The Oakland Workforce Development Board oversees the federally-funded employment and training programs and services in Oakland. These programs and services help job seekers gain employment and connect businesses with a qualified workforce. 

The California Employment Development Department is a one-stop environment where partner agencies provide employment and training services to job seekers and employers. 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

Cypress Mandela Training Center offers a FREE 16-week pre-apprenticeship program for Bay Area men and women ages 18 and older. This program is both hands-on and in the classroom. Students will be prepared for skilled trades jobs that are relevant to today’s construction industry. Click on the button on the left to learn more. 

ELIGIBILITY: Must be over the age of 17 years of age. Must have a Social Security card, a California driver's license or ID card. Must have a DMV printout. Must be a U.S. citizen or legally able to work in the U.S. Must have a high school diploma or GED or be actively enrolled in courses to complete high school equivalency. 

ADDRESS:

977 66th Avenue

Oakland, CA 94621

PHONE: (510) 208-7350

The Oakland Boutique & Training Center of Wardrobe for Opportunity provides low-income men and women in Contra Costa and Alameda Counties with quality business clothing appropriate for job interviews and the professional workplace as well as workshops that offer career development support. Workshops length are 2-weeks to 10-weeks. Each client receives two interviewing outfits for interviews and a working wardrobe when jobs are obtained. All clients are referred by qualified social service and job training agencies that determine the client's readiness to work. They offer a six-week development program to strengthen clients communication and conflict resolution while learning critical teamwork skills.

ELIGIBILITY: Referral by qualified partnering social service agencies or job-training programs. Adult, low-income job seekers or entry-level workers in Alameda County and Contra Costa County. 

ADDRESS: 

570 14th Street

Suite 5

Oakland, CA 94612

PHONE: (510) 463-4100

The Career Training & Employment Center (CTEC) of Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency (BOSS) provides a wealth of resources that includes education, job training, and employment services for anyone with barriers to employment, including those who have been impacted by the justice system.

Services Provided: case management; career & computer training; GED classes; mentorship and peer support; links to outside service providers; transportation assistance; college enrollment assistance/guidance; job readiness assessments; help preparing resumes & conducting practice interviews; searching for jobs online and through other available job listings; building soft skills; and participating in hands-on industry specific training at partner locations. 

ELIGIBILITY: Open to the community. Individuals who are low-income, formerly incarcerated and/or system-impacted are encouraged to visit. Accepts referrals by Alameda County Probation. Referrals can receive a stipend for transitional work placements.

ADDRESS: 1600 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, CA 94612

PHONE: (510) 844-8221

Inter-City Services provides job training and placement services for low to moderate income individuals that are in need of computer training. They offer classes and trainings in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint. They offer job preparation services including assistance with:

• resume preparation

• Internet access

• online job search

• pre-employment test preparation

• application submission

Job Readiness Certification include:

• enrollment into One-Stop Career Center services

• completion of resume

• obtaining an e-mail account

• establishment of an EDD CalJob account

The Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center helps  under-served individuals to start businesses that bring jobs and sustainable economic health to Alameda County. While their programs are focused in Oakland, they also serve the following cities: Albany, Berkeley, Emeryville, Castro Valley, Hayward, Newark, Piedmont, Pleasanton, San Leandro, San Lorenzo, and Union City. 

PHONE NUMBER: (510) 221-2000

OAKLAND: 

464 7th Street

Oakland, CA 94607

RICHMOND: 

1500 MacDonald Avenue, Unit B

Richmond, CA 94801

ANTIOCH:

3501 Lone Tree Way

Suite 4

Antioch, CA 94509

The Bread Project trains people in bakery production, then provides career coaching and placement with employer partners. It houses a culinary business incubator for aspiring business owners.

ADDRESS:

1614 University Blvd.

Berkeley, CA 94703

PHONE: (510) 594-1702

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: https://www.breadproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Food-Prep-Eligibility-Requirements.pdf

The New Start Tattoo Removal Program provides the removal of visible gang and drug related tattoos to youth in the Eden and Tri-Cities geographical areas. The services include tattoo removal, goal setting and group support of young people, who are seeking positive change. Tattoo removal raises self-esteem, increase job opportunities, connects with youth with the community, and increases personal safety. 

ELIGIBILITY

• Must be a resident of Central Alameda County

• Must be employed, enrolled in school, or receiving job training

• Must complete 50 hours of community service through community mentors.

• Must attend monthly meetings.

ADDRESS

680 W Tennyson Road

Hayward, CA 94544

PHONE: (510) 999-6143

The Rising Sun Center for Opportunity provides Opportunity Build. Opportunity Build is an industry-certified construction training program providing a path to union apprenticeship in the skilled trades. The program begins with 10-12 weeks of hands-on training at our Oakland facility and offers 12 months of one-on-one job placement and retention support. Graduates are prepared to pursue careers in the union construction trades, becoming Sheet Metal Workers, Operating Engineers, Carpenters, and more. Certain trades offer direct entry for Opportunity Build graduates.

Opportunity Build graduates receive:

• Construction job skill training

• Employment readiness training

• First Aid/CPR, MC3, and OSHA 10 certifications

• Support finding and retaining work

Nights and weekends and all-women training courses are available.

ADDRESS:

1116 36th Street

Oakland, CA 94608

PHONE: (510) 665-1501

Start Your Career: https://ctwi-btca.org/start-your-career-today/

Training Dates: https://tinyurl.com/2p8pk6zc