CCU Monthly Newsletter

Career Connections Unlimited is a monthly newsletter produced by the Anaheim Union High School District's Special Youth Services Work-Based Learning, Work-Based Experience team to collect community events, resources, education, and job opportunities in one place. Content is for informational purposes and provided as a courtesy and service to the community only. The District does not endorse or assume any responsibility or liability for any event, resource, or educational or job opportunity that is not specifically identified as district-sponsored. You are solely responsible for determining whether an event, resource, or educational or job opportunity is appropriate or suitable for your individual needs.

• Time: 10:00 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. PST
• Location: Zoom
• Event Information:

  • Join the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation(external link) (DFPI) and the California Achieving a Better Life Experience(external link) (CalABLE) for a financial empowerment workshop that provides simple, practical tips on budgeting, saving, money management and setting financial goals. Participants will also learn how to spot scams and where to get help if they are affected.

• Intro to Effective Resume Writing
• Resume Lab Workshop
• Employment Development

Monthly Career Workshops: On-site & Virtual

Free Career Workshops at the Orange County Workforce Solutions Center!

Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8am-6pm, Saturday 9am-1pm

UpSkill OC empowers job seekers by providing the training and skills needed to meet the demands of Orange County employers. through this workforce development program, participants gain access to career pathways that offer sustainable, higher-wage employment opportunities.

Anaheim Youth Service Corps is currently placing young adults in paid training to learn how to help the unhoused in our community connect with services.

Hope Builders empowers Orange County's young adults with mentorship, life skills and job skills training that meets the needs of employers. This worthy goal reflects an unwavering acceptance of others and where they are on their life trajectories, and its commitment to empowering young adults to realize their strengths and positively impact their futures.

Coordinated Career Pathways (Pathways) is a new service option to help you find meaningful work. A Career Pathway Navigator will work with you to create a Person-Centered Career Plan and access the services and supports you need to meet your goals.

Contact your regional center service coordinator or scan the QR above if interested in learning more about pathways!

Many people with disabilities fear that if they go to work, they'll lose needed health care and other disability benefits. Disability Benefits 101 (DB101) helps people with disabilities and service providers understand the connections between work and benefits. DB101 will help you make informed choices and show you how you can make work part of your plan.

Self-paced program designed for individuals receiving Social Security benefits who want to explore employment and improve their financial future. Whether you receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), this program helps you move from feeling unsure to making informed choices.

Explore the brand-new SDM-TAP Resource Library! Find tools, articles, and step-by-step guides to help you understand and use SDM in your life or work. This comprehensive library was carefully curated by disability experts at UCLA to support all Californians in learning about SDM.

The Dayle McIntosh Center for the Disabled, also referred to as DMC, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides services to people with disabilities and facilitates equal access and inclusion within the community. DMC offers a wide variety of supports including, Support Services, Skills Training, Transition Services, & Community Services.

NOCE is the noncredit provider for the North Orange County Community College District (NOCCCD), offering unique program and service options that enable students with verified disabilities to achieve their educational, vocational, and personal goals.

Disability Support Services (DSS) is the campus resource that assists instructors in providing educational accommodations to students with verified disabilities.

DSS offers a wide variety of programs, each with a special focus!

DSS provides a wide range of services to help students with disabilities access their education and participate in college activities. DSS services include academic counseling, assistive technology, exam accommodations, sign language interpreting, and more.

The Disability Support Services (DSS) office at Fullerton College advocates the integration of qualified students with disabilities into the mainstream of Fullerton College’s programs and services.

Explore careers, find training, job search, and access a variety of resources and career toolkit.

The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) is the leading source of free, expert, and confidential guidance on job accommodations and disability employment issues. JAN provides free one-on-one practical guidance and technical assistance on job accommodation solutions, Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and related legislation, and self-employment and entrepreneurship options for people with disabilities.

As the job market continues to evolve, high-growth professions are creating new opportunities for job seekers. For people with disabilities, vocational rehabilitation (VR) professionals play a key role in ensuring they can access quality employment in fields that offer stability, accessibility, and career advancement.