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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.

Genesys Works.

Career program for high school students that offers skills training, paid local internships, mentorship and professional development,

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

Free workshops giving expert guidance and a helping hand to workers over 50 who are unemployed and living on a limited income.
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Veterans

Veterans

Feds Hire Vets is your single site for Federal employment information for Veterans.
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Especially for

Immigrants & Refugees

Immigrants & Refugee Services

Supports people fleeing violence and persecution with English language-learning opportunities and help integrating into new communities.
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Persons with Disabilities

Persons with Disabilities

Matches individuals eager to work with employers in their communities, and provides free, ongoing job coaching and work support.
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Career Exploration

Job Search Tools

Job Preparedness and Tech Skills

Local Work Opportunities

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