Services
Career Counseling and Job Search Assistance
The downtown Oakland Comprehensive One Stop Center is here to meet the needs of residents of Oakland (18+ years old). We do this work as part of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)Program of the U.S. Department of Labor. WIOA funding provides support for job seekers who need extra help to fund skills training, educational improvement, and on-the-job training. The same WIOA program also has provided limited financial assistance for travel, uniforms, textbooks, licenses, and/or dues.
The Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act
President Barack Obama signed the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) into law on July 22, 2014. WIOA is designed to help job seekers access employment, education, training, and support services to succeed in the labor market and to match employers with the skilled workers they need to compete in the global economy. Congress passed the Act by a wide bipartisan majority. It is the first legislative reform in 15 years of the public workforce system.
Are you an Oakland resident? Have you been laid off by an Oakland-based business? Visit one of the Oakland Career Centers or call one of our WIOA specialists to see if you qualify for these FREE services.
How does WIOA help me?
Personalized Support designed to fit the needs of each client
- Career counseling
- Pre-employment training
- Life skills coaching
Job Search Assistance focusing on the Client’s areas of interest:
- Well-researched labor market information
- Invitations to hiring events
- Access to job postings
Skills and Abilities Assessments administered according to the client’s career path
- Evaluations that assess preparedness the job market
- Coaching and support to develop necessary skill sets
Do I qualify?
- You must be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
- You must be either recently laid-off because of a business closure from an Oakland-based business or be an Oakland resident
- You must be willing to be evaluated prior to consideration for training in the career path or area of interest.
What do I do next?
To learn more, attend one of our Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (W.I.O.A.) Orientation/Enrollment Sessions
When: 3rd Tuesday of every month at 1:00PM. Sign in at the reception desk 30 minutes prior to the start and be prepared to stay for up to 3 hours for each session
Where: 1000 Broadway/Suite 625/Oakland, CA 94607
For questions e-mail us at: [email protected] / or call 510-858-6742
Search engines for job searches
The Career Center has identified search engines that help you find jobs in various careers
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 Library1801 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
