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Provides introduction to internet access for employment websites. Provides computer access to create and update resume. Explains the interview process and mock interviews and employer expectations. Offers support employment and follow-up guidance including budgeting assistance. Assistance with opening a checking or savings account. Specialist is available on evenings and weekends by appointment only.

Promotes and encourages work to enable families to become self-sufficient. Cash Aid recipients are eligible for the CalWORKs Welfare-to-Work Employment and Training Program. Recipients with children 13 and under may be eligible for child care assistance. Website has extensive information http://ehsd.org/benefits/calworks-welfare-to-work-program/

Provides access to job postings, computer, phones, printer and scanners. Offers resume preparation workshop assistance which provides step by step information on how to create a resume and be job ready. Provides assistance to consumers interested in applying for unemployment assistance.

Provides services across four areas (income, assets, wellness, and social connections) to low-income parents and those with a history of incarceration or probation seeking coaching, workshops, and assistance in obtaining employment, launching a career, building a budget, repairing credit, resolving legal issues, applying for public benefits, and becoming a better parent or neighbor. Additional services include, job readiness placement, on-the-job training, legal services addressing barriers to employment, financial education, debt repayment guidance, behavioral health services and referral, health education workshops, health insurance enrollment and navigation as well as social connections to support in building and maintaining a professional network.

Provides grant funding for qualified City of San Pablo residents to enroll in career training for construction and carpentry, information technology, barbering, and commercial driver's license. Awards financial aid for City of San Pablo residents enrolled in one of eight Career Technical Education programs at Contra Costa College and partially funds childcare for working residents through the college's Early Learning Center. In addition to funding career training, the San Pablo EDC prepares job seekers to attain and retain employment through free career development workshops, free business attire and financial education. Additional resource may be available for San Pablo Incorporated residents. Map of San Pablo incorporated available at https://tinyurl.com/Sanpablocitylimit. Website has extensive information.

Provides services across four areas (income, assets, wellness, and social connections) to low-income parents and those with a history of incarceration or probation seeking coaching, workshops, and assistance in obtaining employment, launching a career, building a budget, repairing credit, resolving legal issues, applying for public benefits, and becoming a better parent or neighbor. Additional services include, job readiness placement, on-the-job training, legal services addressing barriers to employment, financial education, debt repayment guidance, behavioral health services and referral, health education workshops, health insurance enrollment and navigation as well as social connections to support in building and maintaining a professional network.

Assists individuals with disabilities obtain and retain employment and maximize their ability to live independently in their communities by providing vocational rehabilitation services to eligible individuals and ADA technical assistance. Also provides training to businesses around diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Collaborates with local county resources to provide information and referral services to assist individuals with disabilities live active, independent lives.

Oversees Contra Costa County's 259 schools in 18 school districts including special education services for special needs students, alternative education programs, adult education classes and career development & ROP programs to prepare high school students and adults for careers.

Provides a program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who need support in getting and keeping a job by enabling the participants to make informed choices about where they work and what kind of work is most fulfilling. Offers direct mail business at three locations. Provides supported employment services by offering two types of employment options: individual placement and group placement.

Provides programs to prepare high school juniors and seniors and adult learners for careers. High school students should inquire with their school counselor. Adult classes are offered in these areas: Communications, Computer Technology, Health & Human Services, Industrial/Engineering Technology at schools offering Adult Education Programs.

Provides a variety of employment resource/referrals, life skills workshops, GED materials and support (classes will soon be offered) as well has job search assistance, resume preparation and computer workshops. Offers computer and internet access.

Due to COVID-19, limited services by email and phone. Some walk-ins accepted by appointment. Provides multi-lingual evaluation and customized support to job seekers with barriers to employment such as language/cultural obstacles and limited education job skills. Services include: job-readiness skills, job placement assistance, coaching and problem solving around job-related family issues, job search assistance, resume preparation and application completion assistance. Refers clients to ESL/GED classes with Contra Costa County school systems.

Promotes the independence, equality and self-reliance of people who are blind or visually impaired through rehabilitation training and relevant services, such as access to employment, education, government, information, recreation, and transportation. Store sells adaptive visual devices; items can also be ordered from the online store. LightHouse for the Blind has offices in Marin, Berkeley and Eureka, and a camp in Napa.

Provides a program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who need support in getting and keeping a job by enabling the participants to make informed choices about where they work and what kind of work is most fulfilling. Offers direct mail business at three locations. Provides supported employment services by offering two types of employment options: individual placement and group placement.

Assists individuals with disabilities obtain and retain employment and maximize their ability to live independently in their communities by providing vocational rehabilitation services to eligible individuals and ADA technical assistance. Collaborates with local county resources to provide information and referral services to assist individuals with disabilities live active, independent lives. Supports students with disabilities, including justice involved and foster youth, in reaching their vocational goals.

Provides grant funding for qualified City of San Pablo residents to enroll in career training for construction and carpentry, information technology, barbering, and commercial driver's license. Awards financial aid for City of San Pablo residents enrolled in one of eight Career Technical Education programs at Contra Costa College and partially funds childcare for working residents through the college's Early Learning Center. In addition to funding career training, the San Pablo EDC prepares job seekers to attain and retain employment through free career development workshops, free business attire and financial education. Additional resource may be available for San Pablo Incorporated residents. Map of San Pablo incorporated available at https://tinyurl.com/Sanpablocitylimit. Website has extensive information.

Provides on the job training for individuals with employment barriers. Transitional employment program offers paid on the job skills training combined with workshops to develop personal and vocational growth. Programs offered: retail sales donation customer service material handling, processing of textile and hard goods, and truck driving. Sites are located throughout Alameda, Contra Costa and Solano Counties.

Promotes and encourages work to enable families to become self-sufficient. Cash Aid recipients are eligible for the CalWORKs Welfare-to-Work Employment and Training Program. Recipients with children 13 and under may be eligible for child care assistance. Website has extensive information http://ehsd.org/benefits/calworks-welfare-to-work-program/

Supported Employment: Offers a program which supports participants to obtain and maintain competitive integrated employment in the field of their choice. Participants receive individualized on-the-job coaching, including: full-time support through the training process that fades as the job and skills needed are learned; ongoing supports include advocacy with management; interpersonal skills in the workplace; learning new or additional work tasks; and managing stress. Employment Training Program: Provides a short-term program designed to provide participants with the skills, tools, and hands-on experience needed to gain competitive and integrated employment. In this program, participants will be supported to identify their desired job or career, hands-on learning and experience which will give skills necessary to be successful in that career, and job search support to get a job.

Provides counseling and case management, employment and training, housing, and legal assistance to homeless and low-income veterans annually in the Bay Area. Also provides advocacy and public education on veteran's issues.

Assists individuals with disabilities obtain and retain employment and maximize their ability to live independently in their communities by providing vocational rehabilitation services to eligible individuals and ADA technical assistance. Collaborates with local county resources to provide information and referral services to assist individuals with disabilities live active, independent lives. Supports students with disabilities, including justice involved and foster youth, in reaching their vocational goals.

Offers a variety of programs including English as a second language, GED test prep, High School Diploma, adult basic education, languages, computer education, arts & crafts, health and fitness, medical programs, photography, job training classes and programs for older adults. Offers traffic violator classes and trades education. Classes are held at different locations in the Richmond area.

Provides academics and career readiness, including job application workshops and support, financial literacy workshops, after school tutoring, California High School Exit Exam preparation and support. Offers a full computer lab on-site with staff who provide job search and resume assistance.

Offers opportunities for individuals to become a certified nursing assistant. The cohort-based program includes classroom training of 12-weeks in a healthcare skills lab with hand-on training in a skilled nursing facility. Followed by a 4-month paid internship, job placement assistance, and alumni career support.

Provides employment, vocational and life skills services to at-risk youth and young adults. Services include tutoring in English and Math, GED scholarships, assistance with college applications, job search, resume assistance, mock interviews, entrepreneur workshops and counseling, life skills workshops, and referrals to community programs.