JobNet
JobNet: For success in your next job and beyond
Welcome to JobNet, where we provide free skilled coaching and essential computer training for the job on your horizon. We also have a computer lab where you can work on your job search and build your skills in typing, Microsoft Office and other software. Our goal is to help each person develop key skills and deliver personalized support during job transitions.
Experienced a layoff? Maybe looking for a career change? If you are seeking your first job out of school or had a long period of unemployment, JobNet is ready to partner with you to develop a plan tailored to fit your needs. Job loss can be a challenge, but it is one that you don’t have to face alone.
How do I Start?
E-mail us at jobnet@ccschouston.org or call us at 713-626-8320. We will help you to register for our program and get the support you need today. We have both in-person and virtual services available.
All of our coaches are volunteers with broad industry experience. We will help create and polish your resume, improve your interview skills, and conduct mock interviews so that you feel ready. Our financial coach can help as you face financial concerns and choices about budgeting. You can attend workshops and computer training to build skills and gain perspective on your job search.
We help you in the short term and are also invested in your long-term success. We will follow your progress and continue to work with you as your goals change.
Learn more about all we have to offer
Personal and Finance Coaching
Our volunteer coaches are ready to listen and partner with you to develop interview skills, conduct mock interviews, build and rework resumes, and more. These coaches have a broad background of industry experience to help coach you through your employment goals. Meet with our financial coach to address concerns about spending, saving, and managing your money.
Career Coach
Are you struggling in or outside of your job search? Job Seekers are facing so much more than just getting their next job. Meet with our Success Coach to define, refine and set goals to motivate you, gain confidence and tackle obstacles to manage the ups and downs of searching for employment. Our coach is also available to provide referrals to outside resources. For more information, check with our front office or contact coach@ccschouston.org
Computer Lab/ Computer Training
We have a large computer lab available to you for job-search efforts and self-paced computer training. Meet with our computer professionals to develop beginning computer skills in our Computer Basics and Microsoft Basics workshops to prepare you for our other Microsoft classes. We also offer two-day workshops for Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Workshops
We offer a variety of workshops on job-search topics. Learn from our instructors and fellow job seekers and gain support as you search.
• Resume Building
• Job Search Techniques
• Networking for Success
• Interview Tips From an Employer
• Art of Interviewing
• Advanced Interviewing
• LinkedIn 101
• Maximizing LinkedIn
Click here for the May 2023 Calendar
Barrier Busters
Need a better place and resources to help you job hunt? By appointment, clients can make full use of office equipment to help prepare and contact employers.
• Computer lab with internet access, typing & Microsoft tutorials
• Business Phones
• Laser printers
• Copy machine
• Fax machine
• Document scanner
• Resume paper
• Personal business cards
• Use of office for online interviews