Short Term Vocational

The Mt. SAC School of Continuing Education offers over 55 certificates in a variety of tuition-free, noncredit courses to prepare for a career or upgrade skills.

Vocational Programs

Business

Mt. SAC offers students various vocational introductory Business courses including: Accounting, Payroll and Tax Accounting, and Essential Office Skills. The courses provide students with basic skills combined with in-depth training to prepare them for entry-level positions.

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Trades & Electronics

At Mt. SAC, our hands-on degree and certificate programs in these areas prepare you for various types of high-paying careers in electronics for various industries, including computer and networking companies, home and business security systems, cable providers, home theaters, and others.

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Floral Design

This sequence is offered in the evening only and can be completed in two years. Students completing all three courses will have skills and knowledge to seek jobs in floral design beyond entry-level positions, i.e., first-line supervision and/or management and Floral Designers.

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Health Careers

Mt. SAC offers vocational courses and certificates in Health Careers including: Care Coordinator, Certified Nursing Assistant, In-Home Support Services/Personal Care Aide, Physical Therapist Aide, and Sports Medicine. Courses are tuition free, however students are responsible for the purchase of materials.

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- STV Spring Programs
  STV Spring 2022 Programs
- Registration Steps
  Complete the following steps to register
  
  1. Complete the SCE Application
  
  2. Schedule Counseling Appointment.
  
  3. Login to your Mt. SAC Student Portal. Mt. SAC Portal Login Instructions
  
  TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS FOR CLAIMING PORTAL:
  - When choosing your class, noncredit classes usually begin with the VOC or BS prefix.
  - If you get an "Authentication Error", open a new tab in your browser. Then type in mtsac.edu and click on "Portal Log-in" and type your user name and password.
  - If you don't have or don't know your Social Security Number (SSN), type 0000 instead of a SSN.
  4. In your portal select Canvas to get started on course work.
  
  ONLINE SEARCH FOR CLASSES: Offers the most accurate and up-to-date list of courses available.
- Resources
  Student Resources
  - For information about Online Learning, visit www.mtsac.edu/online
  - New WIFI Locator Tool
  Health Resources
  - For Mt. SAC Health Alerts, please visit www.mtsac.edu/health
  Meal
  
  Mt. SAC Food Pantry
  - Free food is available for you or your family. Call 211 or visit https://foodfinder.211la.org/ and enter your address to find local pantries where you can get free groceries, no questions asked
  - You may be eligible for CalFresh which provides monthly support so you can buy groceries. CalFresh food benefits can also be used online to buy groceries at Walmart or Amazon
  - Spend $35 or more on groceries and get home delivery for free. Apply at http://getcalfresh.org/ or call 1-866-613-3777
  - Moms and families with children may be eligible to receive EBT cards that can help pay for food. Click https://www.phfewic.org/ or call 1-888-WIC-WORKS to learn about WIC (assistance available for moms and children under 5)
  - Students, the Cal Fresh program is California's food stamps (SNAP) program. You can apply and may be eligible to receive up to $194 a month per household member on an EBT card. For more information, please go to: https://www.getcalfresh.org/en/s/msac
  - California Association of Food Banks
  Additional Resources
  - The Workers Guide -Your Rights During Coronavirus COVID-19
  - EDD/AJCC/Workforce Development or other Agency Training Documentation Requirements For students needing assistance with EDD Unemployment Insurance training verification paperwork, paperwork to document training for referral by EDD, an AJCC, a Workforce Development Agency, or other agency, please contact Shelly Laddusaw at sladdusaw@mtsac.edu.
  - Los Angeles County: Local Community Resources During COVID-19
  - Los Angeles County Resources
  - Los Angeles County America’s Job Centers of California by Region
  - What Is Your Neighborhood America’s Job Center of California (AJCC)?
- Job Opportunities
  
  Job Opportunities
  
  Mt. SAC Mountie CareerSource
  
  Mountie CareerSource
  
  Mountie CareerSource will allow you to view job listings, submit your resume to our job developers / employment specialist for review, and apply for jobs posted on our site.
  
  Current Job Postings
  
  How to apply for LA County Jobs
  
  Please click on the following link if you are interested in working for the County of LosAngeles. https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty
- Career Services
  
  Resumes That Generate Interviews
  
  This PowerPoint provides information on resume formats, information that should be included on the resume, Objective Statement vs Summary Statement, and how to build your resume.
  
  Chronological Worksheet
  
  Functional Worksheet
  
  Resumes that Generate Interviews
  
  How to Interview Like a Pro
  
  This PowerPoint provides information on the types of interviews, how to prepare for an interview, interview do’s and don’ts, how to prepare an answer for the, “Tell me about yourself.” question, salary questions, and questions to ask at the end of an interview.
  
  Pitch Worksheet
  
  LinkedIn for Job Seekers
  
  This PowerPoint provides information on the difference between LinkedIn and other social networking sites, how to use LinkedIn to set up a network, how to find jobs via LinkedIn, and how to use your network to get introductions to companies that have jobs that you are interested in. There are two handouts: one for setting up a LinkedIn Account and developing a complete Profile; the other is tips for communicating effectively on LinkedIn.
  
  Communicating on LinkedIn Handout
  
  Set Up LinkedIn Account Handout

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Our Dean

Dr. Tami Pearson
Dean
Continuing Education and Workforce Development

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Short-Term Vocational

Monday- Thursday 8:00am-6:00pm; Friday: 8:00am-4:00pm
Building 40-101
(909) 274-4220
stv@mtsac.edu
www.mtsac.edu/vocational