Job Seeker Assistance
MPIC has been providing job seekers with the tools they need to find employment since 1992. We have an average of 1300 job seekers a month utilizing our career centers.
The job search tools we have available include computers with internet connection that allows the user to access online job listings, complete your resume, research careers, educational programs, labor market and much more.
The online employment and career resource is the Virtual One-Stop. Use this site to look for work, complete up to 10 online resumes, and set up a Virtual Recruiter that will email you new jobs daily. Click on the Job Search Button to the left to be instantly directed to CalJOBs
Events & Workshops
A Working Connection hosts a variety of workshops designed to train job seekers on how to look for work.
A Working Connection works with the employers in Lake and Mendocino Counties to assist them with finding qualified employees. Don’t miss out on an employment opportunity! View the events calendar for workshops, hiring events, job fairs and career fairs.
Assessment Process
Explore your career possibilities!
A Working Connection assessment process can help you discover the skills, aptitudes, interests, and strengths you have which may support a variety of occupational options. Its purpose is to assist in determining areas for skills advancement that, once improved, can help you achieve your best possible career goal.
Your assessment can consist of a variety of activities including: computerized evaluations, hands-on exercises, and questionnaires regarding work history, interest areas, skills, aptitudes, and more. All customized to fit your personal needs. Through this interactive process, we can assist you in identifying your best options for a rewarding career future. A Working Connection Assessment Center offers a variety of different tools.
SOME OF THE ASSESSMENT TOOLS AVAILABLE ARE:
Career Cruising - interest inventory and career research tool
CareerScope-career assessment & reporting software
SAGE -hands on aptitude assessments
TABE-Test of Adult Basic Education
PreValuates-Evaluations for M.S. Office Suite skills
Certified Typing Tests and much more!
CONDUCT YOUR CAREER EXPLORATION
These services are offered to enrolled customers, as well as through Employer Services, and enable you to participate in an information gathering process that will assist in accurately defining your employment goals. We strive to provide a setting that will allow you to gain the best possible results from your assessment, and make an informed decision about your career future.