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Where are the Silicon Valley jobs?
Sure, it’s been an incredibly tough job market for many of us and the horizon is still uncertain. Consider, however, the latest labor news out of the California Employment Development Department on hot, Silicon Valley jobs.
UCSC Silicon Valley-Udacity partnership prepares top caliber data scientists for today’s jobs
University of California instructors will bring Udacity’s widely popular online curriculum to classrooms this fall in a new partnership to prepare data science professionals for the workforce.
Staff Highlight: Connecting our LGBTQ+ youth
Sara Osheim, a UCSC Silicon Valley Extension Student Services representative, is making a difference with “Queer Youth Updates,” a creative monthly newsletter for the Santa Cruz community.
Silicon Valley unemployment rate drops
The Silicon Valley leisure and hospitality sector posted the most new jobs last month but still remained the highest unemployed sector.
Virtual nature vacations with UCSC
The the UC Santa Cruz Natural Reserves System has been sharing some of its treasures in brief captivating videos of five regional ecosystems that ring the Monterey Bay.
Reinventing education—A historic retrospective of UCSC
The very first days of UC Santa Cruz come alive in striking black and white photographs by Ansel Adams in a newly released two-volume collection of oral histories depicting the 50-year history of the experimental campus.
Navigating Your Visa Status in a Global Pandemic
Immigration experts answer questions about F-1 and H-1B visa status and remote working and internships in this webinar from UCSC Silicon Valley Extension.
Professional advice in the COVID age
In this video by P.K. Agarwal, dean of UCSC Silicon Valley Extension, you’ll hear some tips for navigating the professional world during the pandemic.
Post-COVID: The shape of the future
Unemployment numbers may be grim, but change is afoot. UCSC Silicon Valley Extension Dean P.K. Agarwal talks about The Shape of the Future.
Making sense of the economic numbers
Here’s a context for the current challenging economic times due to the coronavirus. Remember: this too shall pass, says P.K. Agarwal, UCSC Silicon Valley Extension dean.
Emerging From the Chaos: A More Successful You?
Now that we’re looking at an extended period of living mostly within the confines of our own homes and working remotely, it may be the perfect time to refocus our professional outlook and reflect on how to push forward even while the ground is shifting below us. Is there an opportunity in this crisis that we come out of it more successful, personally and professionally?
December unemployment drops to 2.2%
Silicon Valley unemployment dropped in December 2019 to 2.2 percent.
5 NY’s Resolutions for Career Success
“The end of the year is often a time of reflection.”
Q4 Report from the Dean
We are all focused on preparing our students for the future.
First Gen Grads of Silicon Valley Extension
To celebrate the annual UC Santa Cruz First Generation Initiative, we bring to you 12 stories of our UCSC Silicon … More
114-month job expansion for state
California celebrated its 114th month of job expansion in August and Silicon Valley and the greater San Francisco Bay area … More
UCSC Extension welcomes new Dean
“P.K. has had a distinguished career in high tech spanning the public, private, and nonprofit sectors.” P.K. Agarwal, a seasoned … More
Silicon Valley unemployment (still) lower than rest of the state
The state’s 112-month employment expansion is the second-longest on record.
Explainable AI: trust, transparency, accountability
“Business needs to see inside the black box.”
Top Ask for HR Business Partner: Credibility
“Would you be brave enough to do this?”
Unemployment for May just 2.1 %
The biggest job gain for Santa Clara County was in the Information sector.
Excellence in HR Business Partnership
“The HRBP is a broad role. It’s a whirlwind adventure every working day!”
From Employee to Entrepreneur
“If it’s viable, it will grow.”
Still hovering at 2.4% unemployment
Year over year, the Silicon Valley information industry gained 9,200 jobs.
Unemployment up slightly
The biggest job gains in March were in the government arena.
LinkedIn’s All Star status is more than a rating
“LinkedIn is an iterative process. Use it to meet new people, build trust, cultivate relationships and always engage.”
The window to your professional world— build a great resume
Make it crystal clear why you’re the right match for the position you’re specifically targeting.
Navigating the Career Fair
What do you bring to their table?
The interview: How to impress the recruiter
“It’s been a tight market—even in this (EDA) niche.”
