Those looking to re-enter the workforce might get a little help from a St. Vincent de Paul paid job training program, which begins on Thursday.
The program is aimed at helping the unemployed find stable employment. During the COVID-19 pandemic millions have suddenly found themselves out of work and St. Vincent’s Workforce Development officials say it is more important than ever that job applicants understand workplace expectations and have the soft skills to be a contributing employee.
The 24-week program teaches participants skills and techniques to find a job and succeed in the workplace, offering classes in resume development, interviewing, and organizational skills.
Training is held at three sites and orientation sessions are mandatory.
Applicants can choose either the Pleasant Hill, Brentwood, or the Pittsburg sessions. The Pleasant Hill sessions take place on Thursday and Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Christ The King Church at 199 Brandon Road. The Brentwood sessions will be on Saturday and Jan. 14 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 8890 Brentwood Blvd. The Pittsburg sessions will be on Jan. 17 and Jan. 22 from 2 to 5 p.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Center, 2210 Gladstone Drive. Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
The Workforce Development Program aims to help tear down the barriers that stand in the way of employment for individuals who have struggled to obtain and maintain employment. Participants work with mentors and take weekly classes to develop workplace skills. A new class of participants is selected every three months.
Participants gain paid, part-time, (22.5 hours per week), work experience in a St. Vincent de Paul thrift store or SVdP’s trucking and transportation department. Additional training in retail operations, including cash register operations, inventory display and optimization, and warehouse operations, is also provided.
The nonprofit has provided safety-net services in the county for more than 57 years, serving 100,000 people annually and distributing over $1million of direct financial assistance and over $1.5 million of in-kind aid.
Call (925) 439-5060 to RSVP.
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