Job Exploration 

HINT: Begin by Google searching: "What steps (in California) can one take
to become a (fill in blank)".
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https://www.cacareerzone.org
https://www.myplan.com/
https://www.jobs2careers.com/search?q=&l=91302%2C%20California
https://www.disabledperson.com/
https://www.indeed.jobs
https://google.com (type & quote; steps to obtain employment as...& quote;)
https://www.onetonline.org
https://www.youtube.com
https://www.bls.gov
https://www.careeronestop.org/ExploreCareers/explore-careers.aspx
https://stewartcoopercoon.com/individual-executive-placement/test-
your-job-change-readiness/
https://www.themuse.com/advice/the-11-best-career-quizzes-to-help-
you-find-your-dream-job

Search Engines and Tests

some sites require registration and fees (most are free)

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ASSESSMENTS
https://www.mynextmove.org/explore/ip
https://www.123test.com/career-test
https://www.thebalancecareers.com/how-to-decide-if-a-job-is-a-good-fit-2061406

Jobs With High School Diploma 
https://www.careerbuilder.com/advice/20-jobs-you-can-get-with-a-high-school-diploma

Jobs WITHOUT a High School Diploma 
https://careertrend.com/facts-5002339-jobs-high-school-diploma-ged.html

Jobs With Vocational Certificates 
https://www.accreditedschoolsonline.org/vocational-trade-school/careers/

 

Jobs With AA

(NOTE some jobs in the market now require higher
education e.g. RNs please be sure to check with employers to verify)

https://www.vistacollege.edu/blog/careers/26-best-jobs-you-can-get-with-an-associates-
degree/

Job Market Research
https://money.usnews.com/money/careers/slideshows/the-25-best-jobs
https://www.cacareerzone.org
https://www.salary.com
https://www.edd.ca.gov

Accommodations 
https://askjan.org
https://www.dol.gov/general/topic/disability/jobaccommodations
  https://www.eeoc.gov  Equal Opportunity (discrimination concerns)

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 JOBS - Local and Nonlocal
http://www.jobsinthousandoaks.com/
Disability Job Boards | Job Placement Services | Disabled Persons | Disabled Person
https://www.snagajob.com/
https://www.indeed.com/?from=gnav-homepage
https://www.ziprecruiter.com/
https://www.caljobs.ca.gov/vosnet/Default.aspx
https://ventura.craigslist.org/
https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/company-news/update-on-how-were-protecting-
employees
https://www.dor.ca.gov/Home/HotJobs
https://www.mentalhealthsf.org/careers/
Amazon.jobs: Help us build Earth’s most customer-centric company.
Cynergy Logistics – Last Mile Delivery Operations | Amazon DSP
https://wwHotJobsw.dor.ca.gov/Home/
- Mental Health Association San Francisco (mentalhealthsf.org)
#1 Remote Jobs Delivery Platform | Remote Weekly
Search Jobs, Careers and Employment Near You | LocalJobNetwork.com
Integrate (integrateadvisors.org)
Los Angeles Jobs - Job Listings | JobHat

Government Jobs
Ventura County Portal - Helping Individuals Reach Employment (venturacountyajcc.org)
CA Department of Rehabilitation
CalCareers
Employment Opportunities | Sorted by Job Title ascending | WELCOME TO THE COUNTY OF VENTURA
(governmentjobs.com)
USAJOBS - The Federal Government's official employment site

Employment Development Department | California

Mentors
https://disabilityin.org/what-we-do/nextgen-leaders-initiatives/apply-faq/

Apprenticeship Information
https://www.dir.ca.gov/das/

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TOOL KIT

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Job Interviewing Skills
Reading: Guide to a Winning Interview Thea Kelley (BOOK)
STAR Interview Method Video
Website:  10 Ways to Interview Well
Website: Tips for Nailing the Interview
Website: 10 Reason You're NOT Getting Hired

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Videos for to help PREPARE for work
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB8Nl2TRJJ3IjKRzN2AL1xQ/videos

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RESUME BUILDER
https://www.gotresumebuilder.com/

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FREE (or in some cases almost free) ONLINE LEARNING
https://lacountylibrary.org/learn/
https://alison.com/courses
https://www.lifehack.org/articles/money/25-killer-sites-for-free-online-education.html
https://digitaldefynd.com/best-free-certification-course-training-online/

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JOB ACCOMMODATION NETWORK
https://askjan.org/

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SHOULD YOU DISCLOSE YOUR DISABILITY DURING INTERVIEW?
https://www.thebalancecareers.com/disclosing-disability-during-a-job-search-4158349

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SERVICES
https://www.ventura.org/county-services/ General
https://www.ahacv.org/ Housing
https://www.eeoc.gov/ Discrimination
https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/ Drug Treatment Options
https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/medi-cal/pages/applyformedi-cal.aspx Medi-cal
https://www.score.org/ Business Plans and Self Employment
https://www.dor.ca.gov/Home/SelfEmploymentProgram DOR Requirements Self
Employment
https://www.dds.ca.gov/ Dept of Developmental Services
https://ca.db101.org/ Disability Benefits (SSA) SSDI/SSI etc
https://www.ssa.gov/redbook/ SSA Redbook
https://choosework.ssa.gov/ TICKET To WORK
https://www.treasurer.ca.gov/able/ CAL Able
https://askjan.org/ Job Accommodations Network
https://www.disabilityrightsca.org/ Disability Rights
https://www.dor.ca.gov/Home/DisabilityLawsandRegulations Disability Laws
https://www.volunteermatch.org/ Volunteer Match
http://www.volunteerventuracounty.org/ Volunteer Ventura County
https://www.ilrc-trico.org/ Independent Living Resources

Schedule A and LEAP

Schedule A letter and a LEAP certification documents are used when individuals with
disabilities are applying for government jobs.  Schedule A for Federal and LEAP for
State employment 
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https://www.dor.ca.gov/Home/ScheduleA
https://www.dor.ca.gov/Home/Leap