Job Seeker Services

We have free online resources as well as the friendly, helpful staff at the Smart Centers in Shasta and Trinity counties to assist you in your job search.

Typing Tests

Smart provides a one-minute practice and a five-minute typing test. Tester are given the opportunity to test twice daily. The best of the two scores obtained will be reflected on a certified certificate. On our certificates, we list your name, the Gross Words Per Minute, the # of errors, the Net Words Per Minute, and the date the test was administered. Our certified certificates are recognized by both the City of Redding and Anderson, as well as, the County of Shasta’s Personnel Office. Available in Redding and Weaverville! For more information call 530-245-1509.

Free Online Services

  1. Community Resources
  2. Job Seeker Services
  3. Searchable Job Listings

Free Services at  The Smart Center

Technology Come in and use one of our public computers for your job search. Fax machine, telephone, copier and printer are also available for use in your job search – at no cost.
CalJOBS Register into CalJOBS, EDD’s computerized job system. Create a CalJOBS resume that can be viewed by employers and used for Job Match. Search CalJOBS for job opportunities in Shasta County and all over California.
Resumes Create a professional looking resume using our WinWay Resume Software.
Job Postings We have job listings and applications for employment with the City, County, State and Federal government, and many other local employers.
Newspaper Classifieds View the classified listings for our local newspaper, as well as many large city papers, from our easy-to-use computers.
Brochures & Flyers Vocational training, employment opportunities, child care services, transportation, housing, local programs, self-employment, and more… Help yourself to the brochures and flyers in our lobby.
Typing Tests Do you need a certificate to verify your typing speed? We will set up and administer a typing test. No fee.
10 Key Tests Do you need a 10 Key certificate? We will set up and administer the test. No fee.
Labor Market Information We have local, statewide and national labor market information. Find out what jobs are growing and the usual salary ranges.
 

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Upcoming Events

  • Computer Basics - Become Computer Savvy and Learn

    Become Computer Savvy and Learn Email Etiquette

    • Computer Basics - Become Computer Savvy and Learn Email Etiquette

    Tuesday, Jul 10, 2018 -

    Time: 1:30pm - 3:00pm

    Become Computer Savvy and Learn Email Etiquette

    Topics include: Saving your documents, using an Internet browsing program, printing information from a website, navigating the Smart website, and using your email to upload a resume.
    Location

    Smart Business Resource Center
    1201 Placer Street
    Redding, CA 96001
    Event Fees:

    $ 0.00 Computer Basics

    Introduction to Microsoft Word

    Wednesday, Jul 11, 2018 -

    Time: 9:30am - 11:00am

    Expand your knowledge of the MS Word program in this basic skills workshop. Get a better understanding of how to use this common word processor, including:  understanding the ribbon, creating and editing documents, formatting and printing documents, and more. 
    Designed for those who have basic computer skills, but little to no experience with the Microsoft Word program.

    Location

    Smart Business Resource Center
    1201 Placer Street
    Redding, CA 96001
    Event Fees:

    $ 0.00 Microsoft Word Workshop

    Introduction to Microsoft Excel

    Wednesday, Jul 11, 2018 -

    Time: 1:30pm - 3:00pm

    Intro to Microsoft Excel

    Learn how to use Microsoft's electronic spreadsheet program in this beginning workshop. We will go over basic terminology, the ribbon, spreadsheet tools, navigating the spreadsheet, selecting cells and ranges, basic formulas, and entering data to create a simple spreadsheet. 
    Designed for those who have basic computer skills, but little to no experience with the Microsoft Excel program.

    Location

    Smart Business Resource Center
    1201 Placer Street
    Redding, CA 96001
    Event Fees:

    $ 0.00 Microsoft Excel Workshop

    Navigating the Digital Job Application Process & LinkedIn

    Thursday, Jul 12, 2018 -

    Time: 1:30pm - 4:00pm

    This workshop will cover:

    • Tips for completing online job applications
    • Overview of Applicant Tracking Systems
    • Tips for taking Situational Judgment Tests
    • Review of sample test questions
    • Setting up a LinkedIn Account to Market Yourself and Network with other Professionals

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      Location

      Smart Business Resource Center
      1201 Placer Street
      Redding, CA 96001
      Event Fees:

      $ 0.00 Seat

      Ignite Opportunity STEM Career Day

      Friday, Nov 16, 2018 -

      Time: 8:00am - 3:00pm

      5th Annual Ignite Opportunity STEM Career Day

      November 16, 2018 at the Shasta District Fairgrounds
      9th Grade students from high schools throughout Northern CA
      inspired by hearing and engaging with North State STEM professionals

      We are seeking exhibitors for this event!
      Register at http://bit.ly/exhibitor2018
      Questions? ...contact:
      Heather Kelnhofer, careerday@shastacoe.org or 530.242.7636
      or Chris Dell, cdell@shastacoe.org or 530.225.0245

      Save the Date flyer 2018 Exhibitor Recruitment
      Location

      Shasta District Fairgrounds

      , 96007
      Event Fees:

    • Introduction to Microsoft Word

      Expand your knowledge of the MS Word program in this basic skills ...

      • Computer Basics - Become Computer Savvy and Learn Email Etiquette

      Tuesday, Jul 10, 2018 -

      Time: 1:30pm - 3:00pm

      Become Computer Savvy and Learn Email Etiquette

      Topics include: Saving your documents, using an Internet browsing program, printing information from a website, navigating the Smart website, and using your email to upload a resume.
      Location

      Smart Business Resource Center
      1201 Placer Street
      Redding, CA 96001
      Event Fees:

      $ 0.00 Computer Basics

      Introduction to Microsoft Word

      Wednesday, Jul 11, 2018 -

      Time: 9:30am - 11:00am

      Expand your knowledge of the MS Word program in this basic skills workshop. Get a better understanding of how to use this common word processor, including:  understanding the ribbon, creating and editing documents, formatting and printing documents, and more. 
      Designed for those who have basic computer skills, but little to no experience with the Microsoft Word program.

      Location

      Smart Business Resource Center
      1201 Placer Street
      Redding, CA 96001
      Event Fees:

      $ 0.00 Microsoft Word Workshop

      Introduction to Microsoft Excel

      Wednesday, Jul 11, 2018 -

      Time: 1:30pm - 3:00pm

      Intro to Microsoft Excel

      Learn how to use Microsoft's electronic spreadsheet program in this beginning workshop. We will go over basic terminology, the ribbon, spreadsheet tools, navigating the spreadsheet, selecting cells and ranges, basic formulas, and entering data to create a simple spreadsheet. 
      Designed for those who have basic computer skills, but little to no experience with the Microsoft Excel program.

      Location

      Smart Business Resource Center
      1201 Placer Street
      Redding, CA 96001
      Event Fees:

      $ 0.00 Microsoft Excel Workshop

      Navigating the Digital Job Application Process & LinkedIn

      Thursday, Jul 12, 2018 -

      Time: 1:30pm - 4:00pm

      This workshop will cover:

      • Tips for completing online job applications
      • Overview of Applicant Tracking Systems
      • Tips for taking Situational Judgment Tests
      • Review of sample test questions
      • Setting up a LinkedIn Account to Market Yourself and Network with other Professionals

        Thumbnail Image
        Location

        Smart Business Resource Center
        1201 Placer Street
        Redding, CA 96001
        Event Fees:

        $ 0.00 Seat

        Ignite Opportunity STEM Career Day

        Friday, Nov 16, 2018 -

        Time: 8:00am - 3:00pm

        5th Annual Ignite Opportunity STEM Career Day

        November 16, 2018 at the Shasta District Fairgrounds
        9th Grade students from high schools throughout Northern CA
        inspired by hearing and engaging with North State STEM professionals

        We are seeking exhibitors for this event!
        Register at http://bit.ly/exhibitor2018
        Questions? ...contact:
        Heather Kelnhofer, careerday@shastacoe.org or 530.242.7636
        or Chris Dell, cdell@shastacoe.org or 530.225.0245

        Save the Date flyer 2018 Exhibitor Recruitment
        Location

        Shasta District Fairgrounds

        , 96007
        Event Fees:

      • Introduction to Microsoft Excel

        Intro to Microsoft Excel

        • Computer Basics - Become Computer Savvy and Learn Email Etiquette

        Tuesday, Jul 10, 2018 -

        Time: 1:30pm - 3:00pm

        Become Computer Savvy and Learn Email Etiquette

        Topics include: Saving your documents, using an Internet browsing program, printing information from a website, navigating the Smart website, and using your email to upload a resume.
        Location

        Smart Business Resource Center
        1201 Placer Street
        Redding, CA 96001
        Event Fees:

        $ 0.00 Computer Basics

        Introduction to Microsoft Word

        Wednesday, Jul 11, 2018 -

        Time: 9:30am - 11:00am

        Expand your knowledge of the MS Word program in this basic skills workshop. Get a better understanding of how to use this common word processor, including:  understanding the ribbon, creating and editing documents, formatting and printing documents, and more. 
        Designed for those who have basic computer skills, but little to no experience with the Microsoft Word program.

        Location

        Smart Business Resource Center
        1201 Placer Street
        Redding, CA 96001
        Event Fees:

        $ 0.00 Microsoft Word Workshop

        Introduction to Microsoft Excel

        Wednesday, Jul 11, 2018 -

        Time: 1:30pm - 3:00pm

        Intro to Microsoft Excel

        Learn how to use Microsoft's electronic spreadsheet program in this beginning workshop. We will go over basic terminology, the ribbon, spreadsheet tools, navigating the spreadsheet, selecting cells and ranges, basic formulas, and entering data to create a simple spreadsheet. 
        Designed for those who have basic computer skills, but little to no experience with the Microsoft Excel program.

        Location

        Smart Business Resource Center
        1201 Placer Street
        Redding, CA 96001
        Event Fees:

        $ 0.00 Microsoft Excel Workshop

        Navigating the Digital Job Application Process & LinkedIn

        Thursday, Jul 12, 2018 -

        Time: 1:30pm - 4:00pm

        This workshop will cover:

        • Tips for completing online job applications
        • Overview of Applicant Tracking Systems
        • Tips for taking Situational Judgment Tests
        • Review of sample test questions
        • Setting up a LinkedIn Account to Market Yourself and Network with other Professionals

          Thumbnail Image
          Location

          Smart Business Resource Center
          1201 Placer Street
          Redding, CA 96001
          Event Fees:

          $ 0.00 Seat

          Ignite Opportunity STEM Career Day

          Friday, Nov 16, 2018 -

          Time: 8:00am - 3:00pm

          5th Annual Ignite Opportunity STEM Career Day

          November 16, 2018 at the Shasta District Fairgrounds
          9th Grade students from high schools throughout Northern CA
          inspired by hearing and engaging with North State STEM professionals

          We are seeking exhibitors for this event!
          Register at http://bit.ly/exhibitor2018
          Questions? ...contact:
          Heather Kelnhofer, careerday@shastacoe.org or 530.242.7636
          or Chris Dell, cdell@shastacoe.org or 530.225.0245

          Save the Date flyer 2018 Exhibitor Recruitment
          Location

          Shasta District Fairgrounds

          , 96007
          Event Fees:

          • Computer Basics - Become Computer Savvy and Learn Email Etiquette

          Tuesday, Jul 10, 2018 -

          Time: 1:30pm - 3:00pm

          Become Computer Savvy and Learn Email Etiquette

          Topics include: Saving your documents, using an Internet browsing program, printing information from a website, navigating the Smart website, and using your email to upload a resume.
          Location

          Smart Business Resource Center
          1201 Placer Street
          Redding, CA 96001
          Event Fees:

          $ 0.00 Computer Basics

          Introduction to Microsoft Word

          Wednesday, Jul 11, 2018 -

          Time: 9:30am - 11:00am

          Expand your knowledge of the MS Word program in this basic skills workshop. Get a better understanding of how to use this common word processor, including:  understanding the ribbon, creating and editing documents, formatting and printing documents, and more. 
          Designed for those who have basic computer skills, but little to no experience with the Microsoft Word program.

          Location

          Smart Business Resource Center
          1201 Placer Street
          Redding, CA 96001
          Event Fees:

          $ 0.00 Microsoft Word Workshop

          Introduction to Microsoft Excel

          Wednesday, Jul 11, 2018 -

          Time: 1:30pm - 3:00pm

          Intro to Microsoft Excel

          Learn how to use Microsoft's electronic spreadsheet program in this beginning workshop. We will go over basic terminology, the ribbon, spreadsheet tools, navigating the spreadsheet, selecting cells and ranges, basic formulas, and entering data to create a simple spreadsheet. 
          Designed for those who have basic computer skills, but little to no experience with the Microsoft Excel program.

          Location

          Smart Business Resource Center
          1201 Placer Street
          Redding, CA 96001
          Event Fees:

          $ 0.00 Microsoft Excel Workshop

          Navigating the Digital Job Application Process & LinkedIn

          Thursday, Jul 12, 2018 -

          Time: 1:30pm - 4:00pm

          This workshop will cover:

          • Tips for completing online job applications
          • Overview of Applicant Tracking Systems
          • Tips for taking Situational Judgment Tests
          • Review of sample test questions
          • Setting up a LinkedIn Account to Market Yourself and Network with other Professionals

            Thumbnail Image
            Location

            Smart Business Resource Center
            1201 Placer Street
            Redding, CA 96001
            Event Fees:

            $ 0.00 Seat

            Ignite Opportunity STEM Career Day

            Friday, Nov 16, 2018 -

            Time: 8:00am - 3:00pm

            5th Annual Ignite Opportunity STEM Career Day

            November 16, 2018 at the Shasta District Fairgrounds
            9th Grade students from high schools throughout Northern CA
            inspired by hearing and engaging with North State STEM professionals

            We are seeking exhibitors for this event!
            Register at http://bit.ly/exhibitor2018
            Questions? ...contact:
            Heather Kelnhofer, careerday@shastacoe.org or 530.242.7636
            or Chris Dell, cdell@shastacoe.org or 530.225.0245

            Save the Date flyer 2018 Exhibitor Recruitment
            Location

            Shasta District Fairgrounds

            , 96007
            Event Fees:

          • Ignite Opportunity STEM Career Day

            5th Annual Ignite Opportunity STEM Career Day

            November 16, 2018 at ...

            • Computer Basics - Become Computer Savvy and Learn Email Etiquette

            Tuesday, Jul 10, 2018 -

            Time: 1:30pm - 3:00pm

            Become Computer Savvy and Learn Email Etiquette

            Topics include: Saving your documents, using an Internet browsing program, printing information from a website, navigating the Smart website, and using your email to upload a resume.
            Location

            Smart Business Resource Center
            1201 Placer Street
            Redding, CA 96001
            Event Fees:

            $ 0.00 Computer Basics

            Introduction to Microsoft Word

            Wednesday, Jul 11, 2018 -

            Time: 9:30am - 11:00am

            Expand your knowledge of the MS Word program in this basic skills workshop. Get a better understanding of how to use this common word processor, including:  understanding the ribbon, creating and editing documents, formatting and printing documents, and more. 
            Designed for those who have basic computer skills, but little to no experience with the Microsoft Word program.

            Location

            Smart Business Resource Center
            1201 Placer Street
            Redding, CA 96001
            Event Fees:

            $ 0.00 Microsoft Word Workshop

            Introduction to Microsoft Excel

            Wednesday, Jul 11, 2018 -

            Time: 1:30pm - 3:00pm

            Intro to Microsoft Excel

            Learn how to use Microsoft's electronic spreadsheet program in this beginning workshop. We will go over basic terminology, the ribbon, spreadsheet tools, navigating the spreadsheet, selecting cells and ranges, basic formulas, and entering data to create a simple spreadsheet. 
            Designed for those who have basic computer skills, but little to no experience with the Microsoft Excel program.

            Location

            Smart Business Resource Center
            1201 Placer Street
            Redding, CA 96001
            Event Fees:

            $ 0.00 Microsoft Excel Workshop

            Navigating the Digital Job Application Process & LinkedIn

            Thursday, Jul 12, 2018 -

            Time: 1:30pm - 4:00pm

            This workshop will cover:

            • Tips for completing online job applications
            • Overview of Applicant Tracking Systems
            • Tips for taking Situational Judgment Tests
            • Review of sample test questions
            • Setting up a LinkedIn Account to Market Yourself and Network with other Professionals

            Thumbnail Image
            Location

            Smart Business Resource Center
            1201 Placer Street
            Redding, CA 96001
            Event Fees:

            $ 0.00 Seat

            Ignite Opportunity STEM Career Day

            Friday, Nov 16, 2018 -

            Time: 8:00am - 3:00pm

            5th Annual Ignite Opportunity STEM Career Day

            November 16, 2018 at the Shasta District Fairgrounds
            9th Grade students from high schools throughout Northern CA
            inspired by hearing and engaging with North State STEM professionals

            We are seeking exhibitors for this event!
            Register at http://bit.ly/exhibitor2018
            Questions? ...contact:
            Heather Kelnhofer, careerday@shastacoe.org or 530.242.7636
            or Chris Dell, cdell@shastacoe.org or 530.225.0245

            Save the Date flyer 2018 Exhibitor Recruitment
            Location

            Shasta District Fairgrounds

            , 96007
            Event Fees:

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