Faculty & Staff Workshop & Presentation Menu
The Career Center offers engaging presentations designed to connect academic learning with career readiness. Faculty can request a single session or build a series tailored to their program or classroom. Presentations can be customized to align with your discipline.
- Overview of Career Services (15 minutes) A quick introduction to the Career Center’s resources and how we support student success.
- Discover Your VIPS (Values, Interests, Personality, Skills) (45–60 minutes) Students explore assessments that help identify strengths and career pathways.
- Career Pathways in Action (45–60 minutes) Highlights how your program connects to MiraCosta’s Academic & Career Pathways.
- What Can I Do With This Major? (30–40 minutes) Expands awareness of career options tied to specific majors.
- Pivoting with Purpose (45–60 minutes) Supports career changers and those considering new directions.
- Unleash Your Potential: Know Your Purpose (45–60 minutes) Helps students clarify goals and connect purpose to career direction.
- Overview of Internships & Work Experience Education (15 minutes) Introduces internship and work-based learning opportunities.
- Industry Trends & Labor Market Insights (30–60 minutes) Covers current labor market data, wage information, and resources to research career outlooks.
- From Exploration to Employment (45–60 minutes) Connects classroom learning directly to employment opportunities.
- Resume Workshop
- 30-minute overview: Resume essentials and templates
- 60-minute hands-on (computer required): Guided resume building
- Cover Letter Workshop
- 30-minute overview: Learn the basics of effective cover letters
- 60-minute hands-on (computer required): Write and refine a tailored cover letter
- LinkedIn Profile Workshop
- 30-minute overview: Profile basics for career growth
- 60-minute hands-on (computer required): Build and optimize LinkedIn profiles
- Theo AI Tool Workshop
- 30-minute overview: Introduction to AI-assisted resumes and mock interviews
- 60-minute hands-on (computer required): Practice with Theo for real-time feedback