Exploring Careers
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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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We offer services with resume development, interview practice, job development and career exploration and online job readiness workshops.
How We Help: Explore Careers · Develop Skills · Learn How to Get a Job
Who We Help: Adults 18 Years or Older · English Speaker · Spanish Speaker
Who is Eligible: Individuals who live in Santa Clara County.
What We Do: In-person Services · Virtual Services · Career Guidance and Counseling · Job Market Insights · Resume Help · Interview Prep · Networking Skills · Job/Career Fair · Certificate Program · Professional Clothing Support · Digital Literacy/Technology Skills · Soft Skills Development
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Our Career Exploration and Discovery program will target and address the needs of the Latinx student population in East San Jose schools, providing them and their families access to robust career exploration and preparation opportunities.
How We Help: Explore Careers · Develop Skills · Learn How to Get a Job
Who We Help: Young Adult Ages 18 -24 · English Speakers
Who is Eligible: Students enrolled in a college or higher education program, identify as Latinx/Hispanic, from or reside in East San Jose, a low income background, and a first-Generation College Student
What We Do: Virtual Services · Career Guidance and Counseling · Professional Mentorship · Resume Help · Interview Prep · Networking Skills · Soft Skills Development
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MetroED is a regional provider of Career Technical Education (CTE) and Adult Education. We are the largest career-oriented education organization in Santa Clara County for high school & adult students. Metropolitan Education District (MetroED) prepares high school and adult students for future success in college and careers hands-on, life-changing experiences which ignite the passion of our community of learners.
How We Help: Explore Careers · Develop Skills · Learn How to Get a Job
Who We Help: Teens Age 16 - 19 · Young Adults Age 18 - 24 · Adults 18 Years or Older· All Ages · English Speakers · Spanish Speakers
Who is Eligible: Some programs offered by Metropolitan Education District have specific eligibility requirements, contact them for more information.
What We Do: In-person Services · Career Guidance and Counseling · Resume Help · Interview Prep · Job/Career Fair · Certificate Program · High School Diploma Program · GED Program · 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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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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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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The Trades Orientation Program is a free, one-year program that will put you on the pathway to apprenticeship and a rewarding career in the skilled construction trades. No experience is necessary, just a high school diploma or GED, reliable transportation, and the commitment to show up on time every day ready to work and to learn.
How We Help: Explore Careers · Develop Skills · Learn How to Get a Job
Who We Help: Young Adult Ages 18-24 · Adult 18+ · English Speakers
Who is Eligible: Individuals who 18+ that are interested in full-time, hands-on construction career and have a high school diploma, GED or equivalent.
What We Do: In-person Services · Career Guidance and Counseling · Job Market Insights · Professional Mentorship · Case Management · Resume Help · Interview Prep · Networking Skills · Certificate Program · Transportation Support · Professional Clothing Support · Apprenticeships · Soft Skills Development;
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California State department that provides employment service programs. Visit www.EDD.ca.gov and navigate on the JOBS or EMPLOYERS page.
How We Help: Develop Skills · Learn How to Get a Job · Explore Careers · Services for Job seekers and Employers
Who We Help: All Ages · English Speakers · Spanish Speakers · Vietnamese Speakers · Mandarin Speakers · Cantonese Speakers
Who is Eligible: Some programs offered by EDD have specific eligibility requirements, contact them for more information. There is no eligibility requirement for clients in need of assistance with job search or employment activities.
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 · Soft Skills Development
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We are work2future – San Jose’s Job Center. We are part of the national organization known as America’s Job Center of California. work2future funded by WIOA, helps Santa Clara County residents get the skills and coaching they need to find a new job, get a promotion, or start a new career. We also partner with employers to help them stay competitive and manage change with supportive and advisory services.
How We Help: Explore Careers · Develop Skills · Learn How to Get a Job · Paid Work Experience
Who We Help: Teens Ages 16 - 19 · Young Adults Ages 18 - 24 · Adults Ages 18 and Over · All Ages · English Speakers
Who is Eligible: Individuals who are 16 to 24 years old, low income, and who have one or more barriers to employment or education.
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 · Transportation Support · Professional Clothing Support · Soft Skills Development · Paid Work Experience · Digital Literacy/Technology Skills
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