Career Workshops and Events



Fall and Spring Workshops & Events

Spring 2024

February

  • 2/14 (all day) – LOVE YOUR CAREER
    Pick up a Valentine Treat (while supplies last) and express your love for your major/career with our photo op.
  • 2/23, 12 – 1 p.m. – Virtual Career Chats: Black Professionals Panel
    Zoom Meeting ID: 811 0113 8944
  • 2/29, 1 – 2 p.m. – Find a Career to Fit Your Lifestyle
    Learn how to find a career that matches with your lifestyle through Career Research and values reflection.

March

  • 3/7, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. – Virtual Career Chats: Women Professionals Panel
    Zoom Meeting ID: 886 6555 4261
  • 3/13, 2 – 3 p.m. – Learn all about LinkedIn + Create Your Profile
    Learn the benefits of LinkedIn and start creating your profile.
  • 3/21, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. – Resume Lab
    Gain tips on how to develop your resume and get instant feedback from a career counselor.

April

  • 4/2 – 4/4 & 4/8, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. – Career Fair Prep + Resume Review
    Drop-in to learn helpful tips on how to connect with employers, update your resume, and get a FREE outfit from the Career Closet.
  • 4/9, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. – CAREER FAIR
  • 4/16, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. – Informational Interviews
    Use networking skills to effectively identify and reach out to professionals and learn how to ask engaging and meaningful questions to learn about your desired career.

May

  • 5/7, 1 – 2 p.m. – Level Up through Internships
    Discover the value of internships and learn about tools for landing your next internship.
  • 5/13, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. – Virtual Career Chats: Asian American and Pacific Islander Professionals Panel
    Zoom Meeting ID: 847 7203 1371

Questions? Please contact the Career Planning Center at careercenter@cypresscollege.edu or visit us at our virtual front desk through Cranium Café.

Career & Student Success Self-Paced Online Workshops

The Career & Student Success Self-Paced Online Workshops are now available through the Career Planning Center Canvas Page for you to participate in at any time that is convenient for you.

The self-paced online workshops that are currently available are:

  • Goal Setting Workshop
  • Study Strategies Workshop
  • Time Management Workshop

To access and complete these workshops, follow the steps below:

  1. Self Enroll and login to the Career Planning Center Canvas Page
  2. Watch the video for further directions on how to access the self-paced workshops in the CPC Canvas Page
  3. Follow the directions carefully as there are pre- and post-quizzes to complete to obtain the certificate of completion

If you have any questions, please contact the Career Planning Center office at careercenter@cypresscollege.edu.

Career Planning Center Events

ACT ON YOUR INTERESTS!

– FEATURING –

  • ACT ON YOUR INTERESTS WALK – What are YOUR RIASEC letters?
  • EXPLORE CYPRESS COLLEGE MAJOR PATHWAYS
  • CAREER DEVELOPMENT and DECISION MAKING ACTIVITIES
  • ENJOY REFRESHMENTS and DRAWINGS

Cypress College is always working to ensure your educational experience is a positive one, and we endeavor to guide you on your path to success. At Connect2Cypress featuring Majors2Careers, you’ll have an opportunity to explore a variety of educational paths at the college that connect with hundreds of technical and professional careers.

Deans, faculty, staff, and students will be available at the Major Communities Resource Fair in Gateway Plaza to share information and answer questions about the various programs offered at the college.

Career planning staff and counselors will be available at the Majors2Careers Showcase in the Student Center to talk to you about your interests, walk you through career development and decision-making activities, and help you explore majors and the careers that they lead to.

Careers and Social Justice Event and Career Fair – Spring 2023

  • April 3, 2023
    • 12 – 1 p.m. – Career Fair Prep Workshop @ CPC Computer Lab
    • 1 – 2 p.m. – Barriers to Higher Education for Women with Children ZOOM Meeting ID: 835 0124 9105
    • 3 – 4 p.m. – Including your Identity in Your Career Choice ZOOM Meeting ID: 835 0124 9105
    • 4 – 5 p.m. – Women and Girls of Color: challenges and promises in prevention, detention, alternatives, and reforms @ CPC Computer Lab
  • April 4, 2023
    • 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. – Career Fair Prep Workshop @ CPC Computer Lab
    • 12:30 -2 p.m. – Keynote Speaker, Oscar Garcia @ CCCPLX-216
    • 3 – 4 p.m. – Community Cultural Wealth @ HUM 126
    • 4 – 5 p.m. – Career Fair Prep Workshop ZOOM Meeting ID: 832 0003 3371 Passcode: careerfair
  • April 5, 2023
    • 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. On-Campus – Gateway Plaza (Near the Business and Student Center buildings)
  • April 6, 2023
    • 10 – 11 a.m. – Professional Panel with TELACU and Green Pines Media ZOOM Meeting ID: 835 0124 9105
    • 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Grads2Be – Undocumented Students + Resources ZOOM Meeting ID: 835 0124 9105
    • 1 – 2 p.m. – Code-switching @ Assessment Center