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EASTBAY Workswww.eastbayworks.com Employers and jobseekers can find the services they need at a convenient Career One-Stop Center. Just enter your zip code and select the desired service(s) at http://servicelocator.org. Or pick up the phone and dial 1-877-US-2JOBS for direct assistance! Career Development www.cdc-va.com Junior military officer job placement at no cost to the applicant. Job listings for positions available throughout the United States. Department of Labor www.dol.gov/vets/welcome.html Information about a wide range of services to help veterans in securing employment. e-VETS Resource Advisor www.dol.gov/eiaws/evets.htm Information on job search tools and tips, career assessment, benefits and special services available to veterans, as well as employment listings. Employment Development Department WIA www.edd.ca.gov Offers a comprehensive range of workforce development activities. Hire Vets First www.hirevetsfirst.gov Comprehensive job listings and employment information. MilitaryMatch.com - Healthcare Transition Services www.militarymatch.com Job listings in the healthcare sector for transitioning military officers and enlisted personnel. RecruitMilitary www.recruitmilitary.com Full-service military-to-civilian recruiting firm available to all veterans. VetJobs.com www.vetjobs.com Career site for transitioning military personnel with job listings, and an extensive list of resources and veteran organizations. One-Stop Career Centers - Alameda County
One-Stop Career Center - AlamedaCollege of Alameda Alameda County One-Stop Career Center 555 Atlantic Avenue, Library Room L-215 Alameda, CA 94501 510-748-2208 510-814-8302 (Fax) www.eastbayworks.org Free employment workshops and counseling, single parent and women-in-transition programs. One-Stop Career Center - Berkeley North Cities One-Stop Career Center 1918 Bonita Avenue Berkeley, CA 94704 510-981-7564 www.eastbayworks.org North Cities One-Stop Career Center offers comprehensive employment services to job seekers and employers. All Services are offered at no cost. One-Stop Career Center - Fremont Tri-Cities One-Stop Career Center California State Employment 39155 Liberty Street, Suite B200 Fremont, CA 94538 510-794-3669 510-794-2400 (Fax) Assistance with finding a job, workshops and training. Recruitment and applicant screening for employers. One-Stop Career Center - Hayward Eden Area One-Stop Career Center 24100 Amador Street, 3rd Floor Hayward, CA 94544 510-670-5700 510-265-8304 (Fax) www.eastbayworks.org Free services for job seekers and employers. One-Stop Career Center - Newark Tri-Cities One-Stop Career Center, Newark Ohlone College Newar 39899 Balentine Drive, Suite 220 Newark, CA 94560 510-742-2323 510-742-2332 (Fax) www.tricitiesonestop.com Job search and career assistance, access to community services and up-to-date information on the Bay Area job market. One-Stop Career Center - Oakland Oakland One-Stop Career Center/EASTBAY Works 1212 Broadway, Suite 100 Oakland, CA 94612 510-768-4473 510-891-9968 (Fax) www.eastbayworks.org Job training, development and placement for Oakland residents. One-Stop Career Center - Oakland California State Employment Development Department (EDD) Oakl 675 Hegenberger Road, 3rd Floor Oakland, CA 94621 510-563-5200 510-563-5331 (Fax) Unemployment insurance and job placement services. One-Stop Career Center-Pleasanton Tri-Valley One-Stop Career Center 5020 Franklin Drive Pleasanton, CA 94588 925-485-5262 925-485-5273 (Fax) Self-directed career center offers job search assistance and tools. One-Stop Career Centers - Contra Costa County
One-Stop Career Center - Brentwood281 Pine Street Brentwood, CA 94513 925-634-2195 925-516-0762 (Fax) www.eastbayworks.org Offers free employment services to job seekers and employers. Post job openings, your resume, or search for jobs. One-Stop Career Center - Concord 4071 Port Chicago Highway, Suite 250 Concord, CA 94520 925-671-4500 925-646-5563 (Fax) www.eastbayworks.org Offers free employment services to job seekers and employers. Post job openings, your resume, or search for jobs. One-Stop Career Center - Pittsburg 415 Railroad Avenue Pittsburg, CA 94565 925-439-4875 925-473-0938 (Fax) www.eastbayworks.org Offers free employment services to job seekers and employers. Post job openings, your resume, or search for jobs. One-Stop Career Center - Richmond Richmond WORKS 330 - 25th Street Richmond, CA 94804 510-307-8014 510-235-5209 or 510-307-8061 (Fax) www.eastbayworks.org A self-directed career resource center providing resources and services that will assist any member of the community with job search, training information and career assistance. One-Stop Career Center - San Pablo 2300 El Portal Drive, Suite B San Pablo, CA 94806 510-374-7440 510-374-7454 (Fax) www.eastbayworks.org Offers free employment services to job seekers and employers. Post job openings, your resume, or search for jobs. Alameda County
Allied Barton Security Services360 22nd Street - Suite 800 Oakland, CA 94612 510-839-4041 www.alliedbarton.com Security Service company providing training and employment for veterans. Bridgestone-Firestone 39 California Ave., Suite 204 Pleasanton, CA 94566 925-417-0531 www.MasterCareUSA.com (click on Careers) Automotive Services company providing training and employment for veterans. California State Department of Education Diagnostic Center - Northern California 39100 Gallaudet Drive Fremont, CA 94538 510-794-2500 510-794-2513 (Fax) www.dcn-cde.ca.gov Services including assessment, instructional support, training and technical support and resources for individuals eligible for special education, their families and service providers. California Veterans Advocacy Corporation 200 Grand Avenue, Room 211 Oakland, CA 94610 510-530-2257 510-530-6985 (Fax) Provides veterans and their family with job counseling, job training and placement statewide. Chabot - Las Positas Community College District Chabot College 25555 Hesperian Blvd Hayward, CA 94545 510-723-6726 Workshops and counseling for women facing career, educational or personal changes in their lives. Cyberspace Technologies International, Inc. PO Box 805 Layfayette, CA 94549 925-284-5882 www.Cyberteck.net Information Technology and Engineering Services company providing training and employment for veterans. Davis Street Family Resource Center 3081 Teagarden Street San Leandro, CA 94577 510-347-4620 510-483-4486 (Fax) www.davisstreet.org Pre-employment, job placement and supportive services. Some CalWORKs services. Eden Area Regional Occupational Program (ROP) 26316 Hesperian Blvd Hayward, CA 94545 510-293-2950 510-783-2955 (Fax) www.edenrop.org Provides vocational, technical and occupational job training programs. Goodwill Industries of the Greater East Bay, Inc. Job Placement Center 1684 - 7th Street Oakland, CA 94607-1351 510-268-0314 510-268-0864 (Fax) www.eastbaygoodwill.org Offers training workshops, job search, placement and follow-up and job clubs to Alameda County residents with employment barriers such as language and inexperience. Heald College 25500 Industrial Blvd. Hayward, CA 94545 510-783-2800 800-755-3550 510-783-3287 (Fax) www.heald.edu Offers Associate degrees in 18 months or less, short-term diplomas, and certification training programs that prepare students for careers in business, technology, and healthcare. Helmets to Hardhats Toll free: 866-741-6210 www.helmetstohardhats.org A pipeline between military service and America's best building and construction industry jobs. Inter-City Services (ICS) Workforce Training Institute 3269 Adeline Street Berkeley, CA 94703 510-655-3552 510-655-3554 (Fax) www.icsworks.com Employment and training services for unskilled job seekers. Mission Valley Regional Occupational Program (ROP) 40230 Laiolo Road Fremont, CA 94538 510-657-1865 510-657-7349 (Fax) www.mvrop.org Vocational training for adults and high school students, job skills training, GED preparation and job readiness development. Oakland Private Industry Council Cypress Mandela/Women in Skilled Trades Pre-Apprentice Traini 2229 Poplar Street Oakland, CA 94607 510-208-7350 510-835-3726 (Fax) www.oaklandpic.org 12-week pre-apprenticeship training programs for various types of skilled trades relevant to the construction industry. Oakland Unified School District Oakland-Alameda Regional Occupational Program 1025 - 2nd Avenue, Portable #14 Oakland, CA 94606 510-879-8474 510-879-1845 (Fax) Skill training for high school students and adults. State of California Employment Development Department (EDD) Hayward Office 24100 Amador Street, 3rd Floor Hayward, CA 94544 510-259-3500 510-293-1722 (Fax) www.edd.ca.gov Counseling, job search training, information, and unemployment insurance claims. The Bread Project PO Box 78, 815 Washington Street Oakland, CA 94607 510-644-4575 510-644-4575 (Fax) www.breadproject.org Training in commercial food preparation, job readiness and life skills. Training is hands-on and includes fundamental of baking and prep cooking (knife skills). Tri-Valley Regional Occupational Program 2600 Kitty Hawk Road, Suite 117 Livermore, CA 94550 925-455-4800 925-449-9126 (Fax) www.tvrop.org Vocational, technical and occupational education for high school and adult students. Veterans Assistance Center, Inc. PO Box 721 Hayward, CA 94543 510-581-8988 Provides stress counseling and support services for dislocated workers. Western Service Workers Association 1666 - 7th Street Oakland, CA 94607 510-832-2111 Legal education and information, emergency food and clothing, medical and dental care and job services for low-paid workers. Womens Employment Resources Corporation (WERC) 3356 Adeline Street Berkeley, CA 94703 510-652-5484 510-652-4184 (Fax) Employment services and workshops. Youth program including financial aid for college. Contra Costa County
Asian Neighborhood Design (AND)1182 Market Street, Suite 300 San Francisco, CA 94102 (415) 593-0423 (415) 593-0424 (Fax) http://www.andnet.org Provides job training in carpentry, cabinet making and construction skills. Heald College 5130 Commercial Circle Concord, CA 94520 925-288-5800 800-755-3550 929-288-5896 (Fax) www.heald.edu Offers Associate degrees in 18 months or less, short-term diplomas, and certification training programs that prepare students for careers in business, technology, and healthcare. Richmond City Office of Employment and Training 2600 Barrett Avenue Richmond, CA 94804 (510) 307-8017 (510) 620-6716 (Fax) Job training for economically disadvantaged and displaced workers. United States Government Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Outreach Center (Vet Center) 1899 Clayton Road, Suite 140 Concord, CA 94520 925-680-4526 Information and referral, counseling and direct services for veterans of World War II, Korean, Vietnam, Grenada, Lebanon, Panama, Persian Gulf and Somalia conflicts. |
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