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The American River Current

The student voice of American River College since 1955

The American River Current

The student voice of American River College since 1955

The American River Current

Isolationist stances on labor, trade and education should be expected to have negative consequences for American River College student’s prosperity. (Photo courtesy of Alex Bello/Unsplash)

ARC Students Under Trump Administration: Employment

Will Forseth, Staff Writer and Cheif Editor December 10, 2024

President-elect Donald Trump will take office in January, and while he and his family may be well off, many Americans have found that the cost of goods has skyrocketed. American River College students...

The Handshake platform offers ample opportunity for all students to apply for internships as well as jobs to start their career. (Photo via the ARC website)

Handshake platform helps students search for jobs and internships

Cicily Thomas, Staff Writer April 7, 2021

American River College has a new platform called Handshake, which is available for all students and alumni to use to search and find internships, as well as jobs. Handshake provides a number of resources...

The Los Rios Community College District was awarded a $5 million grant in January. The main programs that would benefit the most from the grant would be the majors that are similar to Business Technology. (Photo via the ARC website)

LRCCD awarded a $5 million labor grant

Cynsere Kelly, Staff Writer April 7, 2021

The United States Department of Labor awarded the Los Rios Community College School District a grant with a total of $5 million in January that may benefit students.  The grant is called the Strengthening...

On Oct. 29 the City of Sacramento, Youth, Parks and Community Enrichment will host a Zoom event teaching students at ARC how they can help the community with job opportunities. (Photo courtesy of Joyce Wenger-Johnson)

Learn how to help the Sacramento community with unique jobs

Brandon Zamora, Opinion Editor October 26, 2020

On Oct. 29, representatives from the city of Sacramento will host a Zoom conference called “How to Get a Job with the City of Sacramento Parks & Rec.” The event is hosted by Joyce Wenger-Johnson,...

Career and Pathways events include workshops. An upcoming event on Sept. 28, 2020 is this Resume Crash Course that will benefit students if they plan to attend the recruiting meetings. (Photo courtesy of @arc.careersandpathways on Instagram)

Career & Pathways hosts virtual business recruiting events

Athena Acevedo, Staff Writer September 27, 2020

By Athena Acevedo [email protected]   Two Los Rios Community College District student personnel assistants are collaborating to create district-wide Career and Pathways events available...

The American River College Career and Pathways Support Service staff help students acquire good resume creation and interview skills to get hired for jobs. (photo courtesy of Laura Adams)

A guide to nailing the interview

Ariel Caspar May 14, 2019

Getting hired for a job is an exciting, nerve-wracking part of life that everyone will go through at some point. Whether you’re a student looking for a part-time job, or you’re graduating and heading...

Business attire and tailoring will be available for current students and alumni of the Los Rios Community College District at the Suit Up Event on March 10. (Photo illustration by Irene Jacobs)

Discounts and giveaways at CAPSS Suit Up Event

Irene Jacobs March 9, 2019

Have a job interview coming up, but aren't sure what to wear? Students are invited to come to JCPenney at Arden Fair Mall on March 10, where American River College Career and Pathways Support Services...

Zabihullah Hashimi poses in front of his car he drives for Uber in a parking lot at American River College on Feb. 20, 2019. Hashimi is a computer science major who is a full-time student at ARC. (Photo By Hameed Zargry)

Uber driving is a flexible option for students

Hameed Zargry February 26, 2019

Many students must take odd jobs to support themselves, and for two American River College students, that means driving 100 miles to San Francisco three days a week to reach their educational goals by...

Laura Adams, student personnel assistant for the American River College Career and Pathways Support Services Center, provides services to students looking for employment on Sept. 25, 2018. (Photo by Christian Sutton)

Career and Pathways Support Services teaches job interview techniques

Christian Sutton September 25, 2018

American River College's Career and Pathways Support Services office hosted an interview success workshop on Sept. 11 for students seeking employment. Michael Robinson, a student personnel assistant,...

A flyer detailing the activities being offered during the Career and Pathways Support Services' grand reopening Thursday hangs in a hallway at American River College on Sept. 11. (Photo by Christian Sutton)

Newly renamed Career Center to host grand reopening

Christian Sutton September 12, 2018

American River College reopened the Career and Pathways Support Services center this past summer for college students seeking employment. The office is located in the Student Services building and will...

Students visit different vendors and booths during the Spring Career Fair on April 12, 2018. (Photo by Gabe Carlos)

Spring Career Fair blooms at ARC

Gabe Carlos April 12, 2018

American River College is hosting a Spring Career Fair today until 1 p.m. in the Community Rooms in the Student Center. Sixty-eight companies will be attending this semester’s career fair including...

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ARC looks to hire new dean for Natomas Center

Alondra Botello March 1, 2018

The Natomas Educational Center is now hiring a full-time dean, a permanent position that begins in April. According to the posting on Los Rios’ job site, the typical duties of this position include...

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