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Job Training and Placement Program

Human Services

Job Training and Placement Program

JobTrain

Provides job training to economically disadvantaged, unemployed or underemployed adults and youth in San Mateo, Santa Clara, San Francisco and Alameda counties.

Description:

Provides job training to economically disadvantaged, unemployed or underemployed adults and independent youth residing in San Mateo, Santa Clara, San Francisco or Alameda counties. Programs include training in office occupations, clerical skills, computers and word processing. Training in electronics, certified nurse assistant, acute care nurse, home health aide, culinary arts, building trades and solar installation. Participants receive employment success and self-directed job search classes. A tutorial program offers classes for applicants who are illiterate or low academic achievers as well as an English as a Second Language (ESL) class. A Child Development Center is available for children of trainees as well as to residents of the community who meet similar requirements as center trainees. Mentor volunteers are needed for both adult and youth programs. Serves as a site for PeninsulaWorks, offering comprehensive employer services for job seekers and employers in the community. Additional supportive services includes a Single Stop site, where individuals can apply for CalFresh and Medi-Cal, and also receive free financial and legal counseling as well as tax help. Also, serves as a satellite center for Canada College. Formerly known as Opportunities Industrialization Center West (OICW).

Location

Public Transit:

SAMTRANS stops within 1/2 mile. CalTrain shuttle from the Menlo Park station runs at 7am and 8am. Other transportation provided by arrangement.
1200 O'Brien Drive, Menlo Park, CA 94025 37.475949 -122.146449 Human Services

Service Options

Languages Spoken:

  • Interpreter
  • Spanish
  • Tagalog
  • Tongan

Accessibility Options:

  • Disabled Parking
  • Disabled Restroom
  • Wheelchair

Services

Service Description:

Provides job training to economically disadvantaged, unemployed or underemployed adults and independent youth residing in San Mateo, Santa Clara, San Francisco or Alameda counties. Programs include training in office occupations, clerical skills, computers and word processing. Training in electronics, certified nurse assistant, acute care nurse, home health aide, culinary arts, building trades and solar installation. Participants receive employment success and self-directed job search classes. A tutorial program offers classes for applicants who are illiterate or low academic achievers as well as an English as a Second Language (ESL) class. A Child Development Center is available for children of trainees as well as to residents of the community who meet similar requirements as center trainees. Mentor volunteers are needed for both adult and youth programs. Serves as a site for PeninsulaWorks, offering comprehensive employer services for job seekers and employers in the community. Also, serves as a satellite center for Canada College. Formerly known as Opportunities Industrialization Center West (OICW).

Fees:

None for funded day programs. Vary according to income and class, up to a maximum of $100 for evening classes. Tuition program available for clients not eligible for government subsidized slots.

Audience:

Low-income, unemployed and underemployed persons, at-risk high school youth

Eligibility:

Vary according to training program

How to Apply:

Walk in or call for an appointment.

Service Wait Estimate:

Orientations are scheduled every other Monday through the registration process. Waiting list may exist for some classes. Walk in Monday-Thursday, 8:30 am-3:30 pm.

Service Areas:

  • Alameda County
  • San Francisco County
  • San Mateo County
  • Santa Clara County