Build Your Career Skills Today! 

At NOCE, you will get resources and strategies to launch your career. Join our career readiness and skills workshops. Get one-on-one training through the Career Skills and Resource Lab.

A Career Resource Center instructor helping a student

The Career Skills & Resource Lab will be available this 2024 Spring semester. You do NOT need to schedule an appointment to utilize the lab. You can walk in during hours of operation. 

Career Skills and Resource Lab Services

Students will receive in-person assistance with the following:

  • Canvas and Online Learning
  • Computer Skills Improvement
  • Resume and Cover Letters
  • Employability Skills
  • Career Exploration
  • Creating a LinkedIn account 
  • Interview Preparation
  • Career Exploration
  • Job Search Techniques
  • Online Job Applications
  • Career/Employment Opportunities
  • Access to LinkedIn Learning

Career Skills & Resource Lab staff and faculty can assist you from Monday – Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Anaheim Campus, Room 606 (6th floor). We are closed on Fridays, weekends, and holidays. 

If you’re only taking online courses, you can sign up for the Virtual Career Skills and Resource Lab course and receive the same services offered in-person.

In the Career Skills & Resource Lab, students have access to the following:

  • Students have access to CTE textbooks and laptops while in the lab.
  • Students can print a maximum of 10 pages per day.
  • Students will learn more about other online resources such as LinkedIn, Canvas, Zoom, Portfolium, NOCECareerConnect (the online job board), etc.
  • Students can work on and complete homework and lab assignments from certificate programs.
  • Students can work on the following:
    • Learn classroom skills for success.
    • Computer skill improvement.
    • Industry skill improvement.
    • Employability skills.

Workshops will be held weekly. When you register for a virtual workshop(s), you will receive an email with a Zoom meeting invite the evening before the workshop. 

For more workshop information, please scroll down the page to see the workshop schedule and how to register!


Student Online Learning Resources


Handshake

Handshake is an online career management system that connects employers with students and alumnus. It is a student-centered job board that targets students.  

Through this online job board, students can do the following: 

  • Find jobs by filter (location, job title, and industry) 
  • Students can view and apply for current job openings 
  • Bookmark jobs you are interested in and apply later 
  • Message employers 
  • You will receive personalized job recommendations  

Get Hired!

Launch your career on Handshake!


VMock Resume Review Platform

The Career Skills and Resource Lab is excited to introduce a new resume review tool called VMock.

This online tool provides students with valuable feedback on improving their resumes.

Before you get started, here are a few tips:

  • Must have a completed professional resume with the following elements:
    • Contact Information (e-mail address and phone number)
    • Summary of Qualifications
    • Work and/or Volunteer Experience
    • Education
    • Skills
  • A resume should have a chronological or functional style.
  • The resume must be in PDF format.
  • The file must not be larger than 2MB
  • The resume should be a maximum of 4 pages.
  • Feel comfortable navigating online platforms.

Get started with VMock

Improve your resume today!

Note: VMock gives you an overall score on your resume and then breaks down the percentage into three different categories. The score is meant to help you focus on sections that need improving. VMock will offer suggestions to help you create a strong and noticeable resume.


Career Launch Academy

Career Launch Academy logo

What is Career Launch Academy?

Career Launch Academy is an advanced personalized coaching program. This program is designed to provide students with job searching techniques, develop new connections, learn how to set up and conduct career conversations and turn those conversations into jobs or internships.

Students will have access to daily online videos, a student workbook that contains templates, strategies, and tips, as well as weekly group coaching sessions.

This is a 6-week online program, and it only requires 20 minutes every day of your time.  

Need more information?

For more information about the Career Launch Academy, please visit the Career Launch Academy’s Program details page.

Career Launch Assessment

The Career Launch Assessment provides insight into your holistic career development and offers achievable steps in the following areas:

  • Relationship Building Skills
  • Professional Communication
  • Career Planning and Exploration
  • Job Search & Interview Preparedness
  • Career & Self-Development

We also want to let you know that the Career Technical Education (CTE) department offers a great class to help you develop or strengthen the skills mentioned in the evaluation. The name of the class is Build Your Career. Please get in touch with the Career Skills and Resource Lab at careerhelp@noce.edu to learn more about this class. 

Take Your Assessment Today!

You will need to use your student email address to take the test.


Workshops & Events

Workshops will be held virtually through Zoom and in-person in the Career Skills and Resource Lab at the Anaheim Campus, Room 606 (6th floor). Students who register for the virtual workshops will receive an e-mail with Zoom meeting details the evening before the workshop.

DateTimeWorkshop Title & InfoLocation
Thursday, February 1, 2024  5 p.m. – 6 p.m.  Career Conversations (Virtual)
Learn how to connect with industry professionals through career conversations.
Zoom
Thursday, February 8, 20245 p.m. – 6 p.m.Introduction to Handshake (Virtual)
Learn how to use Handshake, an online job board, to look for jobs.
Zoom
Wednesday, February 22, 20245 p.m. – 6 p.m.21st Century Skills: Collaboration (Virtual)
Learn the importance of collaborating and working as a team in the workplace.
Zoom
Monday, February 26, 20245 p.m. – 6 p.m.Resume Styles Workshop Series: Choosing the best fit for you (Virtual)
Learn how to choose the right resume format for you.
Zoom
Tuesday, February 28, 20245 p.m. – 6 p.m.Creating your Personal Brand: How to Enhance your Online Reputation (Virtual)
Learn what personal brand is and why it is an important part of your career journey.
Zoom
Monday, March 4, 20245 p.m. – 6 p.m.Resume Styles Workshop Series: Writing for the industry you want to be in (Virtual)
Learn how to tailor your resume to a job description.
Zoom
Wednesday, March 6, 20245 p.m. – 6 p.m.Cover Letter (Virtual)
Learn how to market yourself by learning how to write an effective cover letter.
Zoom
Thursday, March 7, 20245 p.m. – 6 p.m.LinkedIn 101 Boot Camp Series: Building your Brand (Virtual)
Learn how to create a LinkedIn account and build an eye-catching profile to help you build your professional network.
Zoom
Monday, March 11, 202412 p.m. – 1 p.m.New CTE Student Welcome Workshop (Virtual)
Learn about available NOCE resources and study tips that will help you succeed in your courses.
Zoom
Monday, March 11, 20245 p.m. – 6 p.m.Resume Styles Workshop Series: Resume Tools (Virtual)
Learn the resume tools we have at NOCE to help your resume stand out.
Zoom
Tuesday, March 12, 20245 p.m. – 6 p.m.Rock Your Interview (Virtual)
Learn how to market yourself by learning how to write an effective cover letter.
Zoom
Wednesday, March 13, 20245 p.m. – 6 p.m.New CTE Student Welcome Workshop (Virtual)
Learn about available NOCE resources and study tips that will help you succeed in your courses.
Zoom
Thursday, March 14, 20245 p.m. – 6 p.m.LinkedIn 102 Boot Camp Series: Sharing your Career Story (Virtual)
Learn how to build LinkedIn’s About, Work, Education, and Skills section to attract recruiters and hiring managers.
Zoom
Tuesday, March 19, 20245 p.m. – 6 p.m.Career Conversations (Virtual)
Learn how to have career conversations with professionals.
Zoom
Wednesday, March 20, 20245 p.m. – 6 p.m.21st Century Skills: Digital Literacy (Virtual)
Learn what is digital literacy and why you need digital skills in the workplace.
Zoom
Thursday, March 21, 20245 p.m. – 6 p.m.LinkedIn 103 Boot Camp Serie: Utilizing Tools and Features (Virtual)
Learn how to navigate tools and features to help enhance your LinkedIn profile experience.
Zoom
Thursday, April 4, 20245 p.m. – 6 p.m.LinkedIn 104 Boot Camp Series: Enhancing your LinkedIn Experience (Virtual)
Learn about LinkedIn Learning courses and how to earn skills certificates.
Zoom
Tuesday, April 9, 20245 p.m. – 6 p.m.Mental Health (Virtual)
Learn how to manage your mental health and obtain resources.
Zoom
Thursday, April 11, 20245 p.m. – 6 p.m.How to Fill Out a Job Application (Virtual)
Learn how to complete and submit an online job application.
Zoom
Tuesday, April 16, 20245 p.m. – 6 p.m.Stress Management Techniques (Virtual)
Learn the best way to get through finals with some great tips to keep your stress level down.
Zoom
Thursday, April 18, 20245 p.m. – 6 p.m.21st Century Skills: Analysis/Solution Mindset (Virtual)
Learn the importance of having a solution mindset at work.
Zoom
Tuesday, April 23, 20245 p.m. – 6 p.m.Applying for Jobs using Handshake (Virtual)
Learn how to access Handshake, an online job board, to search and apply for jobs.
Zoom
Thursday, April 25, 20245 p.m. – 6 p.m.Plan your Educational Future (Virtual)
Learn tips and techniques to further your education.
Zoom

These workshops allow students to develop professional relationships, acquire new ideas, improve skills, and provide current and relevant job market information to those seeking employment.