The Career CenTer serves the career development needs of MJC students and the local community. Choosing an academic major and a career are important decisions. Our experienced and friendly staff is available to help you explore occupations and career fields through our extensive resources. Our goal is to provide you with helpful information to assist you in making one of the most important decisions which will influence the course of your life.

In the Center you will find extensive information and resources such as: The Occupational Outlook Handbook The Guide for Occupational Exploration The Dictionary of Occupational Titles

Books such as: What Can I Do With a Major in? Great Jobs for Teachers Great Jobs for Psychology Majors Great Jobs for Health Occupations, etc.

Eureka computer program which lists: Over 1,200 major-related occupational descriptions Salary & Employment Projection Information Job Preparation, educational requirements

Self-Assessments/Questionnaires such as: Micro skills Occu-Sort True colors

Assessments with a counselor referral: Strong Interest Inventory Myers/Briggs

On-line resources such as: Eureka careerclues.org www.MissingMajor.com www.cacareerzone.com www.college.gov

The Career DevelopmenT & Transfer CenTer (CD&TC) is a multi-faceted center designed to house the Career, Job Placement and Transfer Centers under one roof.

Our goal is to enhance student success by making these inter-related services available in a one-stop format. Please visit the CD&TC and find out why we are one of MJC students’ favorite places on campus.

Career Development & Transfer CenterEast Campus/Library Annex 103

435 College AvenueModesto, CA 95350

Office (209) 575-6239Website: www.mjc.edu/career

Career DevelopmenT anD Transfer CenTer

Choosing the right path!

The Transfer CenTer offers a variety of services and resources to help transfer students make a smoother transitionfrom MJC to the university system. Being a transfer student means you are beginning your bachelor’s degree at MJC. After you transfer, you will complete your “upper division” coursework and graduate from the University.

In the Transfer Center you will find extensive resourcesand assistance such as: One-on-one counseling One-on-one appointments with four-year campus reps. Campus visits from many CSU, private, and UC reps.

Transfer Admission Guarantees to: UC Davis, UC Merced, UC Irvine, UC Riverside, UC San Diego, UC Santa Barbara, UC Santa Cruz, and various CSU’s and private universities. Free campus tours

Library of over 1,200 catalogs to: California Community Colleges University of California California State Universities Private Colleges/Universities

Assistance with On-line resources such as: assist.org csumentor.edu uctransfer.universityofcalifornia.edu aiccu.edu universityofcalifornia.edu

Host Transfer Day/College Night Transfer Student Reception

Workshops on: Completing CSU/UC Application Preparing a UC Personal Statement Strategies for Successful Transfer

looking for a Job? The Job Placement program gives students

and alumni an opportunity to connect with

employers by providing them with job

leads/referrals to part-time or full-time job

openings. Job openings range from

customer service, clerical, law enforcement,

health, child care, etc. to professional positions.

The Job Placement services include:

• Job Placement Referrals

• Resume and Cover Letter Software

• Employer Recruitment On-Campus

• Job Fairs (Fall & Spring Semesters)

• Labor Market Information

• Resume & Interviewing Tips

• Job Hunting Guide

• Resume and Interviewing DVD’s and Books

• Internship Opportunities

www.mjc.edu/jobsforstudents

Student Job Line:(209) 575-6821