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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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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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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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At SJPL Works, community members can find their career and build their business with support from specialized librarians. We help people explore career options and offer weekly programs focused on resume development and interview preparation. We connect people with free business advisors and provide advice for market research. Programs and services are open to all and offered at no cost.
How We Help: Explore Careers · Learn How to Get a Job · Starting a Business
Who We Help: All Ages · English Speakers
Who is Eligible: Everyone
What We Do: In-person Services · Virtual Services · Career Guidance and Counseling · Resume Help · Interview Prep · Networking Skills
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