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No matter where you are in your career journey, De Anza College has a program to help you. Courses designed by industry experts, with industry needs in mind. Talented instructors, the latest equipment and, classes that fit your schedule.
How We Help: Explore Careers · Develop Skills · Earn a Diploma/Degree
Who We Help: Teen Ages 16-19 · Young Adult Ages 18-24 · Adult 18+ · All Ages · English Speakers · Spanish Speakers · Vietnamese Speakers · Mandarin Speakers · Cantonese Speakers
Who is Eligible: Individuals who are interested in learning a new skills and/or update their skill sets for the workforce.
What We Do: Virtual Services · Career Guidance and Counseling · Job Market Insights · Resume Help · Interview Prep · Job/Career Fair · Certificate Program · Apprenticeships · Soft Skills Development · Digital Literacy/Technology Skills · Career Pathways;
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We serve anyone with a disability that is ready to return to work. We provide employment services for consumers starting at the age of 16.
How We Help: Explore Careers · Develop Skills · Learn How to Get a Job ·Earn a Diploma/Degree · Start a Business
Who We Help: Teen Ages 16-19 · Young Adult Ages 18-24 · Adult 18+ · English Speakers · Spanish Speakers · Vietnamese Speakers · Mandarin Speakers · Cantonese Speakers
Who is Eligible: Individuals who have a disability and are ready for competitive integrated employment.
What We Do: In-person Services · Virtual Services · Career Guidance and Counseling · Job Market Insights · Case Management · Resume Help · Interview Prep · Networking Skills · Job/Career Fair · Certificate Program · High School Diploma Program · Transportation Support · Professional Clothing Support · Apprenticeships · Paid Work Experience · Soft Skills Development
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Provides career training and employment services to a variety of populations in need within Santa Clara County.
How We Help: Explore Careers · Develop Skills · Learn How to Get a Job · Earn a Diploma/Degree · Enroll in an Apprenticeship Program
Who We Help; Adults 18 Years or Older · English Speakers · Spanish Speakers
Who is Eligible: Individuals must have I-9 Documentation and be able to pass a drug test. Some programs offered by Goodwill have specific eligibility requirements, contact them for more information.
What We Do: In-person Services · Virtual Services · Career Guidance and Counseling · Job Market Insights · Professional Mentorship · Case Management· Resume Help · Interview Prep · Networking Skills · Job/Career Fair · Certificate Program · Professional Clothing Support · Soft Skills Development · Paid Work Experience · Digital Literacy/Technology Skills
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Mission College is a public, 2-year community college offering degrees and certificates in a variety of relevant fields of study open to all members of our community.
How We Help: Explore Careers · Develop Skills · Learn How to Get a Job · Start a Business · Earn a Diploma/Degree
Who We Help: All Ages· English Speakers · Spanish Speakers · Vietnamese Speakers · Mandarin Speakers
Who is Eligible: Everyone
What We Do: In-person Services · Virtual Services · Career Guidance and Counseling · Job Market Insights · Professional Mentorship · Resume Help · Interview Prep · Networking Skills · Job/Career Fair · Certificate Program · Transportation Support · Professional Clothing Support · Apprenticeships · Soft Skills Development · Paid Work Experience · Digital Literacy/Technology Skills
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NOVAworks provides career development services and training resources to the residents of northern Santa Clara County. We help individuals find and access employment and help businesses find qualified candidates, and as a result, generate opportunity and career growth throughout Silicon Valley.
How We Help: Explore Careers · Develop Skills · Learn How to Get a Job · Earn a Diploma/Degree · Enroll in an apprenticeship program
Who We Help: Young Adults Ages 17 - 24 · Adults 18 Years or Older · English Speaker
Who is Eligible: Individuals living in the Bay Area
What We Do: Career Guidance and Counseling · Virtual Services · In-person Services · Job Market Insights · Resume Help · Interview Prep · Networking Skills · Job/Career Fair · Certificate Program · Case Management · Transportation Support · Professional Clothing Support · Apprenticeships · Soft Skills Development · Paid Work Experience · Digital Literacy/Technology Skills
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San Jose Job Corps provides free training to transitional age youth between the ages of 16-24. We provide on -site housing and food and academics to help the student complete within 6 months to 2 years a trade that will make them career ready.
How We Help: Learn How to Get a Job · Develop Skills · Explore Careers · Earn a Diploma/Degree
Who We Help: Teens Ages 16 - 19 · Young Adults Ages 18 - 24 · English Speakers
Who is Eligible: Open to all youth in and outside of Santa Clara County who are low-income or have barriers to work.
What We Do: In-person Services · Career Guidance and Counseling · Job Market Insights · Professional Mentorship · Case Management · Resume Help · Interview Prep · Networking Skills · Job/Career Fair · Certificate Program · High School Diploma Program · GED Program · Transportation Support · Professional Clothing Support · Soft Skills Development · Paid Work Experience
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We’re here to help you prepare for employment, career advancement, and continuing education opportunities. Our programs that are hands-on and flexible to train students in a new career fields or enhancing skills within their current field. You have the ability to earn a certificate(s) and/or degree(s) after successful completion the required course work.
How We Help: Explore Careers · Develop Skills · Learn How to Get a Job · Starting a Business · Earn a Diploma/Degree
Who We Help: Young Adults Ages 18 - 24 · Adults Ages 18+ · English Speakers · Spanish Speakers · Vietnamese Speakers
Who is Eligible: People with a High School Degree or a GED
What We Do: In-person Services · Virtual Services · Career Guidance and Counseling · Resume Help · Interview Prep · Networking Skills · Job/Career Fair · Certificate Program · Transportation Support · Apprenticeships · Soft Skills Development · Digital Literacy/Technology Skills · Basic Needs
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