America's Job Center of California (AJCC) Access Point

Need help getting a job?
Or improving your skills to get a job?

Mt. Diablo Adult Education offers job readiness and career search workshops and resources on campus, through a unique partnership with Contra Costa County and nine local organizations. Following are some of the services that are available at no cost to students and other participants at the Loma Vista Adult Center:

• Résumé writing and career workshops

• Access to job postings and hiring events

• Computers, printers, copier and scanner available for job search

• Access to CalJOBS, the state’s best online resource for job seekers

• Career Assessments, matching interests and skills to career opportunities

• Typing certification tests

• Training and education information

• WIOA Career Coach available

For more information about AJCC Access Point services, please contact Andrea Murphy, Workforce Programs Coordinator, at murphya@mdusd.org. 
 

          
 
WIOA PROGRAM

Learn about the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) and how you can receive individualized career services, including employment search assistance from a Career Coach and funds for training. Start by attending a WIOA Information Session (see monthly calendar) or email Parwin Paigham, WIOA Career Coach at parwinp@rubiconprograms.org.

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Information Session (WIOA) December 4, Room D-8, 11:30am-12:30pm Email Parwin Paigham at parwinp@rubiconprograms.org to sign up.  Join Parwin Paigham, WIOA Career Coach, to learn more about the Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) and how it can help you access employment, education, training, and support services to succeed in today’s labor market. Drop-In for Job Search  See monthly MDAE-AJCC Career Center calendar for dates and times. Drop in to the Career Center for job search activities, including resume review, keyboarding certification tests, internet job search, and career assessments.   Jackson Vocational Interest Survey (JVIS) Email murphya@mdusd.org or call MDAE-AJCC Career Center at (925) 685-7340, Ext. 6733 for more information. The JVIS is an education and career planning tool that provides a detailed snapshot of your interests and how they relate to the world of study and work. After taking the JVIS, you’ll have access to links, resources, and industry information to help you learn more about the careers and training that will help you make the most of your time and talent.    Keyboarding Certification Test See monthly MDAE-AJCC Career Center calendar for dates and times. Take a timed test in order to earn a certificate that will demonstrate your keyboarding speed and accuracy to potential employers. You will be able to take one or more 1-minute keyboarding warm-ups before taking up to two 5-minute timed tests. Be sure to bring a picture ID such as a California Driver’s License/ID with you.   Note: There are no fees for any of the workshops or services provided by the MDAE AJCC Career Center.