Free Career Workshops at the Orange County Workforce Solutions Center!
Hours of Operation: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri: 8am-6pm, Wed: 8am-8pm, Sat: 9am-1pm
Register in CALJOBS: caljobs.ca.gov to sign up or call (866) 500-6587 to register. CalJOBS & Appointment instructions are listed below.
To see both on-site and virtual calendars, go to: ocworkforcesolutions.com and click the “Events” tab OR go to caljobs.ca.gov and follow the registration instructions below.
Workshop Descriptions and Available Dates
How to Register (CalJOBS & Appointment instructions)
Request for Auxiliary Aids and Services
Download the calendar (available in .pdf)
Workshop Descriptions and Available Dates
ACT WorkKeys
Use the ACT WorkKeys to build essential skills for personal development and acquire skills critical to workplace success. ACT Workkeys offers courses such as: Workplace Documents, Applied Math, and Literacy to receive certifications of course completion.
Dates Available:
Every Wednesday at 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Advanced Resume Language
Take your resume to the next level by learning how to properly list your job descriptions. Learn about how to use actions verbs to make your descriptions more captivating and show what you have achieved, rather than simply show what you have done.
Dates Available:
Every Thursday and Friday at 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Best Job Search Practices
This workshop is designed to assist job seekers who are interested in taking charge of their job search by: introducing you to the latest job search processes, tools, and strategies. Also, learn about how to attract recruiters to your resume and interact with them.
Dates Available:
Every Monday at 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
FDIC Money Smart Modules
These 14 self-paced, money smart modules provide participants with practical knowledge, skill-building opportunities, and resources that can be used to help manage finances with confidence.
Modules 1, 2, 3: Your Money Values and Influences, You Can Bank on It, Your Income and Expenses
Modules 4, 5, 6: Spending and Savings Plan, Your Savings, Credit Reports and Scores
Modules 7, 8, 9: Borrowing Basics, Managing Debt, Using Credit Cards
Modules 10, 11, 12: Building Your Financial Future, Protecting Your Identity and Assets, Making Housing Decisions
Modules 13, 14: Buying a Home, Disasters - Financial Prep. and Recovery
Dates Available:
Every Tuesday and Friday at 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Finding Transferable Skills
Transferable skills are skills you have acquired during any activity in your life--virtually all skills are transferable and applicable to what you want to do in your next job. This workshop is all about finding those skills in your resume to apply them to other positions you may be interested in.
Dates Available:
Every Wednesday at 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
How to: Resume and Cover Letters
Learn how to create a resume and what employers want to see on that resume. Become familiar with multiple resume styles as well as cover letters. Understand the importance of key words to develop your resume.
Dates Available:
Every Tuesday at 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Identifying Career and Upskilling Opportunities
Learn about the industries that boomed and bloomed despite the pandemic and what industries to keep an eye on for a future career. We also go over different training and certificate opportunities so you can get into those in-demand careers!
Dates Available:
Every Friday at 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Interview Tips and Best Practices
This workshop covers the different aspects of interviews and virtual interviews: what to expect, how to prepare, what questions you should be asking, and appropriate follow-up techniques after your interview.
Dates Available:
Every Wednesday at 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Mock Interview
A great way to practice interview skills as well as gain insight into what your job interview experience will be like. Mock Interviews will focus on questions pertaining to experience, character, and applicable skills, all while helping you conquer any interview anxieties.
**For On-site Virtual Mock Interviews, interviews will be hosted on-site. Clients will then be able to practice how to set up a virtual interview or proceed with the interview in-person.
Dates Available in October :
Every Tuesday and Thursday at 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Navigating LinkedIn
LinkedIn is a free job search website that is capable of so much more! Learn how to create your profile, job search using different filters, tell if a job has been posted by a recruiter, how to network yourself professionally with friends, family, co-workers, and more!
Dates Available:
Every Thursday at 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
OC Job Club
OC Job Club is a self-directed, relaxed, free networking group that connects you with other job seekers in the community while teaching you job search skills. The job club provides a place where job seekers can meet regularly with other career professionals to share job leads, provide support, and update their job search skills. All members begin by attending an orientation followed by a variety of workshops on such topics such as: How to Be Successful in Your Job Search, Improve Your Resume Writing Skills, Using New and Improved Interview Skills and Techniques.
Dates Available:
Every Wednesday at 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Resume Review
For those who need additional help with their resume and/or cover letter writing, this lab is for you! For those who have a resume, we can give you comments/suggestions/feedback on how to update and fix your resume. For those who don’t have a resume, we can give you a template to start your resume writing journey!
*Recommend: How to: Resumes and Cover Letters if you have never made a resume before.
**For virtual attendees, this workshop will be done via Email!
Dates Available:
Every Monday and Thursday at 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Selling Your Strengths in an Interview
This workshop covers how to sell your strengths in an interview! Learn about the different types of interview questions, the goals of the questions, and how to incorporate your strengths and experiences into your answer. See examples of how you can strengthen your interview responses to stand out to employers.
Dates Available:
Every Monday at 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Soft Skills in the Workplace
This workshop goes over the different types of soft skills, otherwise known as people skills, and what they look like in the workplace. We also go over how these skills (Organization, Leadership, and Teamwork) highlighted in your resume to show that you have the skills employers are looking for!
Dates Available:
Every Monday at 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Workforce Solutions Orientation
The OC Workforce Solutions Orientation will provide you with information about our programs, educational opportunities, tools, and resources available to help you in your job search. You will also learn about the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and services available at the Center through community resources and partners.
Dates Available:
Every Monday at 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Every Wednesday at 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Grow with Google
Grow with Google Professional Certifications are online courses designed to help learners gain the necessary skills to succeed in the modern workplace. These courses cover a variety of topics, such as data analysis, project management, UX design, and more. With flexible deadlines and a self-paced learning environment, learners can complete the certifications at their own pace. Upon completion, learners will receive a Google-approved professional certification, making them more competitive in the job market. Grow with Google Professional Certifications provide learners with the knowledge and skills needed to advance their careers and achieve their professional goals.
Open Lab Hours:
Adults
Every Monday and Friday at 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Every Wednesday at 10:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Youth
Every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
How to Register (CalJOBS & Appointment instructions)
You must have a CalJOBS account to attend Virtual workshops. If you have an account, go to caljobs.ca.gov and log in on the top right. If you do not have an account, on the top right click on “Register New User”. Scroll down and select Option 3 – Create a user Account- and choose the option that applies to you. If you have questions about registration, signing up for a workshop, workshop information, or canceling your workshop attendance please call 866-500-6587.
To register for workshops in CalJOBS:
Log into your CalJOBS account and look at the left column
Click on the "My Resources" Tab
Click on "Upcoming Events" (this will take you to another page)
In the dropdown menu for "Event Region", select "Orange County Community Services Agency Special P"
For "Event Office", scroll all the way down to the bottom and select "Orange County One Stop Center (Brea) or (Laguna Niguel)"
Leave everything else blank and click "Filter". Now when you scroll down you should see the selected One-Stop Calendar
Read the calendar carefully and sign up for the workshop you want by double clicking the workshop, scrolling all the way down, and clicking on the “Register” button.
Read the calendar carefully and sign up for the workshop you want by double clicking the workshop, scrolling all the way down, and clicking on the “Register” button.
To Sign Up by phone:
Know the Name, Date, and Time of the workshop you would like to take
Call 866-500-6587 and speak with a receptionist. They will take your name, phone number, and last four of your Social Security to register you for the workshop you want. *You must have a CalJOBS account to register, if you do not have a CalJOBS account, we will assist you in making one after your workshop.
Request for Auxiliary Aids and Services
This WIOA Title I financially assisted program or activity is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. If you need special assistance to participate in this program, call (866) 500-6587. TDD/TTY users, please call the California Relay Service at (800) 735-2922 or 711. Please call 48 hours in advance to allow the OC Workforce Solutions Center to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this program.
Contact Information
Call (866) 500-6587
Email info@ocworkforcesolutions.com