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Empowering Our Community

The Oakland Private Industry Council (PIC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing education, training, and lasting employment to Oakland and East Bay residents. We connect businesses with a skilled workforce, reduce crime and poverty, and empower individuals to achieve their career goals.

A Legacy of Impact

Founded in 1980, the Oakland PIC has a rich history of serving the community. Our programs have helped thousands of individuals find fulfilling careers and improve their lives.

  • Providing education and job training to East Bay residents
  • Re-entry services to those impacted by the justice system
  • Career counseling, employment search assistance, and job fairs
  • Supporting initiatives like Women-In-Skilled-Trades
  • Connecting businesses with qualified candidates
  • Offering weekly Mental Health Workshops for Men & Women
Making a Difference Together

Your heartfelt contribution will have profound, positive impacts on people and the community.

Strengthen the Public

Your donation directly supports individuals seeking employment, empowering them to build better lives.

Invest in Our Future

By contributing to the Oakland PIC, you’re investing in a safer, more prosperous future for the East Bay.

Join Us in Our Cause

Your generous contribution will help us continue to deliver vital services for those who need it most. Help us give hope to striving job seekers by providing them promising opportunities to thrive. The ripple effect of our work strengthens the local economy while reducing crime and homelessness. We also bring hope and resilience to those reentring the community post incarceration with services that lead them to productive lifestyles.

Support the Movement

Your support is an investment in the East Bay leading to a stronger, more vibrant and inclusive community. You will have an empowering impact on people’s lives in Oakland, as well as the counties of Alameda and Contra Costa.

Enduring History of Success

Recent success stories include clients who’ve attained desired jobs in the cannabis industry, landscaping, customer service, truck driving, local government, and a Senior Digital Production Manager position with a $10,000 signing bonus and $149,000 starting salary!

Your Contribution Matters

The Oakland Private Industry Council has brought love and commitment to the bay area for 42 years! Every dollar you donate goes a long way in making a difference. Show your heart this Valentine’s Day by giving the gift of opportunity and hope. Your support will help us reach more individuals, provide essential training, and create a more equitable community. REACH ONE, TEACH ONE, EACH ONE!


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