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You Can Make a Difference

Pursuing a career as a government employee impacts the lives of every American, whether it is in the federal, state or local arena.  A government career provides the opportunity to serve in a vital occupation that attends to current civic and social issues, from local policies to world-wide relations.

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General Announcements

Federal Bureau of Prisons hiring in CA-something for all majors

 

 

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Federal Government
The Nation's Largest Employer is Hiring

Vacancies - In the next five years, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) projects that more than 550,000 federal employees — one-third of the entire full-time permanent workforce — will leave the government.

Opportunities & Benefits - Federal service offers you a world of opportunity and benefits that are virtually untapped by college students today.

ALL Majors - The federal government’s broad mission means there are jobs for every major. From architects to zoologists, the federal government is looking for talented and dedicated employees to work on the local, national, and international level.

    biz majors link 

Events

September 2009

  • Sept 30th – Fall Career Fair – 10am-2pm in Union Ballroom
    • FBI, DEA, Bureau of Reclamation, Health and Human Services, Food and Drug Administration, Peace Corps, Social Security Administration, and more!
  • Sept 30th – Peace Corps Information Session – 3-4:30pm in Union Summit Room

October 2009

  • Oct 6th – Federal Career Mixer – 12-3pm in Union Ballroom (RSVP on Career Connection)
  • Week of Oct 5th (TBA) – U.S. Department of Homeland Security Information Session – TBA (Check back on Career Connection under events/information sessions)
  • Oct 21st – How to Get a Federal Job Workshop – Noon – 1:30 in the Union California Suite
  • Oct 21st – FBI Lecture – 4:30-6:00 in Mendocino Hall 1003

November 2009

  • Nov 19th – Peace Corps Information Session – Noon-1pm in the Union Coastal Room

Resources

  • Counselors at the Career Center are trained to help students find federal opportunities. Stop by during our regular hours.
  • Making the Difference - a web site dedicated to providing resources and current information for individuals interested in federal careers.
  • USA Jobs - The place to go for federal job postings. Search jobs by agency, zip code, salary, and more!The web site also offers other resources such as resume and KSA writing tips, and a special service center for veterans.
  • Videos highlighting federal government careers
  • Information for students with disabilities.
  • Linking your major to the federal government

Career Center Presentations on Federal Careers

Student Opportunities

Contacts

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State Government

Events

September 2009

  • Sept 30th – Fall Career Fair – 10am-2pm in Union Ballroom
    • State Gov: Department of Public Health, Employment Development, Transportation, Water Resources, Auditor, Finance, Assembly, Energy Commission, CalPERS, and more!

October 2009

  • Oct 8th – Student Employment with the State of CA – 3-4:30pm in ARC BLDG 3004

Resources

  • Counselors at the Career Center are trained to help students find state government opportunities. Stop by during our regular hours.
  • State Personnel Board - where exam bulletins and job openings are found
  • How to Apply for a Job with the State handout

Student Opportunities

Contacts

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Local Government

Local government includes both city and county organizations. Agencies within these governments have a range of functions including policing, parks services, human services, utilities, and court systems to name a few.

Events

Stay tuned...

Resources

Student Opportunities

  • Placer County Student Intern Program brochure
  • Yolo County College Summer Intern Program brochure

Contacts

  • Counselors at the Career Center are trained to help students find local government opportunities. Stop by during our regular hours.

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