Services

The Career Center contains an extensive collection of information about various careers and educational programs. The information is available in a variety of formats. There is a library of professionally produced career, resume and interview videos, as well as recordings made on different workshops held at Ventura College. Standardized directories provide comprehensive lists of different careers and academic programs. Books, magazines, and other printed materials round out the resources available for use. In addition, two assessment tests are available for a reasonable fee: the STRONG ($10.00) and the MBTI ($15.00). Both assessments must be paid for at the Student Business Office,  and a receipt presented to staff is required to receive login information.

The accessibility of information has been greatly enhanced through the development of computer-assisted career information programs. The Eureka Program is a software database of information describing different careers. It includes expected salaries for California and the nation, and the preparation and licensure requirements for many careers. In addition, Eureka provides a listing of colleges that offer specific majors and contains a searchable financial aid resource directory.

The Career Center holds various events and workshops throughout the year which are open to both students and community members. Each Fall and Spring semester workshops on various careers are held on a monthly basis. The annual Job Fair is held in the last two weeks of the Spring semester.