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Job and Career Assistance
Empowering Careers. Building Confidence. Creating Opportunity.
A rewarding career begins with preparation, confidence, and access to the right resources. Chasten Gold's Job & Career Assistance Center is designed to help students, recent graduates, career changers, veterans, public servants, and job seekers develop the skills needed to compete in today's workforce. Whether you're searching for your first job, preparing for a promotion, transitioning into a new career, or pursuing a position with the State of California, our growing collection of educational videos, downloadable templates, career guides, and mock interview resources will help you take the next step with confidence. Our goal is simple, to remove barriers to employment by providing free, practical, and accessible career resources that prepare individuals for long-term success.
Employment Development Department (EDD)
The California Employment Development Department (EDD) connects job seekers with employment opportunities, unemployment benefits, labor market information, career exploration tools, and workforce training resources. Through CalJOBS and America's Job Centers of California, EDD helps individuals develop resumes, prepare for interviews, explore career pathways, and connect with employers throughout the state. Their services are available at no cost to California residents.
America's Job Center of California (AJCC)
America's Job Centers of California provide free career counseling, resume assistance, interview coaching, job placement services, career assessments, workforce training, and employment workshops. Centers also assist veterans, youth, individuals with disabilities, career changers, and dislocated workers. Many locations offer access to computers, printers, and hiring events throughout California.
CalCareers (State of California Careers)
CalCareers is the official employment website for the State of California, offering thousands of career opportunities across more than 150 state departments. Job seekers can search for openings, complete examinations, create application profiles, and learn about state hiring processes, benefits, and career advancement. The website also provides tutorials and resources to help applicants navigate California's civil service system.
Sacramento Works
Sacramento Works is the Sacramento region's workforce development system dedicated to helping residents prepare for meaningful employment. The organization connects job seekers with career training, apprenticeships, hiring events, educational opportunities, career coaching, and local employers. Sacramento Works also partners with businesses to strengthen the regional workforce and promote economic opportunity.
CalJOBS
CalJOBS is California's official online job search system that connects employers with qualified job seekers. Users can create resumes, search thousands of available jobs, receive personalized job recommendations, explore labor market information, and access career planning tools. The platform also links users with local workforce centers offering career coaching and employment services.
Los Rios Community College District Career Services
Los Rios Community College District offers career centers at its colleges that provide resume reviews, interview preparation, career counseling, internship opportunities, job fairs, and employer networking events. Students and community members can explore career pathways while gaining valuable workforce skills. Many services are available to current students, alumni, and local residents.