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www.santarosa.edu Santa Rosa Junior College 2004 -2005 Catalog 35 College Community: Bookstore (continued) Career and Employment Services Contact us by mail, phone, or fax: Santa Rosa Campus Bookstore: Phone (707) 527-432, Fax 524-1827; 1501 Mendocino Ave. Santa Rosa, CA 95401 Petaluma Campus Bookstore: Phone (707) 778-3902, Fax 778-3992; 680 Sonoma Mountain Pkwy., Petaluma, CA 94954 Email: bookstore@santarosa.edu CalWORKs The CalWORKs Program at the college serves students who are referred from the Sonoma County Human Services Department, Employment and Training Division, SonomaWORKS Program. Eligible students receive TANF (Temporary Assistance to Needy Families, or welfare). Students receive specialized counseling services provided by SRJC CalWORKs counselors, as well as support with books and supplies while attending college. In addition, funds are available to cover the costs of childcare and transportation while students are attending classes and working. The program also serves Cal-Learn students and Marin CalWORKs students attending SRJC. CalWORKs students are eligible for CalWORKs Study, a program that provides paid on the job training opportunities at both on- and off-campus job sites. In addition, an employment program provides assistance with job development and placement for CalWORKs students who are completing their educational programs at the college. Both of these employment programs assist students in building career ladders towards family selfsufficiency. A county SonomaWORKS social worker is out-stationed at the college. Students who are in CalWORKs, or who are receiving welfare and are interested in the CalWORKs program, can be referred to the out-stationed SonomaWORKS social worker for an informational appointment. Contact the SRJC CalWORKs staff at 527- 4766. For information about welfare reform or CalWORKS and how these impact students, contact Jamey Ransford, SRJC CalWORKs Director at 527-4766, or email jransford@santarosa.edu. The department is located in the Bech Temporaries, Room 2465, near Armory Drive and Elliott Ave. Telephone 527-4766, or visit Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. until 5:00 P.M. Campus Tours The Student Affairs Office offers free Campus Tours throughout the year except for on College holidays. Tours are provided Monday through Friday between 8 A.M. and 5 P.M. During the Summer Session (June through mid-August) tours are only available Mondays through Thursdays. Reservations are required for all tours and should be made at least 1 week in advance, but preferably sooner. To make a reservation, please contact the Tour Coordinator by calling (707) 527-4424, or by emailing us at tours@santarosa.edu. Be sure to include your phone number, how many people you will be bringing and the date and time you would like to have the tour. Career and Employment Services Career Planning is an integral part of the education process. The Career and Employment department, which includes the Career Center, Student Employment and Job Placement offers services and resources for students, alumni, faculty and community members to foster career development, academic planning and assistance with job search and job placement. Each spring the department hosts a Spring Career Fair. The Career and Employment Center also sponsors seminars and workshops on resume writing, various career fields and other job related topics Career Center The Career Center assists students in choosing a major, making career decisions, developing individual educational plans to meet career goals, and preparation for employment. The Career Center has books, journals, occupational files, videos, newspaper clippings, directories, handouts and career guidance software with a-day-in-the-life-of descriptions for a wide variety of occupations. There is also a computer lab with Internet access. Appointments are not necessary, except for career counseling. The following services and resources are available: 1. Individual career counseling 2. Career interest and assessment testing 3. Computer lab, which includes computerized career assessment (DISCOVER and EUREKA); information on: occupations, financial aid, scholarships, college majors and school information and access to the internet and word processing for career related activities. 4. Extensive library containing how-to-books on resume writing and job search as well as journals and periodicals containing local and national employment and occupational outlook trends. 5. Handouts on resume writing, job search, interviewing, and more 6. What to Do With a Major In cards 7. Video library 8. Career Development Courses: (Coun 61) and an on-line class (Coun 61.2) 9. Orientations are available by appointment for classes and groups to get acquainted with how to use the centers resources. 10. Informative web site with many valuable links at www.santarosa.edu/career For information and a counseling appointment phone 527-4941. Student Employment The Student Employment office assists all SRJC students and alumni who are seeking employment. Services and resources include: On-Campus Jobs Work up to 20 hours per week Flexible hours available Supportive environment and training Convenient location Opportunities in various departments Federal Work Study position available Off-Campus Jobs Jobs for both entry level and the highly skilled Part-time and full-time job listings Special Event and Rush job listings Full-time career opportunities for city, county, and state positions On-campus employer visits Resume Fax service For more information call 527-4476 or check the website, with job listings updated daily at www.santarosa.edu/stuemp. Job Placement Job Placement Services is offered to all SRJC students and alumni who have completed either a vocational certificate, an associate degree, or a focused course of study. Individual assistance is available to: Design a targeted resume Develop job leads Plan a job search strategy Enhance your interview skills Identify valuable career resources Make contact with local employers Investigate the local job market and labor market demand for SRJCs vocational certificate programs Discuss your career goals

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