Career and Transfer Center
Campus Reopening
The Fall 2021 semester will have more in-person class offerings and most student support services will partially return to serving students on campus by appointment only. Availability of in-person service is predicated on public health conditions and will comply with state and local COVID-19 mitigation recommendations. Contact the department for more information.
- Please review services below to make an online appointment
- A Zoom link will be emailed to your Los Rios Gmail immediately after scheduling the appointment.
- Click on the link at the time of the appointment.
- Online scheduling works best using Chrome as your browser. (Chrome is not required to access the zoom link).
Note: phone appointments may limit the counselor and support staff’s ability to share information and documents with the student.
The Career & Transfer Center (CTC) is a resource center designed to support Folsom Lake College students in the areas of career exploration, choosing a career and major, career counseling, internships and work experience, job preparation, and transfer preparation and planning.
Watch the FLC calendar (listed below) for upcoming CTC events and activities. Choose from the topics below to access specific services information and to make an appointment with a member of the CTC Team.
I'm Seeking Career and Major Exploration Services and/or an Appointment for this Service
Career and Major Exploration Services Overview
Career and major exploration prepares students for Career Counseling and career and major selection and decision making. Self-guided assessments and staff directed career exploration research and activities support the student’s identification of career interests, work preferences, and suggest various occupations that align with the student’s preferences and interests.
We highly recommended these services for students uncertain or unsure of their future career, career interests and/or academic major.
Students eligible for this service:
- Students enrolled in a minimum of one FLC course for current or upcoming semester.
Choosing a Major Services
What is a "major?"
A major is a specific subject or interest area that students specialize in. Typically, between one-third to one-half of the courses you take in college will be in your major or related to it. Please note: As part of the Student Success Initiative, California Community College Students are required to identify a program of study (choose a major) by three semesters (or 15 units).
Do you need help choosing or confirming your major and your career direction?
We're here to help! Our Career Encounter Program moves you through essential exploration and research designed to help you determine the area of interest that "fits" who you are and aligns with your life goals. Included in the Career Encounter Program, our career counseling services provide comprehensive, occupational interest guidance and college major selection and planning that supports knowledgeable and informed career and major selection choices.
We know what an important decision students are making when choosing a major, which is why we created our Career Encounter Program - a structured career and major exploration platform with step-by-step (click-by-click) instructions and guidance. While there is no set time-frame for participating in the Career Encounter Program, undecided and unsure students will benefit from early participation, because determining a career interest and choosing a major focuses your academic planning and motivates you to do your very best! Our Career Encounter Program includes the following steps:
- Self-Discovery: Define your interests, personality and values, and determine how you prefer to work, play, learn, and live.
- Intro to Career Pathways: Establish your general interest area(s) and narrow your search for the perfect career fit.
- Decision Making and Goal Setting: Improve your decision making skills and become a better decision maker and goal setter/planner.
- Cost of Preferred Lifestyle: Determine your future lifestyle and create a budget based on your choices.
- Career Exploration: Explore careers within your interest area(s) while keeping "what fits me" at the center of your exploration.
- Choosing a Major and Career Counseling: Bring it all together and choose a major that is meaningful to you and fits your life and success goals.
- Create a Professional Resume: Create a professional resume specific to your chosen career field.
To participate in the Career Encounter Program
Drop by the Career & Transfer Center, or call (916) 608-6526 and make an appointment for a short program orientation, and to receive the program materials. The Career Encounter Program is available to FLC students free of charge. While there is no set time frame for participating in the Career Encounter Program, undecided and unsure students benefit from early participation as determining a career interest and choosing a major motivates our students and focuses their academic planning. The majority of the program is completed online, at the student’s convenience, while CTC staff and career counseling is available for guidance and assistance.
Make a Virtual Appointment for Career Exploration Services
PathwayU, FLC’s online career exploration application, connects students with their greatest sense of purpose as they make choices for education, career and employment. It's a great way for future and current FLC Students to begin exploring careers!
PathwayU is not a skills, abilities or simple interest inventory. It is a platform with a predictive algorithm guiding students through career exploration and employment pathway options where they'll potentially find the greatest sense of purpose and meaning in their lives. This helps to improve student success and enables students to better map their educational journey.
PathwayU is an online predictive guidance platform connecting you to your greatest sense of purpose as you make choices throughout your education, career, and employment journey.
Create an Account or Sign in to PathwayU
Make Roadtrip Nation a Part of Your Journey
Explore career paths with Roadtrip Nation, an inspirational online career exploration tool that encourages students to investigate and discover new career pathways and identify their interests. RTN houses more than 8,900 videos of career and life stories, including diverse and interesting stories of leaders who have turned their passion and interests into a successful career.
FLC Student Access to Roadtrip Nation:
Membership Code: FLC19
URL: https://roadtripnation.com/edu/flc
- On the RTN landing page, select Start Exploring or Sign In.
- Create an account. For the email address, we recommend using your Los Rios email address.
- You will be redirected to your membership status, where you will input the membership code shown above.
- Click GO to process. If you already have an account, go to: Account Settings at the top right corner, Membership and add the code.
- Note: Students must use the FLC landing page to launch RTN. The FLC membership will NOT be recognized on roadtripnation.com or roadtripnation.org.
I'm Seeking Career Counseling Services Information and/or an Appointment for this Service
For academic counseling and course planning services, visit Counseling.
Career Counseling Services Overview
Career Counseling offers comprehensive occupational interest and college major selection and planning support that expands the student’s knowledge of their interests, and helps prepare students to make informed career and major selection decisions that are compatible with their preferences, interests and potential career direction.
Students eligible for this service have:
- Have completed new student Orientation
- Have developed a Student Education Plan (SEP) with an Academic Counselor
- Are enrolled in a minimum of one FLC course for current or upcoming semester
For students unsure or undecided about their career and major, we highly suggest students create account in PathwayU and complete all four assessments, prior to meeting with a Career Counselor (see PathwayU information and link below).
Make a Virtual Appointment for Career Counseling
PathwayU, FLC’s online career exploration application, connects students with their greatest sense of purpose as they make choices for education, career and employment. It's a great way for future and current FLC Students to begin exploring careers!
PathwayU is not a skills, abilities or simple interest inventory. It is a platform with a predictive algorithm guiding students through career exploration and employment pathway options where they'll potentially find the greatest sense of purpose and meaning in their lives. This helps to improve student success and enables students to better map their educational journey.
PathwayU is an online predictive guidance platform connecting you to your greatest sense of purpose as you make choices throughout your education, career, and employment journey.
I'm Seeking Information about Transfer Services and/or an Appointment for this Service
For detailed transfer process information and requirements, visit Transfer.
Transfer Services Overview
FLC Transfer Services are geared toward assisting students in exploring post-secondary educational options while providing support and guidance on the steps necessary to transfer to a four-year college or university. Transfer counseling is available in the Career & Transfer Center two days per week during the Fall and Spring semesters. Services include:
- Comprehensive transfer counseling
- Drop-in transfer counseling and application review
- University representative visits
- College fairs
- University campus events and tours
- University application and transfer workshops
- Workshops, events, and university tours
Students eligible for this service have:
- Have completed new student Orientation
- Have developed a Student Education Plan (SEP) with an Academic Counselor
- Are enrolled in a minimum of one FLC course for current or upcoming semester
Make a Virtual Appointment for Transfer Counseling
Check out the Los Rios Community College Transfer Virtual Resource Directory to view transfer school information and upcoming events:
I'm Seeking Information about Internships and Work Experience and/or an Appointment for this Service
For detailed Internship and Work Experience process information and requirements, visit Internship and Work Experience.
Internship & Work Experience Services Overview
College internships provide students with an opportunity to work in an organization and gain valuable, practical knowledge and hands-on job experience, while attending college. Internship and Work Experience services are available at FLC during Fall and Spring semesters. View the helpful student guides and resources on the Internship and Work Experience webpage.
Students eligible for this service:
- Have completed a minimum of two college semesters
- Are in good academic standing
- Have declared a college major
- Are enrolled in a minimum of one FLC course for current or upcoming semester
Make a Virtual Appointment for Internship and Work Experience Counseling
Handshake
Begin your Internship and Job search with Handshake, a free job search portal for Los Rios Students who are looking for jobs and Internships:
- Search full-time and part-time jobs, on-campus jobs, internships, co-ops,
- and volunteer positions
- Receive emails describing positions that match your search criteria
- Upload resume and other portfolio documents to be viewed by employers
- Access the FLC and Los Rios Job and Internship’s calendar of events, workshops, and info sessions
I'm Seeking Information about FLC Student Jobs and Job Services and/or an Appointment for this Service
Job Services Overview
Search for a job, create a job search plan, learn job search strategies and interviewing techniques, and develop your resume and cover letter. Job services are designed to prepare students for employment while attending college and Job preparation for future careers.
Services include:
- Resume and cover letter construction
- Interviewing skills development
- Job search support
- Workshops, activities, and events
Students eligible for this service:
- Are enrolled in a minimum of one FLC course.
Make a Virtual Appointment for Job Services
Handshake
Begin your Internship and Job search with Handshake, a free job search portal for Los Rios Students who are looking for jobs and Internships:
- Search full-time and part-time jobs, on-campus jobs, internships, co-ops,
- and volunteer positions
- Receive emails describing positions that match your search criteria
- Upload resume and other portfolio documents to be viewed by employers
- Access the FLC and Los Rios Job and Internship’s calendar of events, workshops, and info sessions
I'm Seeking Information about SETA Jobs and Job Services and/or an Appointment for this Service
SETA Job Placement Assistance
Sacramento Employment and Training Agency (SETA ) job placement services are available at FLC for Career Education students.
What is Career Education and who are Career Education Students? Career Education (formerly known as Career Technical Education, or CTE) is a term for educational programs that specialize in the skilled trades, applied arts and sciences, and modern technologies. View information about Career Education and Career Education Degrees and Certificates.
Services include:
- Connecting students to career opportunities in their field of study
- Coordinating and scheduling virtual interviews with local employers that align with student’s career goals
- Job Search support
- Navigating CalJOBS support
- Virtual Employer Recruitment Events
- Resume and Interviewing support
Students eligible for this service:
- Are enrolled in a minimum of one FLC course.
- Are currently completing or have completed an FLC Career Education Program.
For more information, contact the FLC SETA representative:
Mohsen Ghahremani
ghahrem@losrios.edu
(916) 584-2383
Available: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Career & Transfer Events
Contact
flc-careertransfer@flc.losrios.edu
(916) 608-6526
Career & Transfer Center Staff
During remote operations, our CSUS and UC Davis Transfer Service Representatives may be reached directly:
Carlos Rubio
Admissions and Outreach Counselor
Sacramento State University
crubio@csus.edu
Transfer Admission
Covid-19 Response
Sacramento State University
Pamela E. Blanco
Associate Director, Transfer Opportunity Program
Undergraduate Admissions
University of California, Davis
parueca@ucdavis.edu
Transfer Admission
Covid-19 Response
UC Davis
NOTE: All students must have a UC TAP (Transfer Admission Planner) completed prior to their UC Davis counseling appointment. If they do not have one in place, their appointment will be rescheduled. Complete the UC TAP
Hours
Monday through Thursday:
8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Friday:
Closed
Location
We will be located in the Upper Roost, Spring 2022
PathwayU is an online predictive guidance platform connecting you to your greatest sense of purpose as you make choices throughout your education, career, and employment journey.
FLC STUDENTS: For Login setup, enter your Los Rios Gmail Account (Example: W1234567@apps.losrios.edu). Your personal email may be added as Secondary Email Address so that you don’t lose access after graduation!
Looking for a Job or Internship?
Check out Handshake, a free career platform connecting Los Rios students and alumni with jobs, internships, and volunteer opportunities.
Roadtrip Nation
Begin your career exploration journey with Roadtrip Nation. Launch RTN from the link below and use our membership code FLC19 when you create your account.
Transfer Virtual Resource Directory
A great resource to assist you in exploring the UCs, CSUs, and private universities. Virtual webinars, workshops, website links, contact information for University representatives, and much more!