August 26, 2022

Interior Design Alum Recognized

Congratulations to ARC alum Kristen Fiore, whose company, Kristen Elizabeth Design Group, has been shortlisted in the International Design and Architecture Awards 2022. For over 13 years, the International Design & Architecture Awards have supported the global interior design and architecture industry and brought together an elite group of companies and are constantly regarded as “the pinnacle of recognition within the industry.” Learn more at thedesignawards.co.uk/international-design-architecture-awards/profile-kristen-elizabeth-design-group/

Construction and Moves

There have been a number of moves and changes on the ARC main campus, partly because of construction. Visit the Campus Construction and Moves webpage for the latest information!

National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a time dedicated to spreading hope and vital information to people affected by suicide. We can all help prevent suicide. If you or someone you know is in an emergency, call or text 988 for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline or call 911 immediately.

For suicide prevention information and resources please visit the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline website.

Want to study more effectively? RAD Can Help!

RAD is a ½ unit class designed to help you improve your grades by teaching reading and study strategies to help you improve test scores.  

Classes begin Tuesday, September 6. Enroll in ENGRD 315! Sign up through eServices. We have online and in-person sections. No additional textbook is required and all strategies will be used to improve efficient and effective studying in the class you want help with. 

Questions: Here is a short video about us. You can also contact us at radcenter@arc.losrios.edu or (916) 484-8053. You can also join us on Zoom or Discord. 

Available:

Monday through Thursday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Friday from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm

✨Soroptimist Live Your Dream Awards Ignite Possibilities✨

Soroptimist of Cameron Park/El Dorado Hills and the Soroptimist of Vacaville chapters are seeking grant applications from women who serve as the primary earners for their families and require financial assistance to continue their education or training. 

Both will provide cash grants to the award recipients for a minimum of $1,000. Apply at www.bit.ly/LYDA-apply by Tuesday, November 15.

Sharpen Your Career Building Skills

The CRC Work Experience program is offering a variety of career workshops in September. You can learn more about interviewing skills, developing an effective job search plan, writing a winning resume, and how to network, among others. 

Check out all the different ways you can learn to sharpen your career skills at these events.

Join This Growing Field

Are you looking for an exciting career with excellent compensation? Folsom Lake College’s five-week, 200-hour Utility Line Clearance Arborist Training program, developed by industry leaders, provides trainees with the skills necessary to explore a career in arboriculture. This training is FREE! Completers will receive a $3,000 stipend and can expect to earn an average starting wage of $21.63 per hour. Job placement help is also provided. Training starts Monday, October 3, and runs through Friday, November 4 at FLC’s El Dorado Center in Placerville. For information or to register, contact Amy at (916) 484-8296 or ULCAT@losrios.edu.

Study Abroad Program in Italy Next Spring

The Los Rios Study Abroad Program is now accepting applications to study in Florence, Italy for the upcoming Spring 2023 semester. Florence is an inspiring, vibrant city in which to live, study, and explore. Participants will immerse themselves in college courses in art, sociology, economics, business, and kinesiology while exploring cobbled streets, ancient gardens, and culturally-rich galleries and museums, and discovering modern street art, regional celebrations, energetic professional football, and wildly fascinating history replete with inventors and artists.

The program will run February 4 - May 5, 2023 and will be led by FLC sociology professor Diane Carlson. Do not let this life-changing opportunity pass you by! Applications are due Friday, November 4. 

Ask questions and get more information at this semester’s information sessions!

Every Week this Semester: 

Mondays at Noon

Tuesdays at 8:30 am

Fridays at 11:00 am

Evening Sessions:

Tuesday, August 30, 7:00 pm

Tuesday, September 6, 7:00 pm

Monday, September 12, 8:00 pm

Tuesday, September 20, 7:00 pm

Tuesday, September 27, 7:00 pm

No RSVP is required, just join us on Zoom.

Disability in the Workplace: A Workshop Series

Tips, tricks, and resources to help you up your (work) game! 

Meeting ID: 926 6842 4554 PW: 846172

Look at me! Attention Grabbing Resumes and Cover Letters

Wednesday, September 14 from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. 

On average employers look at resumes for only 6 seconds before they decide they’re interested in reading more! Come learn how to create a resume that stands out. We will walk you through how to highlight your most relevant, transferable skills and achievements, address gaps due to a disability or health condition, and bring in experience from your classes and volunteerism.

Gaining a Competitive Edge - Building Work Experience 

Wednesday, October 12 from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. 

Fact – about 91% of employers prefer to hire new graduates with work experience in addition to certain skills and qualities! Join us at the next workshop to learn about how you can increase your competitive advantage to enter your career field! You’ll learn about different ways to build professional connections and skills through paid and unpaid internships, work experiences, volunteerism, and networking! Networking, info interviews, internships (e.g. student assistant positions, adult work experience), and volunteerism.

Interviewing with Confidence - Stand Out as the Best Job Candidate!

Wednesday, November 9 from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. 

The scariest part of searching for a job is often the interview process... not knowing what they're going to ask you, sweaty hands, all eyes on you - it can be intimidating! We will give you tips to ace the interview and increase your chance to land the job. Learn about the art of disability disclosure, including how to talk about your disability as a strength and source of valuable workplace diversity.