Let’s Get You Career-Ready

Whether you’re pursuing a career or transferring to a 4-year college, our programs and services support your success.

Whether you’re a current CCC student or an alum, we can help you discover rewarding career paths, find a job, write your resume and cover letters and even get ready for interviews.

If there’s anything we can do to make your professional journey more informed, comfortable or exciting, just come by our office or give us a call.

You also might want to try out some of our online tools. They’re pretty handy and you can use them right now, on your own

Explore Careers + Get Guidance

Need career help but can’t stop by in person?
You’ve got options. Here are some online tools made to help you explore careers and majors from wherever you are:

Career Coach
Designed for students at Contra Costa Community College District, Career Coach helps you:

• Take a quick 6-question quiz to discover careers that match your interests
• Explore local job data, daily job tasks, and required training for careers you’re curious about

What Can I Do With This Major?
Already interested in a subject area? This tool shows you career paths related to that major—and what it takes to get there.

O*NET OnLine
Dive deeper into job info like:

• Career fields based on your interests
• Required skills and traits for success
• Job satisfaction and work environments

California CareerZone
Match your values, interests, and skills with potential careers. A good fit for students still figuring things out.

California Occupational Guides
Get in-depth statewide info for 300+ careers, including:

• Wages
• Job outlook
• Education and licensing requirements

California Employment Development Department (EDD)
Use EDD’s labor market tools to understand trends and make informed choices about your future career.

Find a Job or Internship

Ready to start your job search? Let’s begin with the basics.

Step 1: Build your resume
Use our Resume Builder to create a professional resume that highlights your skills, experience, and goals—even if you’re just getting started.

Step 2: Apply for local jobs and internships
Once your resume is ready, you can use it to apply directly through our online job board.

• Jobs: Find local opportunities that match your interests and schedule.
• Internships: While many internships are unpaid, they can offer college credit, real-world experience, and valuable skills for your resume.

Bonus: Earn credit while you work
Already working or just landed a job? You may be able to earn college credit through Work Experience Education. It’s a great way to turn your job into progress toward your goals.

We're Here to Help

Meghan Ennis Ortega

Senior Program Coordinator

Career Services

Catherine Fonseca

Senior Program Coordinator

Career Services

Mariah Bruce

Senior Manager

Workforce and Economic Development

For Employers

If you’re an employer we have two options for you to work with our students and alumni. The first option is for employers ready to employ our students and alumni using our Handshake job board where you can post jobs to our students and alumni. The second option is for employers wanting to create an internship for our student or would like to create a partnership with CCC through (virtual) activities: Guest Speaker, Tour, or Advisory Committee Support. Employers can complete the Earn and Learn Form.

Post a Job