Transfer Center

The Career/Transfer Center, located in the Counseling Department, provides services to assist students in selecting a major or career goal along with preparing to transfer or completing an Associate Degree and/or a Certificate at LAVC. Career exploration is offered in conjunction with counseling to assist students in self-discovery and decision making. The Career/Transfer Center offers assessments that explores ones interests, skills, values, personality and learning styles. The Virtual Career Center, offers students online access to career/major exploration including self-assessments and other career development resources. The Career/Transfer Center reference library and computer lab provides information about occupations as well as transfer opportunities and requirements. Representatives from 4 year colleges and universities are available to meet with students on a regular basis.

Several online resources including Eureka are available to assist students in their career decision making process. Eureka provides the most up-to-date California and national information on occupations, majors, colleges, and training programs. Students are able to make occupational print-outs of information to discuss further with a counselor.

The Career/Transfer Center also offers:

• Career Counseling
• Career assessment, exploration, and planning
• Assistance with choosing or researching a major
• University information and transfer assistance
• Individual appointments, and visits by university representatives
• Bus trips to 4 year universities
• College fairs and career panels
• Transfer, career, and student success workshops