Networking skills
Resume and cover letter reviews
Interviewing techniques
Developing 21st Century Skills.
For more information, visit the Job Placement web page or contact
cuyamaca.career@gcccd.edu
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Workshops and Events
The Cuyamaca Career Center provides workshops and events to help you gain insight on what employers are looking for and ways to prepare yourself for seeking, interviewing, and landing a career. Workshop topics include:
Financial Literacy
Job Search
Interview Skills and Professional Communication
Personal Branding and Networking
Resume and Cover Letter preparation
Tranferrable Skills/21st Century Skills
For more information about our workshops and events, please contact :
Discover a more personalized and accessible approach to career exploration with Cuyamaca College's revamped Career Fairs. Our Career Center now hosts multiple smaller fairs throughout the school year, providing students and employers with a more intimate and easily navigable event.
Personal Connections: Connect with potential employers in a more personal setting.
Diverse Opportunities: Explore a variety of employment options, including permanent positions, part-time work, and opportunities for post-college career exploration.
Tailored Experience: Our smaller fairs ensure a focused and tailored experience, allowing you to make the most of your time and interactions.
Whether you're seeking permanent employment, part-time work, or simply want to explore potential career paths, our Career Fairs are designed to meet your unique needs.
Check out our upcoming Career Fair Events on Handshake!
If you are a student or community member wanting more information about our next Career Expo. contact us at cuyamaca.career@gcccd.edu.
If you are an employer wanting to participate in our fairs and expos, please contact:
Career Exploration Resources and Volunteer Opportunities
Free Career Resources:
Career Exploration & Research
Browse careers, programs or take a career assessment to discover San Diego and Imperial County-based career paths that match your interest. Search results will include occupations, wage information, and related training's.
Navigate your academic journey with confidence using the What Can I Do With This Major platform featuring 100 major profiles. Gain insights into potential career paths,
discover the types of employers hiring in your field, and uncover strategies to maximize
your opportunities. Use WCIDWTM as your roadmap to make informed decisions and discover
exciting possibilities.
This is a FREE Government site with no passwords required. Discover what your interests are by completing an interest assessment and how they relate to the world of work. This site is also available in Spanish. My Next Move also offers a version tailored to Veterans.
Discover and identify your interests, skills, work values, and match careers based on your individual financial needs. Research various occupations and how to pursue it!
Learn from video game designers to lawyers, sports journalists to STEM professionals, and everything in between. These stories form the basis of Roadtrip Nation's career exploration products—including an educational curriculum, personalized online tools, video content, bestselling books, and live events. Together, these tools create a diverse and relevant collection of resources showing young people the vast scope of careers and possibilities.
ONET is your go-to resource for occupational insights. Imagine a comprehensive database continuously updated through surveys with workers across various fields – that's ONET! O*NET OnLine is an interactive platform tailored to help you explore and search for potential careers.
Learn about information on career outlook and salary. Click on the occupation field you are interested in and you will find a description of the career, educational requirements, salary and outlook. Figures on salary and outlook are national figures.
Learn about local community college programs within San Diego County, related career pathways, and salaries.
Career Guides
This is not a government-run site but it does have the information about federal jobs and internships that are currently available, and career guides.
Find out what salary you will earn in your chosen occupation. The salary wizard calculates your salary based on geographical area. Links to job boards are included.
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