Career Readiness & Job-Search Hub

At NOCE, you will get resources and strategies to launch your career. Join our career readiness and skills workshops. Get one-on-one training through the Career Skills and Resource Lab.

The
Career Skills&Resource Labwill be available this
2026 Fall Semester
. You do NOT need to schedule an appointment to utilize thelab. You can walk in during hours of operation.

Students will receive in-person assistance with the following:

• Uploading assignments on Canvas
• Registering for a laptop loan
• CTE Textbooks
• How to access your NOCE email account
• Quiet space to do your homework
• Improve your computer and employment Skills
• Interview Preparation
• Job Searching & Online Job Application
• Soft Skills Workshops

Career Skills&Resource Labstaffandfaculty can assist you Monday – Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Anaheim Campus, Room 606 (6th floor). We are closed on Fridays, weekends,and holidays.

If you’re only taking online courses, you can sign up for the Virtual Career Skills and Resource Lab course and receive the same services offered in-person.

• Students have access to CTE textbooks and laptops while in the lab.
• Students can print a maximum of 10 pages per day.
• Students will learn more about other onlineresources such as Linked In, Canvas, Zoom, Portfolium, NOCECareer
  
  Connect (the online job board), etc.
• Students can work on and complete homework and lab assignments from certificate programs.
• Students can work on the following:
  • Learn classroomskillsfor success.
  • Computer skill improvement.
  • Industry skill improvement.
  • Employabilityskills.

Workshops will be held weekly. When you register for a virtual workshop(s), you will receive an email with a Zoom meeting invite the evening before the workshop.

For more workshop information, please scroll down the page to see the workshop schedule and how to register!

Handshake is an online career management system that connects employers with students and alumni. It is a student-centered job board that targets students.

Through this online job board, students can do the following:

• Find jobs by filter (location, job title, and industry)
• Students can view and apply for current job openings
• Bookmark jobs you are interested in and apply later
• You will receive personalized job recommendations

The Career Skills and Resource Lab is excited to introduce a new resume review tool called VMock.

This online tool provides students with valuable feedback on improving their resumes.

Before you get started, here are a few tips:

• Must have a completed professional resume with the following elements:
  • Contact Information (e-mail address and phone number)
  • Summary of Qualifications
  • Work and/or Volunteer Experience
  • Education
  • Skills
• A resume should have a chronological or functional style.
• The resume must be in PDF format.
• The file must not be larger than 2MB
• The resume should be a maximum of 4 pages.
• Feel comfortable navigating online platforms.

Note:

VMock gives you an overall score on your resume and then breaks down the percentage into three different categories. The score is meant to help you focus on sections that need improving. VMock will offer suggestions to help you create a strong and noticeable resume.

Enhance Your Career Skills with Linked In Learning

As a Career Technical Education (CTE) student, you are building valuable skills that can help you succeed in today’s workforce. Take your career preparation to the next level with Linked In Learning, an online platform offering thousands of expert-led courses in business, technology, creative skills, leadership, and industry-specific topics. Whether you want to strengthen your technical skills, explore new career interests, prepare for a job interview, or learn the latest tools and trends in your field, Linked In Learning provides flexible, on-demand resources to support your professional growth.

Start learning today and gain skills that can help you stand out to employers and advance your career.

For more information about Linked In Learning, please email the Career Skills and Resource Lab at careerhelp .

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