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) February 5, 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.   Using AI to Research Jobs and Companies February 24, Room D-8, 1:00-2:30pm Email Eunyoung Cho at choe@mdusd.org to sign up. Learn how to use AI tools to research companies and refine your job search strategies. This workshop covers how to identify the best jobs to apply for based on your skills, gather key company information – such as mission statements, values, and workplace culture – and connect that information to your work experience for a stronger job application. Designed for those with basic computer skills, this session will help you navigate the job market with confidence.   Financial Aid Workshop February 25, Room D-8, 11:00am-12:00pm Email Andrea Murphy at murphya@mdusd.org to sign up.  Find out how to apply for a Pell grant using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). A Pell grant is free money and not a loan, meaning eligible students don’t have to pay it back! Workshop covers eligibility basics and what information you will need when filling out the application.   Interview Workshop February 26, Room D-8, 3:00-4:00pm Email Lisa Franklin at franklinl@mdusd.org to sign up. Increase interview skills by learning how to overcome your nerves and answer tough questions. Discover appropriate ways to ask salary questions and strategies for following up after the interview.   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.   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.   Metrix Learning Email Andrea Murphy at murphya@mdusd.org for more information. Metrix is an online learning system designed to help individuals upgrade existing skills or learn new ones. In addition to training, numerous resources for career exploration and skill assessment are included. Metrix offers access to a wide range of courses and career pathways in a user-friendly, self-paced platform. There is no cost for a one-year license when signing up through Mt. Diablo Adult Education’s AJCC Career Center. Printable certificates are available upon successful competition of online course requirements.   Note: There are no fees for any of the workshops or services provided by the MDAE AJCC Career Center.