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Trades & Apprenticeships
(2)Alameda County Electrical JATC
Skilled Trades / ApprenticeshipOffers paid apprenticeship training in electrical work, combining classroom instruction with hands-on experience leading to union careers.
The Bread Project
Culinary Trades / Job TrainingProvides workforce training in baking and food service, including hands-on experience, job placement, and long-term career support for individuals facing employment barriers.
Tech & Digital Skills
(1)Education & Certificates
(3)Peralta Community College District
Education / Career TrainingIncludes Berkeley City College, Laney College, Merritt College, and College of Alameda—offering degrees, certificates, and workforce training programs aligned with local industries.
College of Alameda One-Stop Career Center
Career Services / Job PlacementProvides free job search assistance, vocational counseling, resume workshops, and employer connections through a partnership with the state workforce system.
Alameda County Early Childhood Workforce Pathways Program
Education Careers / CertificationSupports early childhood educators with certifications, degree advancement, and career development in the education sector.
Career Services
(6)Alameda County Workforce Development Board
Workforce Development / Career ServicesProvides job seekers with access to training, job placement, career coaching, and support services through federally funded programs (WIOA). Serves adults, youth, and dislocated workers across Alameda County.
EASTBAYWorks
Workforce Network / Job CentersA regional network connecting job seekers to career centers, training programs, and employers. Offers free services including job search assistance, workshops, and youth employment programs.
America's Job Center of California (AJCC)
Job Centers / Career SupportProvides free job search tools, resume support, workshops, certifications, and direct connections to employers for unemployed and underemployed residents.
College of Alameda One-Stop Career Center
Career Services / Job PlacementProvides free job search assistance, vocational counseling, resume workshops, and employer connections through a partnership with the state workforce system.
La Familia Counseling Service
Workforce + Social ServicesOffers workforce coaching, paid internships, and career readiness programs for youth and families.
Alameda County Training & Education Center
Professional Development / UpskillingOffers short-term training in leadership, project management, digital tools, and workplace skills to support career advancement.
Youth Programs
(4)EASTBAYWorks
Workforce Network / Job CentersA regional network connecting job seekers to career centers, training programs, and employers. Offers free services including job search assistance, workshops, and youth employment programs.
Youth Innovation Program (ACWDB)
Youth Workforce / InternshipsSupports youth ages 16–21 with internships, career exposure, and pathways to higher education and employment.
Youth Employment Partnership
Youth Workforce / Job TrainingProvides job training, education, and paid work experience for young people in Alameda County.
La Familia Counseling Service
Workforce + Social ServicesOffers workforce coaching, paid internships, and career readiness programs for youth and families.
Funding & Public Programs
(3)Alameda County Workforce Development Board
Workforce Development / Career ServicesProvides job seekers with access to training, job placement, career coaching, and support services through federally funded programs (WIOA). Serves adults, youth, and dislocated workers across Alameda County.
California Employment Development Department (EDD)
State Workforce / Training FundingMaintains the Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL), connecting job seekers to approved training programs, certifications, and apprenticeships statewide.
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)
Funding / Workforce TrainingA federal program that funds job training, career services, and employment support for unemployed and underemployed individuals across the U.S., including Alameda County.