Job & Career Readiness

• Job Readiness Workshops (Resume Building, Interview, Cover Letter) 

• 1:1 Job/Internship Search Assistance

• CCN Resume Builder Support

• Employer Information Sessions 

  • Past employer information sessions

• Financial Literacy Workshops

• Career Panels

To register visit our events calendar at Workshops & Employer Info Sessions and click on the registration link.

Google Career Certificates

The Career Center x Google Technology Certification Pathway Program encourages students’ personal and professional success through FREE self-paced learning, 1x1 career coaching, career placement support, and community hub at no cost. The program connects participants to in-demand Google Certifications allowing them to earn credentials in five areas: UX Design, IT Support, Cybersecurity, Project Management, and Data Analytics. contact us for more information. Click here to sign up, and email us if you have any issues!

Nexus Edge Credentials

Integrate Employer-Recognized Skills into your resume. In partnership with Nexus Edge, West prepares students for the workforce by ensuring equal access to quality technical, vocational, and entrepreneurship training. Nexus Edge creates an ecosystem of employer-defined content & assessments that automatically generate micro-credentials/badges for students upon successful completion of exams. More information on Nexus Edge can be found here: https://www.nexusedge.com/ 

Interested in learning more about Nexus Edge and how you can sign up for free? Schedule an appointment with the career center by emailing us at wlac-careercenter@laccd.edu.

Job and Internship Partnerships

The Career Center maintains partnerships with employers that allow students access or priority consideration for full-time positions or internships. Download the pdf by clicking on the name for each opportunity below to learn more about the positions and come visit the Career Center to walk you through the application processes and put in a referral for you.

• Bridge to Hire and Targeted Local Hire: Start a career with the City of Los Angeles outside of their traditional hiring program through the Bridge to Hire and Targeted Local Hire programs! You can get an entry-level, full-time position that can open doors to more advanced posts. Available opportunities include Office Worker, Accounting Clerk Trainee, Field Engineering Aide Trainee, Community Services Representative Trainee, and more!
• LA County Academic Internships: Intern with LA County to learn more about your area of interest. These are unpaid* internships with a 8-16 hour per week time commitment.   Projects are carefully designed to offer each intern a practical and meaningful work experience.  *You might be eligible to be paid for participation in the program through the LAEP Program, click here to see eligibility requirements for LAEP.
• LA-Tech Internship: Gain experience in the tech world through a LA-Tech internship! They have multiple internship pathways, such as "IT and Software Engineering", "Marketing and Communications", "Design and Digital Media" and "Business Operations".
• BuildLACCD Internships: The College Internship Program works in collaboration with industry partners to provide learning opportunities in a variety of career paths including architecture, engineering, construction, construction management, contracts, accounting/finance, communications and marketing, and information technology (IT).
• California Intern Network: The California Intern Network offers undergraduate and graduate students part-time, paid internships throughout California. If you’re motivated to learn more about your field of study in a real-world setting and enhance your education while learning about different industries, the California Intern Network is for you!

Learning-Aligned Employment Program

• Receive Assistance with registering for the LAEP Program
• The Learning-Aligned Employment Program (LAEP) is an initiative to increase the number of students that find quality, paid internships in their field of study.
• Provides financial compensation while gaining work experience in your field of study
• Builds your resume
• Expands your professional network and connections
• Refines your career goals

Work Experience Education Program

• Receive Assistance with registering for Work Experience Education Program.
• Receive CSU transferable college credit for the hours you are currently working or volunteering!
• Earn between 0.5 - 4 transferable credit units.
• Non-traditional course with flexible times.
• Units count towards your elective credit units.
• Polish your employability skills with our built-in workshops.
• If you don't have a job, you can receive Job Training and a Work Ready certificate from the City of Los Angeles through our Exploratory Work Experience Program.