For Job Seekers

Watsonville Job Resources

► Learn new job skills with a variety of free online classes offered through the library from The Great Courses, Learning Express Library Job & Career Accelerator, Transparent Language Online, and Universal Class. 

► Watsonville Career Center through the County of Santa Cruz Human Services Department - Provides resume help, job search workshops, access to computers, phones and fax machines, training and support services.

► Workforce Santa Cruz County - Watsonville Career Center

► City of Watsonville Jobs - Current job listings for the City of Watsonville.

Employment & Work Experience for Teens


Programs & Opportunities

Sueños Youth Employment Services "Earn While You Learn" - this program offered through the Santa Cruz County Office of Education helps teens and young adults aged 16-24 develop workplace skills.

Youth Employment Opportunity Program - Provides peer level career planning services to young adults ages 18-25 who are at-risk of not attaining their educational and occupational goals. Based out of the Capitola Workforce Services Career Center. 

Career Support & Guidance

California Career Center
Career Zone California

Virtual Volunteering

Search for opportunities that match where you live and what you are interested in doing

Youth Service America, a group focused on helping young people get involved in their communities, has resources for kids of all ages on its site, and a section focused on assisting others during the pandemic.

All For Good is a digital volunteer hub and part of the international nonprofit organization Points of Light. It has a robust website with many resources to connect people with virtual and in-person volunteer opportunities.

VolunteerMatch, a large volunteer platform, has sections on its site dedicated to Covid-19 volunteering. You can filter your search by location, interest, or organization.

For more ideas on virtual or in-person volunteer opportunities see this article from School Library Journal.

free online tutoring and career assistance available through brainfuse job now service

JobNow from Brainfuse


JobNow offers one-on-one assistance in a wide variety of topics related to finding a job, writing a winning resume, and interview coaching. Live tutors are available Monday through Sunday from 1-10pm. You will need your library card to log in to this free service.

♦  PDF User Guide from Brainfuse

♦  Tutorial Video from Brainfuse on how to use the JobNow service.

Learning Express Library Job and Career Accelerator Logo

LearningExpress® Job & Career Accelerator


LearningExpress® Job & Career Accelerator  gives you the tools you need to explore careers, find open positions, apply for jobs and get hired. Content Includes:

• Job and internship search engines
• Skills and interest assessments
• Occupation explorers
• Resume and cover letter builders
• Interviewing tips
• Career advice library

Tutorials from NicheAcademy


Learn how to use Job Now, LinkedIn, and other services to increase your skills. 

City Resources

Local Resources

County Resources

Federal Resources

General Resources

Websites are provided for informational purposes. Inclusion on this list does not constitute endorsement by WPL. Other relevant sites also exist.