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Career Centers
Job Training
American Job Center
Offers a full range of jobseeker services, including on site phone access, free internet & resume writing support.
West Oakland Job Resource Center
Connects workers with training, certification and local jobs in construction, transportation distribution and logistics.
Unity Council - Career Center
Employment counseling, job application support and computer lab access, with services in English and Spanish.
Oakland Private Industry Council
Accessible, high-quality career counseling, training opportunities and job search assistance for Oakland residents.
Job Training
Job Training
Lao Family Community Development
Employment programs, financial education and family support offered in more than 35 languages.
Success Centers
High-impact job support, training, placement services and career advising.
Strong Native Workforce
Employment services and job readiness skills training for Native American adults.
Goodwill Career Centers
One-stop shops where jobseekers can access free career services and impactful training programs.
Transitional Age Youth
Transitional Age Youth
Civicorps
Paid internships, training and certification for ages 18-26 in environmental management and recycling services.
Treasure Island Job Corps
Teaches employment skills to eligible young people, and places graduates in meaningful jobs or further education.
Youth Employment Partnership (YEP)
Offers job readiness training, education and summer employment to low-income Oakland youth.
LeadersUp
Connects next generation job seekers with forward-thinking employers to build a more equitable and inclusive economy.
Trade Careers
Trade Careers and Food Industry
Rising Sun Center for Opportunity
Career training and support in green construction and energy efficiency industries.
Finishing Trades Institute West
Apprenticeships for skilled employment in painting, drywall, and other finishing trades.
Bay Area Manufacturing Careers
A comprehensive local resource for Bay Area manufacturing career development.
Cypress Mandela Training Center
Provides pre-apprentice construction and life skills training along with employment assistance.
Adult Education
Adult Education
Laney College
Empowers students and promotes success by providing certificates, degrees, transfer pathways & career education.
Merritt College
Quality academic and vocational programs in a diverse, scenic learning environment.
Santa Ana College of Continuing Education
Free continuing education for career training and personal development.
Oakland Adult and Career Education
Free GED and HiSET preparation, ESL and other career development classes.
Reentry Services
Reentry Services
Five Keys Reentry
Full service employment program for community members on probation in Alameda County. Call 510-368-8646 for more information.
Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO)
Offers individuals returning home from prison the ongoing support necessary to build career capital and financial stability.
Rubicon Programs
Provides comprehensive workforce development and reentry programs to Bay Area residents.
Jails to Jobs
Tools to help community members in reentry find employment, including a step-by-step plan for finding a job.
Food Industry Careers
Trade Careers and Food Industry
Mandela Partners
Provides paid kitchen and culinary training for community members facing barriers to employment, with a focus on those in reentry.
The Bread Project
Free food industry career training for low- and no-income Californians.
Kitchen of Champions
Culinary training program for low-income and disenfranchised individuals, provided by St. Vincent de Paul of Alameda County.
Especially for
Seniors
Seniors
Veterans
Veterans
Especially for
Immigrants & Refugees
Immigrants & Refugee Services
Persons with Disabilities
Persons with Disabilities
Career Exploration
Career One Stop
Your source for career exploration, training and jobs, provided by the U.S. Department of Labor.
My Next Move
Find a career based on your interests and experience! Additional support for veterans is provided.
California CareerZone
Free tool for learning more about college, careers and other opportunities.
Job Search Tools
CalJobs
Find local jobs, get resume help, and receive career services through the CalJobs portal.
Indeed.com
Browse, search and apply for local jobs.
ZipRecruiter
Browse, search and apply for local jobs.
Job Preparedness and Tech Skills
Job Preparedness and Tech Skills
Career Online High School
Career Online High School gives you the opportunity to earn an accredited high school diploma, a credentialed career certificate, and more.
Tech Exchange
Offers free and low-cost computers and digital literacy training to low-income communities and schools.
LearningExpress Library
An easy-to-use online test prep resource. Improve core academic skills, earn a high school equivalency, become a U.S. citizen and much more.
CustomGuide
Free courses, courseware, and quick facts for popular computer software and tools such as Office/Office 365, Google Suites, and more.
Local Work Opportunities
@OaklandHasJobs
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Work for the City of Oakland
Learn about working for the City of Oakland and check out all the current job listings and career opportunities.
Work @ OPL
Learn more about job and career opportunities at Your Library.
City of Oakland Job Interest Card
Fill out a job interest card to be notified of new opportunities at the Oakland Public Library and the City of Oakland.
