Specific career resources for unique student populations.
Unique Populations
We've pulled together the top websites to assist students in their career journey - those who are formerly incarcerated / Rising Tide Scholars, Veterans, and Undocumented.
Employment Resources for Rising Tide Scholars

Chrysalis
Free service to prepare job-seekers for employment and improve job searching skills.

Santa Ana WORK Center
Get connected to find employment with the city of Santa Ana and neighboring cities.

Homeboy Industries: Workforce Development
Job training opportunities and support for formerly incarcerated.

Jails to Jobs
Resources for ex-offenders when trying to find employment.

LA Fed
Build a movement for justice committed to protecting the rights of working people and improving the lives of our families and communities.

Toolkit for Job Seekers with Records
Information about laws in California that protect job seekers with criminal records and resources that can be used to exercise those rights.
Employment Resources for Veterans

Goodwill of OC's Tierney Center for Veteran Services
Comprehensive resources for veterans with services such as employment assistance, housing, basic needs, etc.

CalVet
Join free veteran career workshops as well as access to past recodings

Veterans Employment at Dept of Homeland Security
Tips for Veterans when applying for federal jobs.

Working Wardrobes
Individual employment services, job/skills training, job placement, etc.

OC Veterans and Military Families Collaborative
Employment resources for Veterans.

Hire Heroes USA
Job board for folks who served in the military.
Employment Resources for Undocumented Citizens

United We Dream
Largest immigrant youth-led network in the country.

Undocuprofessionals
Paid and unpaid opportunities for undocumented students.

Income Generation Options for Undocumented Students Toolkit
Handbook that provides options to make money for undocumented students.
Additional Career Resources
OC One-Stop
The Orange County One-Stop Center(s) provide comprehensive employment and training services, including a Resource Center with access to computers, fax machines, copiers, and telephones. Other services include a resume distribution program, veteran transition services, a career resource library, labor market information, networking opportunities, job search workshops, on-site interviews with local employers, transferable skills information, job leads, and training programs.
Meet with Career Services
Online Appointment Scheduling
All meetings with Career Services are via Zoom and scheduled using the online appointment system.
Have your Student ID number ready and schedule today!
Get In Touch
Dr. Paolo Varquez, Career Services Center
Student Services Center, Rm 306
Mon - Fri, 8am - 5pm
P: 714.241.6311