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 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.

Teaches independent living skills such as hygiene, cooking, bill paying, etc. to developmentally disabled adults.

Provides vocational and social rehabilitation in a supportive environment where adults with persistent mental illness can go to rebuild their lives. Participants share ownership and responsibility for the success of the organization by working in a unique partnership with a small staff, building on strengths instead of focusing on illness. The Clubhouse provides an accepting place to spend the day, valuable work to perform within the organization, opportunities to socialize with friends and co-workers, and access to employment within the wider community. Membership is for life and provides ongoing support. Offers transtitional, supported, and independent employment. Clubhouse supports individuals to find a job and provide supports for the member to continue with their employment. Independent employment assists members who already have a job but need minimal assistance to continue holding their employment. Provides transportation and rides for medical appointments, grocery shopping, errands, banking and more.

Offers free access to career and technical assistance through Brainfuse HelpNow, Skillsoft, Coursera, and LinkedIn Learning.

Due to COVID-19, limited services by email and phone, and classes are online. New students accepted. Provides a variety of adult education classes including computer classes at various levels, art, exercise, cooking, personal growth, GED, ABE, ESL, parenting, business and vocational classes. Classes are available for adults with disabilities. Catalog is available online. Courses available for age 18+. Martinez residency not required.

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.

Offers employment and workforce services. Basic services include; workshop on job readiness, soft skills, labor market information, resumes, interviewing, State careers, keyboarding (typing speed) certifications, free online career training through Skill Up Contra Costa. Assist job seekers with career planning and assessment, job training, and transition solutions to re-enter the workforce. Workshops are offered on basic computer skills, social networking, job search, résumé development, and interviewing. Provide labor market information and access to resource library.

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 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.

Due to Coronavirus COVID-19, limited in-person visits by appointment only. Provides vocational classes in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access, A+ Preparation, Computer Repair, ABE preparation, GED preparation. Provides green technology courses including, solar installation, weatherization course, energy audits and energy efficiency education. Offers employment services such as job placement, job development, job counseling and job referral. Provides specific courses to help veterans.

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.

Due to COVID-19, limited services by email and phone, and classes are online. New students accepted. Provides a variety of adult education classes including computer classes at various levels, art, exercise, cooking, personal growth, GED, ABE, ESL, parenting, business and vocational classes. Classes are available for adults with disabilities. Catalog is available online. Courses available for age 18+. Martinez residency not required.

Provides online classes for adults including GED and High School diploma, ESL, citizenship, clinical medical assistant training, and classes for older adults.

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.

Provides online classes for adults including GED and High School diploma, ESL, citizenship, clinical medical assistant training, and classes for older adults.

Provides workshops and services to older youth in the foster care system in preparation for emancipation. Youth remain eligible to receive after care services through their 21st birthday. Participants learn how to open a checking account, buy groceries, find a place to live, apply for college and fill out job applications. Website has extensive information for foster youth leaving the foster care system.

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.

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.

Due to COVID-19, limited services by email and phone. Some walk-ins accepted by appointment. Provides Job-readiness skills, job placement assistance, coaching and problem solving around job-related issues, job search assistance, resume preparation and application completion assistance. Contracts with employers willing to hire.

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.

Due to Coronavirus COVID-19, limited in-person visits by appointment only. Provides vocational classes in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access, A+ Preparation, Computer Repair, ABE preparation, GED preparation. Provides green technology courses including, solar installation, weatherization course, energy audits and energy efficiency education. Offers employment services such as job placement, job development, job counseling and job referral. Provides specific courses to help veterans.

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.

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.