The employment programs and services provided by organizations and agencies include, but are not limited to, the following: career coaching, educational and vocational training, interview and resume preparation, transitional employment, job search and placement assistance, and career development.
The California Employment Development Department is a one-stop environment where partner agencies provide employment and training services to job seekers and employers.
CALJOBS: CalJOBS is the online resource to help job seekers and employers navigate the state's workforce services. You can search for jobs, create resumes, and find qualified candidates.
Here are the locations and phone numbers for the offices in Alameda County.
OAKLAND OFFICE
1225 4th Avenue
Oakland, CA 94606
Phone: (800) 300-5616
FREMONT OFFICE
39155 Liberty Street
Fremont, CA 94538
Phone: (510) 794-3664
The California Department of Rehabilitation 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. The California Department of Rehabilitation also provides training and funding to local independent living centers, which offer information and referral services to assist individuals with disabilities live active, independent lives.
ELIGIBILITY
Must have a physical, mental, or emotional disability that significantly interferes with the ability to acquire or hold employment.
Must be a U.S. citizen, an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or an alien authorized by the Immigration & Naturalization Act to work in the U.S.
OAKLAND BRANCH OFFICE
1515 Clay Street, Ste. 119
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: (510) 622-2764
BERKELEY BRANCH OFFICE
3075 Adeline Street, Ste. 170
Berkeley, CA 94703
Phone: (510) 883-6000
Click on the following link to learn more about navigating Alameda County jobs: http://co.alameda.ca.us/probation/documents/Re-EntryPresentation2019.pdf
Interested in Construction jobs? The West Oakland Job Resource Center focuses on training and apprentice programs for the construction industry and connecting folks to jobs in construction.
SERVICES PROVIDED
Employment training and a "Staffing Agency" that assists job seekers in securing employment, and advancing in the construction and TDL industry.
Financial coaching services to help build long-term financial security for job seekers.
Employer referral, local hire monitor/compliance, and pre-employment and post-employment services
ADDRESS
1401 Adeline Street, 2nd Floor
Oakland, CA 94607
PHONE: (510) 419-0509
The Fruitvale Neighborhood Career Center provides free financial and career coaching to people looking for a job, developing new job skills, or learning about how to have better financial management. Our Career & Financial Coaches make sure that each client gets access to the services, knowledge, and training they need to find permanent employment quickly.
The Unity Council’s Career Center provides:
Job search and job application assistance
Cover Letter and Resume Writing Workshops
Job Readiness and Computer Skills Workshops
Free access to Computer Lab, printer, and fax for career-related activities
One-on-One employment counseling (for qualified job-seekers)
Financial coaching for improved credit and savings
Connection to community resources
ADDRESS
1900 Fruitvale Avenue, Suite 2A
Oakland, CA 94601
PHONE: (510) 535-6900
Lao Family offers a comprehensive menu of services that helps individuals secure and retain employment and achieve self-sufficiency. Lao Family's Affiliate One-Stop Business & Career Centers in Oakland and San Pablo provide an extensive range of Workforce Investment Act (WIA) and Employment Development Department (EDD) services for those seeking employment.
SERVICES PROVIDED: Job Training & Placement; Job Readiness Training; Vocational Training; On-The-Job Training (OJT)
HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday through Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
ADDRESS
7200 Bancroft Avenue
Suite 140
Oakland, CA 94605
PHONE: (510) 788-2588