The Career Center Team is Here to Help!
Not sure which career path is right for you?
Need help exploring your options, setting goals, or preparing for employment?
West's Career Center is here to help!
Whether you're just getting started, changing directions, or ready to enter the workforce, our Career Counselors can support you with personalized guidance every step of the way. Students can request an appointment through our Appointment Portal. Review our Appointment & Walk-in page to learn how to schedule a session, or quick walk-in services.
Career Center Services
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We offers a wide range of resources to help students prepare for successful internships and careers in the following areas:
To register visit our events calendar at Workshops & Employer Info Sessions and click on the registration link. |
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This is a collection of online resources that can be helpful during your college experience!! |
Job & Career Readiness Services
The West Los Angeles College Career Center offers a wide range of resources to help students prepare for successful internships and careers. Whether you're just getting started or ready to launch your job search, we’re here to support you.
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One-on-one assistance with job and internship searches
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Internship placement support and referrals
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Resume, cover letter, and interview coaching
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Job Readiness Workshops:
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Resume Building
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Interview Skills
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Cover Letter Writing
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To register visit our events calendar at Workshops & Employer Info Sessions and click on the registration link.
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Employer Information Sessions
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On-campus recruitment and hiring events
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Career Panels featuring industry professionals
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Access to exclusive job and internship opportunities
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:
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Free, self-paced learning in five high-demand fields:
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UX Design
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IT Support
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Cybersecurity
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Project Management
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Data Analytics
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Includes: 1-on-1 career coaching, career placement support, and a peer learning community
- Click here to sign up, and email us if you have any issues!
Nexus Edge Credentials:
- Earn employer-recognized digital badges and credentials
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Covers technical, vocational, and entrepreneurship skills
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Automatically awarded upon successful completion of industry-defined assessments
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Learn more at www.nexusedge.com
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Interested? Email us at wlac-careercenter@laccd.edu to schedule an appointment
Financial Literacy Workshops
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Learn budgeting, credit basics, student loan planning, and more to support long-term financial success
- 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
Career Opportunities
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.
Year Up Career Connect is a 6-week program that has a 2-4 hours per week time commitment with a curriculum proven to equip students with the practical skills highly sought by today's employers, giving you a greater chance to succeed.
The Career Center is excited to announce a partnership with Year Up United for Year Up Career Connect! This program will help students gain the skills, confidence and community that will help them launch their career after completing their WLAC program.
WLAC is proud to partner with Year Up United to offer this program at no cost to our students. Click to learn more and apply here.
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 need to enroll in a work experience course for this internship.
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".
Disney College Program: Discover a unique living and working environment with participants from all over the world. This program allows you to gain on-the-job experience with a world-renowned company, providing uniquely Disney learning experiences
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!
LAWA iCARE Program: Become an intern at LAX in the Guest Services Division! Through the LAWA iCARE program, you can receive exposure to the aviation sector, tours and behind-the-scenes operations and a increased understanding of the travel experience.
Internship & Job Search Support
- Assistance in searching and applying for jobs/internships that are available to students, and alumni.
- Internships/Jobs that are posted exclusively to WLAC College students and alumni through Symplicity
- Job and Career Fairs & Recruitments
- Assistance in building an online portfolio to support your résumé and demonstrate your best work to employers.
- Federal Work Study (through Financial Aid Office)
External Career Resources
In addition to services provided by the WLAC Career Center, students have access to a variety of external tools and platforms to support their job search, skill development, and career exploration.
- Find Volunteer Opportunities Nationwide with VolunteerMatch
- Volunteer Opportunities with AmeriCorps
- Volunteer Locally in Culver City
- Volunteer in Los Angeles with LA Works
- Volunteer with the US Green Building Council LA to support the Green Building Movement
- Get Screened by Sterling Volunteers and Find New Volunteer Opportunities
- Learn about Careers in Volunteering and Non-Profits
- Find Volunteer Opportunities in Los Angeles
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.
Work Ready Certification Program
The Exploratory Work Experience Education – Work-Ready Certification program (0.5 credit units) is designed to verify that students have the basic workplace skills that Los Angeles County businesses expect.
Holding a Work Readiness Certification will give the student a distinct advantage when applying for a job. Your skills will be tested and evaluated, and you will be awarded a certificate from the City of LA after completion of a career portfolio, which includes:
- Resume
- Generic Job Application
- Mock Interview Feedback Form
- Student Linked-In Account Verification
If interested in the Work Ready Certificate, please contact @email. The Work Ready class is not being offered for Spring 2025. However, students can still earn the certificate through a series of one-on-one appointments with Career Center.
Pre-apprenticeships and Apprenticeships
At West Los Angeles College, we partner with local apprenticeship training organizations to offer instruction in several trades.