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Guide to Employment & Career Services |
Useful Resources
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Employment Services
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EastBay Works One-Stop Career Center (Concord) 4071 Port Chicago Highway, Suite 250 Concord, CA 94520 Ph: (925) 671-4500 EastBay Works One-Stop Career Center (Pittsburg) 415 Railroad Ave Pittsburg, CA 94565 Ph: (925) 439-4875 EastBay Works One-Stop Career Center (Richmond) To be listed EastBay Works One-Stop Career Center (Brentwood) 281 Pine Street Brentwood, CA Contact Person: Richard Cox Ph: (925) 634-2195 E-mail: rcox@ehsd.cccounty.us EastBay Works One-Stop Career Center (San Pablo) 2300 El Portal Drive Ste B. San Pablo, CA 94806 Ph: (510) 374-7440 330 25th Street Richmond, CA 94804 Ph: (510) 307-8014 YouthWorks City of Richmond 330 25th Street Richmond, CA 94801 Ph: (510) 412-2039 Hours: Mon Fri 8:30am 5pm Free Service Service Area: El Cerrito, El Sobrante, Hercules, Kensington, Pinole, Port Costa, Richmond, Rodeo, and San Pablo. Services: Offers employment services to residents of West Contra Costa. College classes on site, General Equivalency Diploma (GED), Career Development and study skills. Job training through Private Industry Council (PIC). Career Development Center / Richmond High 1250 23rd Street Richmond, CA 94804 Contact: Mrs. Espino Ph: (510) 237-8770 ext 3363 Hours: Mon-Fri 8-4pm Service Area: Contra Costa County Fees: None Services: Specialized training in entry-level skills needed for employment. Program available to anyone 16 years or older; runs throughout the school year only. Pittsburg Pre-School & Community Council 1760 Chester Drive, Pittsburg, CA. 94565 Contact: Frances Greene Ph: (925) 439-2061 Fax: (925) 432-7473 101 Broadway Richmond, CA. 94804 Contact: Makini Hassan, Director of Workforce Development Ph: (510) 412-1729 Fax: (510) 412-1723 Serves youth aged 16-21 (low-income) 2300 El Portal Dr, Ste F & G San Pablo, CA 94806 Contact: Paula Mari (510) 234-1300 ext 5 Ph: (510) 234-1300 Fax: (510) 234-1338 Website: www.streettech.org Eligibility Requirement: Must be 18 or older, and residents of California. Applicants should also fall into one of the two categories in order to be eligible for participation: disadvantaged or at-risk. Services: A non-profit program offering low-cost computer training and job placement for deserving adults (ages 18 and up) from disadvantaged communities in the San Francisco Bay Area. Street Tech students undergo an intensive 3-6 month technical and life skills training programs, for 9-15 hours per week, after which they are transitioned into entry-level computer technician, help desk, and network administration jobs. 2086 Commerce Ave, Concord, CA. 94520. Contact: Robert Luna, Case Manager Ph: (925) 827-0212 Fax: (925) 827-1122. Serves youth aged 16-21 (low income) Contra Costa County Office of Education 77 Santa Barbara Rd Pleasant Hill CA 94523 Contact: Catherine Giacalone, Youth Develop.Svcs Ph: (925) 942-3308 Fax: (925) 942-3490 Serves youth aged 16-21 (low-income) Employment Development Department 334 11th Street Richmond, CA Contact Person: Joann Vargas Ph: (510) 970-7379 Fax: (510) 970-7375 E-mail: jvargas@edd.ca.gov 801 Chesley Avenue Richmond. CA. 94801 Ph: (510) 237-2000 Fax: (510) 237-2222 Worldwide Educational Services - Concord Office 2280 Diamond Blvd. Concord, CA 94540 Ph: (925) 798-2000 Hours: Mon Fri 8:30-5pm Services: Provides classroom/on the job training, job placement, search services for low-income residents in West County. Occupational areas: Bookkeeping, clerical, microcomputer applications, word processing, bank/teller, customer service representatives, cable TV installers/technician, nurses aide, and other Health Occupations. Comments: Age 18 or over / meet federal guidelines, walk in/ apply by phone for info/ proof of residency/income/and address of recent employers 3102 Delta Fair Blvd Antioch CA 94509 Ph: (925) 776 1133 Website: http://www.optic-cc.org Service Area: East, Central Services: OPTIC offers an intensive training program, paid internship & alumni services. Training includes: Words, PowerPoint, Excel, Access and Outlook. State of California Rehabilitation Department 3656 Delta Fair Blvd Antioch, CA 94509 Contact: Irene Elizarraraz (Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor) Ph: (925) 754 7700 Program Restriction: Each client must have a referral. County Service Area: East Services: Employment & Training for participants who have severe disability Order Selection: Physical, Learning, Emotional disability. **Must have a referral** 2700 E.Leland Rd. Pittsburg, CA 94565 Phone: (925) 439 2181 Service Area: East Big Brothers Big Sisters of the East Bay 7700 Edgewater Dr, Ste 672 Oakland, CA. 94621 Ph: (510) 729 5050 Contact: Joan Uhig, Office Manager Ph: (510) 729-5050 ext 200 Website: www.bbbseastbay.org Cost: Free Eligibility: Youth ages 6-14 who reside in Alameda or Contra Costa County/ Services: BBBS East Bay matches adult volunteers to Alameda & Contra Costa County children and youth ages 6-14 to serve as role models and to help each little toward a happy, healthy and successful life. In the traditional program, matches meet at least three times a month for free or low-cost activities, help with schoolwork, or just talking and hanging out. In our school-based programs, matches meet once a week during the academic year at school. Helping Young People Excel - Project D.R.R., Inc. 1920 Gelbke Lane Concord, CA 94520 Contact Person: Dr. George Johnson Jr. Ph: ((925) 497-1178 Fax: (925) 459-8259 E-mail: gfaith2faith@msn.com P.O. Box 12 Pittsburg, CA 94564 Contact Person: Lonell Nolen Ph: ((925) 864-9114 E-mail: Inolen@pittsburgyouthacademy.com |
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