Career Development
Hello CCA Student, Alumni and Community, as the Career Development Office (CDO) transitions services online, please know we will continue to offer career and professional development services virtually, via Zoom and phone appointments.
To schedule an appointment or find resources, refer to the following:
- Telephone/Online Appointment: To connect with a Career Development staff member, go to cca.joinhandshake.com to schedule an appointment.
- CDO Portal Resources page: Our Resources page has guides on Resumes, Portfolio Creation, Writing a Cover Letter and more to access 24-Hours a day.
- Online Resume, Portfolio, & Application Reviews: We virtually review resumes, portfolios and application materials. Submit your items online, at cca.joinhandshake.com, to have them reviewed.
- Social Media: Follow us on Instagram @cca.careers or search for us on Facebook @CCA.CareerDevelopmentOffice for the latest career tips and news about services and programming.
- Programming: Look out for online programming about the job/internship search, online networking approaches, interviewing online and MORE!!
Send questions to careers@cca.edu
END OF YEAR BOOTCAMP
Join us for Career Development's Webinar series April 13th - April 16th, 2020. Each day will cover a new topic to help you from applying to interviewing!
CDO COVID-19 RESOURCES
Below are resources to help balance your health and career needs during our rapidly changing environment.
HANDSHAKE JOB BOARD
CCA Students & Alumni log into Handshake to seek opportunities. Handshake connects users with employers, find jobs & internships, and register for on-campus recruiting events.
EVENTS + WORKSHOPS
Join us for a professional development workshop or event!
JOB + INTERNSHIP FAIRS
Meet industry leading companies and organizations throughout the year!
INTERNSHIPS
How to approach the search and application process
CCA SPARKS
Find out more about CCA Sparks, a new business pitch competition and program for budding entrepreneurs at CCA, launching Spring 2020!
CAREER DEVELOPMENT STAFF
Learn about the Career Development Staff
Career Expo 2021: February 19th
Career Expo 2021 is Friday, February 19th from 11:30am to 3:00pm!
Artist & Creative Communities Fair March 12th @ 11:00am (Oakland)
Artist & Creative Communities Fair: Thursday, March 12, 2020: 11am-2pm
ANNOUNCEMENTS View More
Career Development Office: Transitioning to Online Services
March 17, 2020, 5:19 PM by Nicole Mueller
Due to ongoing health concerns in the Bay Area, and coinciding with CCA's decision to transition towards online classes, the Career Development Office (CDO) is transitioning services to an online student support model for our San Francisco and Oakland campuses. ...
Coming soon...Online Webinars!
March 17, 2020, 12:33 PM by Nicole Mueller
Join us for Career Development's Webinar series April 13th - April 16th, 2020. Each day will cover a new topic to help you from applying to interviewing! (Webinars will be recorded). Learn more and register here.
Career Development presents...CCA Sparks!
November 25, 2019, 3:24 PM by Nicole Mueller
Career Development is pleased to announce the upcoming launch of CCA Sparks. CCA Sparks is a new business pitch competition and mentorship program for undergraduate and graduate students at California College of the Arts, launching in the Spring of 2020, ...
