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It is the mission of the Oakland Private Industry Council, Inc. to provide accessible, high- quality training and employment services to residents and employers.
Our story is still being written by the lives we impact and the communities we uplift- this is the passion behind our work…We do this work because we truly believe in our community. We know how important it is to connect well-trained and qualified employment candidates with the right career opportunities. We are proud to serve this community because we can see our impact. We are a one-stop shop, providing a full range of support services to people looking for work, and to the businesses that are looking to employ them.
The Alameda County Workforce Development Board, Oakland Workforce Development Board, and the Oakland Private Industry Council want to learn about how to link members of your congregation/faith-based organization to workforce development services, including business services.
The Alameda County Workforce Development Board, the Oakland Workforce Development Board, and the Oakland Private Industry Council are launching the Faith-Based Community Initiative (FBCI) to provide connections of congregational members to career services, networks, business services, and other opportunities. As we plan to embark on this partnership, we aim to collect some information through a survey, to better inform how to collaborate with your organization.
All three organizations are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and ensure the availability of relevant career services for job seekers, including adults, dislocated workers, youth, and young adults. Additionally, we aim to provide resources for employers to assist in talent identification, training and upskilling, and retaining their workforce.
We are happy to have you join us for a career development training session.
All workshops require a reservation whether via Zoom or in-person. Unless otherwise specified, all workshops are held at the OPIC downtown location: 1000 Broadway Avenue/Suite 625/ Oakland.
All virtual classes use Zoom. Check out this Youtube how-to video to set up this videoconferencing app. Copy and paste into your browser https://youtu.be/5iap0Ffl5Lg
You must have a tablet or computer with audio and video capability.
Auxiliary aids/services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
Career Development Training
4 Keys to Success Workshops
Well Written Résumés/The Art of Interviewing
- 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- at the West PIC Office/West Oakland Library
1801 Adeline Street 2nd Floor Oakland, CA 94607 - 510 419-0392 call for reservations
4 Keys to Success Workshops
Well Written Résumés/The Art of Interviewing
- 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- at the 1000 Broadway Avenue, Suite 625 Oakland, CA 94607
- Must call or email for a reservation to the classes
9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
- Microsoft Word (Performing Basic Tasks)
- PowerPoint Basics
- Excel Basics
9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
- ∙ Formatting the right resume style
- ∙ Dealing with gaps in job history
- ∙ Positive Metrics in your resume
∙ Dealing with ATS (Automatic Tracking Systems)
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- Types Of interviewer questions
- How to respond to questions during an interview
- How interviewers will score you
*Individual Sessions Fridays via Zoom only 9:00 a.m. (By Appointment Only)
∙ One on One Resume Assistance
∙ Mock Video Practice Interviews
∙ Employment Readiness
∙ Basic Computer Use for Job Hunting
Upcoming Events
Oakland Paid Internship Basics: CASE 4 CANNABIS
The City of Oakland Cannabis Workforce and On-The-Job Training Initiative provides participants with an opportunity to earn a living wage while enhancing their competitiveness in the legal cannabis job market through a comprehensive academic and on-the-job training program. The 8-week academic program provides a broad overview of the cannabis industry, and allows students to explore and pursue a 10-week paid internship at a local Oakland cannabis company.
Registration Deadline: August 15, 2024
Breaking through barriers
Breaking Through Barriers is the re-entry program of the Oakland Private Industry Council. We understand the challenges returning citizens face when they come home and want to work with you and your parole officer or any other accountability entities to support your successful transition home. Experience has taught us that gainful, steady employment, skills training, and stable housing are pillars to successful re-entry.
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