Financial Literacy Workshop - Understanding & Building Your Credit

Date: Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Time: 10 am - 11 am
Location: Condor Hall CH-309

Equip yourself with skills to confidently navigate the financial world by understanding your credit score -- from checking your credit score and reports, getting started with credit, and protecting your credit.

Erica M. Ayala - Community Manager at JP Morgan Chase, will facilitate this financial literacy workshop and answer questions. 

Career Connections: L.A. County Fire Dept. - Ocean Lifeguard

Date: Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Time: 11 am - 2 pm
Location: OC Clock Tower Quad

Career Connections provides students with an opportunity to meet with industry experts, learn more about different companies/organizations, and explore various career pathways.

Join us anytime between 11 am - 2 pm to connect with industry experts from L.A. County Fire Dept. - Ocean Lifeguard to learn more about the profession, be ready for the next hiring opportunity, and find out about the application process. 

Career Decision-Making Workshop

Date: Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Time: 12 pm - 1:30 pm
Location: Condor Hall CH-310 

Make an informed decision when choosing your career path. Learn about career decision-making strategies as well as career assessments that can provide insight into career fields that connect with your personality and interests.

Dr. Shannon Findlay - Career Counselor overseeing the OC Career Center will facilitate this workshop. 

The Power of Networking Workshop & Headshots

Date: Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Time: 11 am - 1 pm
Location: Condor Hall CH-301 A/B

Remember the phrase, "It's not WHAT you know, but WHO you know?" This is especially true in your job search, and it is essential in today's job market. Learn how to properly network and use LinkedIn to build your network.

Cecily Hastings - Account Director, Talent Solutions at LinkedIn will facilitate this workshop. OC Marketing and Career Education Division will provide an opportunity for students to have professional headshots taken for their LinkedIn account. 

Lunch & Learning: How to Save & Budget

Date: Thursday, February 13, 2025
Time: 12 pm - 1 pm
Location: Condor Hall CH-309

Do you want to learn how to create a budget and make spending decisions that align with your values? This lunch & learn session will provide you with the essential tools for setting up your savings, budgeting for your needs, and becoming financially savvy.

Erica M. Ayala - Community Manager at JP Morgan Chase will facilitate this information session.

Women in Skilled Trades: Challenges & Opportunities

Date: Thursday, February 20, 2025
Time: 1 pm - 2 pm
Location: Letters & Sciences LS-8

This event will highlight four women in skilled trades from various backgrounds and industries, such as Culinary, HVAC, Automotive, and Fire. We will unpack the challenges and opportunities for women in all life stages within skilled trades. This insightful information is helpful for all students pursuing their career goals. Resources and additional information will also be included to support your career in the trades. 

Movie Screening of "The Butler"

Date: Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Time: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: ASG Lounge

The Butler is a 2013 American historical drama film directed and co-produced by Lee Daniels and written by Danny Strong. 

Loosely based on the real life of Eugene Allen, who worked in the White House for decades, the film stars Forest Whitaker as Cecil Gaines, an African American who is a witness of notable political and social events of the 20th century during his 34-year tenure serving as a White House butler.

Career & Internship Panel

Date: Thursday, February 27, 2025
Time: 12 pm - 1:30 pm
Location: Letters & Sciences LS-8

Meet employers looking to hire YOU and learn more about spring or summer positions that align with your program of study. Gaining work experience while completing your studies at Oxnard College sets you apart from other job seekers and gives you the chance to add experience to your resume.

If you think you're not ready for a job or internship, you may be surprised that this is the best time to start applying for these opportunities. Find out what employers are looking for and how to start the application process. Why not earn while you learn?!

Evelyne Oros - Placement Specialist for OC Career Center, and Gabriela Rodriguez - Grant Director for Proyecto Éxito will facilitate this panel session.