Free Career Workshops at the Orange County Workforce Solutions Center!
Hours of Operation: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri: 9am-6pm, Wed: 9am-8pm, Sat: 9am-1pm
Register in CALJOBS: caljobs.ca.gov to sign up or call (714) 241-4900 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.
Workshops are presented virtually through Microsoft Teams Online.
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 Tuesday 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:
Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Monday, August 8, 2022 at 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Monday, August 22, 2022 at 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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:
Friday, August 12, 2022 at 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Friday, August 26, 2022 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:
July
Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Friday, July 29, 2022 at 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
August
Every Thursday at 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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:
Monday, August 1, 2022 at 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Monday, August 15, 2022 at 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Monday, August 29, 2022 at 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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:
Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Friday, July 29, 2022 at 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Thursday, August 4, 2022 at 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Thursday, August 18, 2022 at 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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:
Thursday, July 28, 2022 at 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Friday, August 5, 2022 at 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Monday, August 8, 2022 at 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Friday, August 19, 2022 at 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Monday, August 22, 2022 at 1:00 PM - 2:00 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:
Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Thursday, July 28, 2022 at 1:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Friday, August 5, 2022 at 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Friday, August 19, 2022 at 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at 4:00 PM - 5:00 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:
Every Tuesday at 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Every Thursday at 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Every Friday at 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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:
Monday, August 1, 2022 at 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Friday, August 12, 2022 at 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Monday, August 15, 2022 at 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Friday, August 26, 2022 at 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Monday, August 29, 2022 at 2:30 PM - 3:30 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, Wednesday, and Friday at 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Every Tuesday and Thursday at 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
SCORE: Business Courses
If you are interested in opening your own business. These 3 workshops can assist you! Learn how to grow and promote your business from the ground up.
SCORE: How to Start your Business: Do you have an idea for a business, or a hobby that you’d like to turn into a business? Perhaps you have a home-based business that you’d like to expand, or an existing business that could be doing better. Learn how to: Identify the market for your product or service, create an effective message that generates sales, a sales process proven to produce results, where to secure needed funding, avoid common mistakes made in choosing a business location, and structure your business - plus registration, licensing, taxes and insurance.
Dates Available:
Wednesday, July 13 at 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
SCORE: Business Model Canvas: The Business Model Canvas is a tool to identify all aspects of your start-up business. Lenders are starting to accept the BMC rather than a full Business Plan. Learn how to use the BMC to create your business, identify your Value Proposition for your competitive success, and check your Value Proposition to customer’s needs.
Dates Available:
Wednesday, July 20 at 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
SCORE: Business Marketing and Promotion: Learn how to identify and attract customers to your product or service by finding their real wants and needs. Learn how to get your message to those target customers. Determine why they should want to buy from you and how to make them keep coming back!
Dates Available:
Wednesday, July 27 at 6:00 PM - 8:00 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:
Monday, August 1, 2022 at 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Thursday, August 11, 2022 at 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Monday, August 15, 2022 at 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Thursday, August 25, 2022 at 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Monday, August 29, 2022 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:
Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Monday, August 8, 2022 at 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Monday, August 22, 2022 at 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday, August 31, 2022 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:
July
Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Thursday, July 28, 2022 at 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Friday, July 29, 2022 at 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
August
Every Monday and Wednesday at 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Every Tuesday at 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Every Thursday and Friday at 1:00 PM - 2:00 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 714-241-4900.
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 (Garden Grove)"
Leave everything else blank and click "Filter". Now when you scroll down you should see the Garden Grove 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.
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 (714) 241-4900. 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 (714) 241-4900
Email info@ocworkforcesolutions.com