Looking for Work or School
It is the goal of 4C Council to help families achieve self-sufficiency. One way we can help is by assisting families in their search for employment or training that leads to employment.
Job Boards
Some local community college websites maintain lists of available jobs or links to online job search resources.
Click here to visit De Anza College's page of job search resources.
Click here to visit San Jose City College's job board.
Training Resources
Ascent Employment Program
4911 Moorpark Ave., San Jose, CA 95129
Contact: (408) 257-8302
Services: Employment assistance, including interview techniques, employment counseling, fax, phone, computer and internet use, individual job follow-up, assistance with resume preparation and cover letters, and job referrals from entry level to hi-tech; open Monday through Thursday 9:00am-4:00pm.
Requirements: must be actively searching for employment; services are available to the general public, including those with troubled backgrounds.
Website: http://www.ascentemploymentprogram.org
Cost: All Services are FREECatholic Charities "Job Market" Program
2625 Zanker Rd., San Jose, CA 95134
Contact: Samar Sidky (408) 325-5244
Services: Classes in ESL, computer/office skills, job-training/resume-writing and VESL.
Requirements: Low-income Santa Clara County residents
Cost: FREECenter for Training & Careers (CTC)
749 Story Rd. Suite 10, San Jose, CA 95122
Contact: Lori Ramos (408) 213-0961
Services: Employment and education programs in: Medical Administrative Assistant, Electronic Records Specialist, Green Careers Academy, Construction Pre-Apprenticeship and Microsoft Office Suite 2007.
Requirements: U.S. citizen, residents of Santa Clara County; other requirements depending on program
Website: http://www.ctcsj.org
Cost: fees varyCentral County Occupational Center (CCOC)
760 Hillsdale Ave., San Jose, CA 95136
Contact: (408) 723-6404
Services: Evening vocational program offers career technical education in diverse fields, including Auto, Business Occupations, Building & Mechanical Maintenance, Electrical, and Medical.
Website: http://www.metroed.net/cte-eve.html
Cost: $200-$700 per class, price varies by class. FREE for High School Students!Metropolitan Adult Education Program (MAEP) Career Technical Education
Campbell Adult Ed Center: 1224 Del Mar Ave., San Jose, CA 95128, (408) 947-2300
Erikson Adult Ed Center: 4849 Pearl Ave., San Jose, CA, 95136, (408) 723-6450
San Jose Adult Ed Center: 1149 E. Julian St. Bldg F, San Jose, CA 95116, (408) 947-2311
Services: Classes with flexible hours in Accounting, ESL, GED Test Prep, Citizenship Preparation and Basic Education Literacy Skills.
Website: http://www.metroed.net/adultcourse.html
Cost: $20 registration fee, plus $50-$150 per class, price varies by classNOVA
505 W. Olive Ave. Suite 550, Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Contact: (408) 730-7232
Services: Employment and training agency that provides customer-focused workforce development services including: One-Stop Resource Center for job seekers, job search workshops, pre-layoff assistance and outplacement services, labor market research, staffing and recruitment, employee training and retention services, professional development programs and programs for job seekers. Open Monday through Friday 8:00am-5:00pm.
Requirements: Serving seven cities in Santa Clara County: Cupertino, Los Altos, Milpitas, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Santa Clara and Sunnyvale. Must be able to show residency in one of these cities. For a similar agency in San Jose, please see Work 2 Future.
Website: www.novaworks.org
Cost: All Services are FREENOVA- Youth Employment Program
505 W. Olive Ave. Suite 550, Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Contact: (408) 730-7640
Services: Individualized assistance in exploring and developing educational and career goals, online job listings, application/interview/preparation workshop, career resource fairs and career guidance program for income-eligible youth. Houses NOVA Work Experience Program where clients starting out in their careers are matched with employers offering work experience. Hours are Monday through Friday 8:00am-5:00pm.
Requirements: Ages 16-24 and a resident of Cupertino, Los Altos, Milpitas, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Santa Clara or Sunnyvale. Must be able to show residency in one of these cities. Income eligibility is required for Career Guidance Program and Work Experience Program
Website: www.novaworks.org or www.youthatwork.org
Cost: All Services are FREESacred Heart Community Service
1381 S. First St., San Jose, CA 95110
Contact: Kari Sheragy (408) 278-2160
Services: Adult Classes: Computers classes (receive office skills certification) and ESL classes. Classes are two or four days a week. Offered in mornings and evenings.
Job Link Program: Services to assist customers gain and maintain employment. Include mandatory job search workshops, career counseling, resume preparation, job referrals and career clothing. Job search workshop is Wednesdays from 9:00am to 12:00pm (English only)
Cost: FREEWork-2-Future/San Jose One Stop
1290 Parkmoor Ave., San Jose, CA 95126
Contact: Monique Melchor (408) 794-1108
Services: Upon completion of enrollment, a talent coaching member will work closely with the job seeker to determine his/her next step in their career path; which may include: comprehensive assessments, counseling & support, community resources, job readiness workshops (resume writing & critique, interview techniques), computer workshops (introduction to computers, Microsoft office certificate program), workshops for college credit (San Jose City College courses). If recommended for training, Work 2 Future may be able to assist with cost of training, gas reimbursement, and free bus passes.
Cost: All Services are FREE **must have right to work documentation**
Financial Aid Resources
California Community College Information: California Community Colleges can help you afford college and build a better future.
Federal Pell Grant Program: federal need-based grants to low-income students to promote access to postsecondary education.
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid): federal financial assistance for education beyond high school.
California Student Aid Commission: offers information about Cal Grants and other student aid programs, their requirements, and how to apply for them.
Ed Fund: promotes affordable solutions and access to education through financial aid and college planning resources.
National Student Loan Database: a centralized database of college grants issued so students can see total loans they have borrowed.
FastWEB (Financial Aid Search Through the WEB): largest online scholarship search site.
