A hiring event meant to connect students to companies looking to recruit was recently held at LBCC\u2019s Liberal Arts Campus.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some organizations included Modern Times Inc., Athens Services, Internet Brands, as well as Pacific Gateway and Goodwill SOLAC among others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
One program in attendance was Volunteers of America Los Angeles.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This organization\u2019s main goal was to help the local community through educational and empowerment services, said two of its representatives, Roman Alaol and Anibal Cervantes,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some empowerment services include Women’s Care Cottage, Homeless Youth Services and Gang Reduction Youth Development. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThere’s a lot of opportunities for college students to start (their) career early while learning,\u201d Alaol said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many students were present collecting business cards and flyers from different companies, including LBCC student Antonio Avila. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cEvents like this kind of provide opportunities, they open doors for everyone,\u201d Avila said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another organization involved was The Education Team, which helps to ensure an easy glide from college life into the teaching field for students who want to become educators.. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Representative Valerie Namocatcat discussed options for potential education career oriented students wishing to dive deeper into the pathway of teaching. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are looking for those that have the desire to help, passionate and educated to teach and inspire\u201d, she says in regards to her program and its goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This program handed out flyers in search for students for hire aiding in special education along with after school teachers by giving experience in homework help, snack distribution, and supervising a class of up to 25 students.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pacific Gateway was also a program in search of interns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This organization had several separate groups including a youth program specializing in those 14 to 24, an adult for those above 24, these resources assist in job searching, training and scholarships. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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