Women in Fire- Las Positas College Career Preparation Workshop Series
Event Information
Event description
Las Positas College presents a workshop series designed for women exploring a career in the fire service.
About this Event
Did you know?
- Average Bay Area Salary $80,000-$129,000
- One year program to entry level career in Firefighting
- only 4% of Firefighters are women, we need you!!
This Workshop Series offers women the opportunity for career exploration and teaches you how to get started and prepare for the process of becoming a firefighter.
Session 1- Overview - September 16th
- Overview and general information to get you started.
- Video recording available if you missed this session.
- If you missed this session, you are still welcome to join sessions 2 & 3!
Session 2 - Thursday, October 29th, 6-8pm
- How to fill out a professional looking employment application
- The importance of a great resume
- Written Exam-Guest speaker La Sauna Pakeman
- What is the FCTC exam? Information and tips to help you be successful on the FCTC Exam
- CPAT Overview
Session 3 - Tuesday, December 8th, 6-8pm
- Oral Interview
- How to prepare & types of questions
- Interview Do’s and Dont’s
- Background Check
- Medical
*Please RSVP for this workshop series. Upon registration you will receive email with Zoom link and details.