BRENTWOOD
CAREER CENTER
HOURS 8:30 AM-5:00 PM
281 Pine Street
Brentwood CA 94513
(925) 634-2195
Register at www.caljobs.ca.gov
August 2015
NOT SURE WHERE TO START?
~ Please arrive 15 minutes early to all workshops ~
Come to Career Center Services Orientation!
Tuesday, August 3rd & 17tj ~ 9am-10am
Servicios del Centro de Carerras en Español
Martes, Agosto 3td ~11:00 am-12:00 pm
Martes, Agosto 17th ~11:00 am-12:00pm
If you are… YOUTH (16-24)  VETERAN  SENIOR
We offer:
Career assessments  Skill assessments  Typing tests
 Metrix (free online training in medical, business, tech)
 Possible paid job training via WIA program
 On-site recruitments by employers who are hiring!
 OJTs (On-the-Job Training for those who are eligible)

TECH TOOLS
JOB SEARCH BASICS
Basic Internet
Résumé Basics
Friday, 10:00 am-11:00 am
August 7th
Tuesday, 9:00 am-11:00 am
August 11th & 25th
Online Application
Interview Techniques
Friday, 10:00 am-12:00 pm
August 28th
Thursday, 9:00 am-11:00 am
August 13th & 27th
Résumé review by Appt.
Job-Connect Networking (by invitation only)
Thursday, August 13th
3:00-4:30pm (Appts. Close at 12 Noon)
Wednesday, 10:00 am-11:00 am
August 26th
WinWay Résumé
Loaded on computers in Resource Room. Bring
flash drive. Be sure to upload your new resume
to CalJOBS so employers can find you!
ASSESSMENT CENTER
YOUTH
Lorena Gonzalez (Out of School Youth)
RESET TRAINING PROGRAM
Call for appointment (925) 278-3478
Sharon Baugh (Out of School Youth) ONLY
COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION (CCOE)
Call for appointment (925) 942-3313
By appointment ONLY
Stephanie Peterson
Call for intake (925) 671-4540
(See Assessment Center calendar for details)
KeyTrain Basic Skills Assessment – required for WIOA program enrollment
Lessons & quizzes can help you raise your score Reading, math, & locating information.
Metrix Orientation by Appointment
Must have basic computer skills. On-line self-paced courses. Ask at the reception desk for details.
Typing Certificates Walk-in Hours – Tuesdays & Wednesdays ONLY~10am-12:30pm
WorkKeys~2nd Wednesday of each Month – by Appointment – NO WorkKeys in August
A portable credential. Proctored test to earn National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC),
Assessments Offered on a Drop-In Basis
Jackson Vocational Interest Survey (JVIS)
True Colors (Personality)
Jemellee Manoat
Service Navigator (925) 513-4226
Brad Yoder, Disabled Vets (925) 513-4226
By appt. ONLY (Mon & Tues)
SENIORS
Tuesdays & Thursday 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Located at Liberty Adult Education, Rooms 16
VETERANS
Keirsey (Temperament / Personality)
ONET Interest Profiler
Equal Opportunity Employer Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
OJT (On-the-Job Training)
Workshop
Use this hiring incentive to make yourself
the most competitive candidate!
Tuesday, August 25th
10:00am-11:00am
BRENTWOOD CAREER CENTER ~ Activity Information
All clients are encouraged to take a tour prior to
using the Career Resource Center. Orientation
Tours are held daily at 10:00 am.
It is always a good idea to come in and register
for workshops in advance.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Basic Internet: Learn how to conduct an
Internet job search.
Winway Resume: Create your resume
using this template. Available on all
resource room computers.
Electronic Employment Applications:
Learn the inside secrets of on-line & kiosk
employment applications.
Mavis Beacon Typing Course: Available on
all resource room computers.
Typing Certificates: Tuesdays & Thursdays
no appointment (walk-ins only)
ASSESSMENT CENTER
Hours of Operation: Vary see assessment
center calendar for dates and times
STEPS TO SUCCESS
Career Center Services: Describes the resources
of the many partners at the center as well as
outlines the process to possibly access training
and/or individualized services including the
WIA funded program.
Steps to Success Resume Basics & Review -
Learn how to display your unique skills and
experience in the best possible manner. Bring
your resume and get feedback.
Steps to Success Interviewing Techniques: Sell
yourself! Be confident! Learn how to present
your skills and experience in the best possible
manner, and much more.
OTHER EVENTS
In School Youth Services: Special Services for
ages 16-21 who are currently enrolled in high
school.
Out of School Youth Services: Special Services
for ages 16-21 who have not completed high
school.
Key Train: Assess and build on your
Resume Review: Resume critique. Bring a hard
JVIS (Jackson Vocational Interest Survey):
Keeping Debt Under Control: financial advise
reading and math skills. Builds towards
Work Keys
Interest assessment
Keirsey—Personality Assessment
True Colors—Personality Assessment
O’Net Interest Profiler from
MyNextMove—Interest &Skills Profiler
copy of resume and also bring your flash drive
with resume on it.
Credit Reports & Credit Scores: financial
advise