“The UC Irvine Career/Life Planning Program is awesome for anyone who has lost their job or just going through a career change. It not only provides excellent information in all areas of a job search but, it also feels like a support group when you are going through such a major life change. The staff and volunteers go above and beyond to provide any assistance that is needed. The individual workshops are extremely informative and what was so great is that the material presented was up-to-date with market requirements. One of the most valuable benefits of the workshops is networking with other members of the program. I have and will continue to recommend the program to those in the market for a new job.” – Paula Pavlovsky, Executive Assistant, Ingram Micro Anticipating changes in your professional or personal life? We can help you create opportunities to connect with others who share your experiences and interests.
Benefits
- Information and resources to help you to discover new horizons and gain confidence in navigating change
- Opportunities to connect with others, enjoy group activities, and develop a support network
- Individual support within the positive environment of a community-based, community-focused organization
Our Vision for the Future
We look back with great pride on a rich history dedicated to serving our community; we look forward to a future brimming with promise. Our purpose is clear: to support men and women in the successful navigation of career and life transitions. Our dedicated volunteer organization offers support, resources, and a sense of belonging to all who seek our assistance. We can help you find the career you have always dreamed of, or help you craft the kind of retirement you have looked forward to all your adult life.
We invite you to join us as a client or as a member of our volunteer team. Gain control over your personal or professional direction as a client; gain a sense of purpose as a volunteer. Either way you will find a supportive environment and a group of dedicated people who share a desire to help you discover "options for new beginnings."
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Available Programs
Career Planning programs support men and women in career transition through:
- Career coaching
- Courses/workshops
- Computer/internet access
- Library of reference materials
- Job listings
- Job Club (Group Site)
Mark Your Calendar!
FREE Fall Job Fair!
Wednesday, October 8, 3-6pm
Building A, UC Irvine Extension Campus
More information: (949) 824-7128
Attending companies at our recent Spring Job Fair in March included, Allergan Pharmaceuticals, The Irvine Company, Pacific Life Insurance, The Capital Group Companies and Edge Resource Partners.
 
Our History
CareerLife Planning programs began as a UC Irvine Extension community service organization in 1970, when three women, Lou Anderson, Sylvia Lenhoff and Muriel Shishkoff, had a vision to create an outreach program to serve women in career transition. The Women’s Opportunities Center was born in the entrance of UC Irvine’s Crawford Hall Gymnasium, consisting of a table, three chairs, and a telephone.
In 1992, the Rachel Long Morgan Women’s Opportunities Center building, including counseling rooms, a resource library, and a computer lab, was built on the UC Irvine campus through funds raised by community donations. Over the past decade, our programs have grown to meet the needs of men and women in career and life transition. In 2005, we began to offer programs and services that support community members transitioning to retirement. Today, the Women’s Opportunities Center provides a welcoming environment for clients in all of our CareerLife Planning Programs.
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