Launch your career in tech with Goodwill SF Bay and Dev/Mission's IT Pre-Apprenticeship Program!

Get hands-on experience and industry-recognized certifications in IT fundamentals, discover the basics of programming, and more. Our experienced instructors and industry experts will guide you every step of the way as you work on real-world projects and build your portfolio. Plus, access our network of industry partners for internship and job opportunities. All backgrounds and experience levels welcome

Program details:

• The program will be conducted on-site, in-person and will have a duration of 12 weeks.

• Students between the ages of 18 and 29 are eligible

• Orientation: May 22 or May 23 (mandatory)

• Class dates: June 5 – August 11

• Time: Mondays to Thursdays, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.

• Location: 750 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94109

• Printable flyer: IT Pre-Apprenticeship - outreach flyer

Register for our upcoming Orientation cohot starting on May 22 and May 23.

Don't miss this chance to jumpstart your tech career!

For questions, please contact training@sfgoodwill.org

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Applications open for Checkr.org Apprenticeship Program today through Friday, May 26. We will have five apprenticeship positions total, one in each of the following teams: Customer Success, Sales, Marketing, People (HR), and Talent (Recruiting). 

During this 12-month program, Apprentices will receive full time pay and benefits. Apprentices will balance on-the-job training and learning through structured coursework. Each Apprentice will be provided internal mentors as well as access to professional external coaching. 

There is no experience required for this apprenticeship program. We invite all candidates to apply who demonstrate Checkr’s values of grit, transparency, humility, connection, and ownership and who meet the eligibility requirements listed in the job descriptions. For the purpose of this program and pilot, we have narrowed the program eligibility to individuals who have been released from incarceration in the past three years or who have suffered a felony conviction in the past three years. 

This will be a hybrid program based out of our San Francisco office. We will require that Apprentices come into the office every day for the first month of onboarding. After that, Apprentices will always have the option to come in every day, but will only be required to come into the office a couple times a week. 

Link to apply: https://bit.ly/checkrorgapprenticeship

Application timeline:

• Application submission window: May 15-26

• Review & interviews: June 5-14

We'd be grateful if you could circulate this with folks in your network who might be interested.

Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions: apprenticeship@checkr.com.

LSPC/AOUON-Cisco Networking Academy can help you start learning today. In the Cisco Networking Academy program, they are in the business of bridging possibilities in Education, Careers and Beyond! All courses are FREE!

People are wired with an innate desire to learn. Yet, while desire may be evenly distributed, access to education tools, resources, and opportunity is not. At LSPC/AOUON-Cisco Networking Academy, we believe that all people, regardless of where they live, their means, age, gender, or background, deserve equal access to education and the opportunity to pursue meaningful work that provides for themselves, their families, and contributes to the betterment of society.

Knowledge is not enough. We know that connections to jobs, certifications, and career resources is where learning translates to opportunity. Skills for All is backed by a job matching engine, an alumni network, employment partners, and more. It also makes access to jobs easier with entry-level certifications, requiring less time than traditional certifications. Learners also earn digital badges, a growing requirement of employers.

Below are the self enrollment certification program courses sponsored by LSPC/All of Us or None and funded by Cisco that will develop your technical computer skills and help you stand out in the job market.

Take advantage of this opportunity while it is available. Make sure to enroll before the deadline of September 19, 2023. No experience necessary!

 LSPC/AOUON - Cisco Networking Academy

• As part of Cisco's corporate social responsibility, this academy's goal is to transform the lives of learners, educators, and communities through the power of education and career opportunities.

• There are 5 separate courses, described below, available through this academy, starting with Introduction to Cybersecurity. You can self-enroll at this link.

• The most intensive course offered is Programming Essentials in Python. Python is a multi-paradigm programming language used by startups and tech giants like Google, Facebook, Netflix, and more. No prior programming experience required.

• You can learn more about the course details at this link. 

• Contact Errol for more information at errol@prisonerswithchildren.org

          Networking Certification Program Courses: (click on the text in blue for the link for each course)

Designed for learner success, Cisco Networking Academy is providing free, quality,

self-paced online learning aligned to industry jobs and connects learners to in-demand entry-level IT jobs, industry certifications, and valuable career resources. Cisco Networking Academy gives learners everywhere — from all backgrounds and experiences — a pathway to a career in technology.

Updated Skills for All 2023 Courses           

                         I.            Computer & Operating System Basics

Learn the basics of computer hardware and components of PCs, laptops and mobile devices as well as understand its basic operating systems

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· Computer Hardware  (http://bit.ly/3JXH2Yk)

· Operating Systems  (http://bit.ly/3RXq1j5)

                       II.            Cybersecurity Basic Entry Level Courses

Explore the exciting field of cybersecurity and why cybersecurity is a future-proof career.

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· Introduction to Cybersecurity  (https://bit.ly/3SFZhCO)

· Introducción a Ciberseguridad (Spanish)  (https://bit.ly/3UO8R8C)

· Introduction to IoT and Digital Transformation  (https://bit.ly/3rkS67G)

· Getting Started with Cisco Packet Tracer  (https://bit.ly/3LWISYr)

· Introducción a Cisco Packet Tracer (Spanish)  (https://bit.ly/3C0hSCQ)

· Exploring Networking with Cisco Packet Tracer  (https://bit.ly/3E3SvCX)

· Exploración de redes con Cisco Packet Tracer (Spanish) (http://bit.ly/40Wj8m5)

· Exploring Internet of Things With Cisco Packet Tracer  (https://bit.ly/3rk93ip)

· Introduction to Packet Tracer Exam  (http://bit.ly/3xpctTY) 

Test your knowledge on all three introductory Cisco Packet Tracer courses and earn a digital badge that you can display on your resume and or LinkedIn to let employers know your knowledge is verified by Cisco.

                     III.            Networking/Cybersecurity Essentials

Learn the fundamentals of networking, including what the network can do, how it operates, and how to protect it. Build your foundation of cybersecurity basics and learn valuable security principles to defend networks.

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· Networking Essentials  (http://bit.ly/3Yk7JLe)

· Cybersecurity Essentials  (http://bit.ly/40NAulm)

                    IV.            Data Science

Quintillion bytes of data are created EVERY day! Explore how data is transforming the world and opening up exciting new jobs

• Introduction to Data Science  (http://bit.ly/3RY06rB)

                      V.            Networking

Start learning the basics of computer networking and discover how networks operate and continue learning networking essentials and build your foundational skill.

• Networking Basics  (https://bit.ly/3UU1z32)

• Conceptos Básicos de Redes (Spanish)  (https://bit.ly/3y5GVDu)

• Networking Devices and Initial Configuration  (http://bit.ly/3XyoUY9)

• Dispositivos de Red y Configuración Inicial (Spanish)  (http://bit.ly/3xistae)

                    VI.            Python Programming Languages

Learn fundamental concepts of computer programming and start building coding skills with the Python programming language and expand your computer programming skills and get ready to earn a certification.

• Python Essentials 1  (http://bit.ly/3K5DZxy)

• Fundamentos de Python 1 (Spanish)  (http://bit.ly/3xgXX0G)

• Python Essentials 2  (http://bit.ly/3K792c8)

• Fundamentos de Python 2 (Spanish)  (http://bit.ly/3lBTx1R)

                   VII.            Python Programmer Certifications

Certified Entry & Intermediate Level Python Programmer certification is a professional credential that measures the candidate's ability to accomplish coding tasks related to the essentials of programming in the Python language.

• Python Essentials 1 Entry Level Certification  (https://pythoninstitute.org/pcep)

• Python Essentials 2 Intermediate Level Certification  (https://pythoninstitute.org/pcap)

                 VIII.            Cybersecurity Pathway

The full cybersecurity pathway with an option for an industry certification.

• A Future-Proof Career (video)  (http://bit.ly/3I7OP3A)

• The Cybersecurity Threat Landscape (video) (http://bit.ly/3Yxp5V1)

• The Anatomy of an Attacker (video)   (http://bit.ly/3E9JPdn)

• Networking Basics  (https://bit.ly/3UU1z32)

• Introduction to Cybersecurity  (https://bit.ly/3SFZhCO)

• Networking Devices and Initial Configuration  (http://bit.ly/3XyoUY9)

• Endpoint Security  (http://bit.ly/3InZRCP)

• Network Defense   (http://bit.ly/3K6wFBA)

• Cyber Threat Management  (http://bit.ly/3IoSWtd)

• Cybersecurity Pathway Exam  (http://bit.ly/3YS2diM

Test your knowledge on content from the entire Cybersecurity Pathway and earn a digital badge to verify your skills and earn a digital badge that you can display on your resume and or LinkedIn to let employers know your knowledge is verified by Cisco.  Cisco verifies the earner of this badge successfully completed the Cybersecurity Pathway on Skills for All with Cisco Networking Academy. The earner understands techniques to monitor and protect the network, including firewalls, cloud security, and cryptography. The earner is familiar with security alerts and governance. The earner also has skills to perform network vulnerability assessment and create a risk management plan, including forensic investigations and incident response planning.

Employment Resources:

·     Certification: IT Specialist – Cybersecurity (resource)

            Link: https://bit.ly/3YvGgGm

·     A Day in the Life of a Cybersecurity Professional (video)

            Link: https://bit.ly/3Rzsiko

·     Connecting to Jobs (video)

            Link: https://bit.ly/3Hs4ESa

·     The Bridge Between Talent and Employment (resource)

            Link: http://bit.ly/3YFhaVu

·     Cisco Networking Academy & Manpower Group Partnership (resource)

            Link: http://bit.ly/3Xjhat8

            Manpower Registration Link: https://mitey.info/register

Detailed Information of the Courses : http://bit.ly/40WWY3j

The only requirement for the courses is that you have to be an All of Us or None member.  To be an AOUON member just go to LSPC website to register.  Thank you for your support and for being part of the movement. 

LINK: http://bit.ly/40WWY3j

PS:Once you have completed all beginner courses, contact me if you're interested in more intermediate courses. 

Also please remember to take the following exams that you can add to your resume and or LinkedIn to let employers know your knowledge is verified by Cisco.

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· Introduction to Packet Tracer Exam  (http://bit.ly/3xpctTY) 

· Cybersecurity Pathway Exam  (http://bit.ly/3YS2diM

This workshop will explore the process of getting a new job. We will go over Soft Skills, Resumes, Applications, Networking, and Interviews. Sign up in CalJOBS for one, or sign up for all! After registering in CalJOBS, you will receive an email one day prior to the workshop with the Zoom registration link and instructions. Check both CalJOBS internal messages and personal email (Spam) for the Zoom Join link. We look forward to you joining us.

To Register:
Login to your CalJOBS account
Under your Individual Workspace, Click on My Resources
Go to Upcoming Events
Make sure that the following fields are completed:
Zip Code: 94520
Event Region: Contra Costa County Workforce Development Board
Event Office: Concord Americas’s Job Center of California)
Event Category: Click on the event of your choice.
Select the Workshop you wish to attend for the Current month.
Scroll Down and find the Register button.

To join the workshop, please register at https://www.caljobs.ca.gov and you will receive a zoom link one day prior to the workshop.

For more information please call EDD Concord Office at 1-925-602-0869 or email WSBConcordFieldOffice@edd.ca.gov

The Green Construction Training (GCT) project is an intensive 400-hour construction training bootcamp, that integrates hard skills training in green construction and related trades with life skills training, academics, intensive case management, wraparound services, career coaching, and job placement and retention services. Students graduate with basic skills in ten trades and earn five industry-recognized certifications, enabling graduates to secure jobs at 1 to 3 levels above entry-level pay grades.A cornerstone of the GCT is its safe, supportive community.Students learn effective communication, teamwork, anger management, problem solving, interviewing, and other life skills.

VISIT US AT: www.successcenters.org

SERVICES: Employment; Vocational Training.

LANGUAGES SPOKEN: English, Spanish.

WHAT TO BRING: Proof of SF Residency.

ACCESSIBILITY: Wheelchair accessible; Other reasonable accommodations as needed.

Fees: None.

ELIGIBILITY: Men, women, transgender people, ages 17 and older, women with children, all families. Individuals with criminal convictions for a sex offense are considered on a case-by-case basis.

PHONE: (415) 575-0423

FAX: (415) 575-0425

EMAIL: tgreen@successcentersf.org

ADDRESS: 1245 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA 94103

HOURS: Monday – Friday, 7:30am - 3:30pm

NOTES: No referral needed. Drop-ins are welcome, but orientations are held every Thursday at 10am.

The San Francisco Bay Goodwill Job Center invites you to join us for our new training course at our Oakland-East Bay headquarters. In 5 days, participants will acquire the basic skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the Ecommerce industry. This training provides you with the skills and knowledge to establish or expand a small ecommerce business.

• This course is designed for complete beginners, no previous experience is required. No confusing advanced lessons here - instead step by step instructions that will guide you each step of the way. If you are interested in working in the ecommerce department at SF Bay Goodwill, there is a guaranteed job interview with completion of the course (for Oakland or South San Francisco locations).

• Download a printable flyer: Selling Online Workshop (Goodwill)

• Next Class Schedule

• When: January 23, 2023 (Monday)

• Duration: 5-day schedule

• Time: 10 AM - 1 PM

• Location: Goodwill Warehouse + Job Center (Oakland)

• 1301 30th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601

• For questions, please contact Robin Garnham via email at rgarnham@sfgoodwill.org

• RSVP: https://calendly.com/sfgoodwill-training2/ecommerce?month=2023-01