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Computer Access

Homeless Prenatal Program Community Technology Center (CTC)
provides computer access to clients to find jobs, housing and professional development.

CTN-Bay Area provides a directory of other neighborhood CTCs in the Bay Area that can help you with your technology needs.

For GED and basic adult education services

KQED Education Network Resource Guide
GED Testing Center at CCSF
The BeehiveSF.org Career Coach and professional skill building
O*NET Online Learn more about the career you want
San Francisco Public Library Research information at various branches throughout the city.

Employment Information & Services

California Occupational Guide Labor Market Information in California
CalJOBS Employment Development Department in California
San Francisco Craigslist Search for jobs, housing, and other things within SF Bay Area and beyond.
San Francisco Chronicle Search for jobs in SF Chronicle classified ads
Lista Latina Job Search Engine for Latina

OpportunityKnocks.org Search for jobs
Indeed.com Job Search Engine in SF Bay Area
Idealist.org Non-Profit Job Search Engine
nonprofitjobs.org Non-Profit Job Search Engine
nonprofitcareer.com Find Non-Profit Jobs and Volunteer opportunities in the US
jobs at SFO Find jobs at the San Francisco International Airport

Department of Human Services
Employment and Training Services

Department of Human Resources

How to Get a Job with the City and County of San Francisco


Resources that can help to get you a job or sign up for a training program

  1. Proof of residency - utility bill, certificate of homelessness
  2. SSS Card
  3. Identification ID with picture
  4. Resume with Cover Letter
  5. HS Diploma or GED certificate if any
  6. Training Program ask for proof of income, it could be your recent paystub, last year's W2 form, Calworks and Foodstamp Benefits

The Family School provides comprehensive suite of programs which include employment training and job placement, education and support services.
STRIVE San Francisco
3101 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 9411
phone: 415-550-4173
info@thefamilyschool.org

Instituto Laboral de la RAZA provides counseling, workers' rights education, and direct legal services to low-income workers and their families. Drop-ins are welcomed and services are free.
2947 16th Street San Francisco, CA 94117
Call 415-431-7522 Fax: 415-431-4846

Mission Hiring Hall provides job search/job preparation services. It also has Job Seeker Programs. Visit their office to apply for programs.
3042 16th Street San Francisco, CA 94103
Call 415-626-1919
• Fax: 415-626-1579
info@missionhiringhall.org

SOMA Employment Center job search/job preparation services and direct placement program. They have different programs for low-income to homeless individuals in San Francisco. How to sign up: Attend orientation held every Wednesday to be on their program.
288 7th Street San Francisco, CA 94103
Call 415-865-2105
• Fax: 415-865-2102

Jewish Vocational Services provides a comprehensive range of career and employment counseling and job development services. They also have Employment Programs. To sign up, call and ask for a counselor.
225 Bush Street, Suite 400, San Francisco, CA 94104
Call 415-391-3600 • Fax: 415-391-3617
hire@jvs.org
    

Northern California Service League provide life skill training, intern and volunteer opportunities and job placement for ex-offenders.

28 Boardman Place, San Francisco, CA 94103
Call 415-863-2323 • Fax: 415-863-1882 

NCSL@NorCalServiceLeague.org 

Goodwill Industries of SF, San Mateo and Marin Counties, Inc. They have Programs & Employment for training and employment needs.

1500 Mission St. San Francisco, CA 94103

Call 415-575-2100 • TDD: 415-575-2115 • Fax: 415-575-2170

San Francisco Career Link One Stop Centers provides help for employment needs. They have a JobSeekers Program to help you connect to resources and learn tips to get a job.
801 Turk Street San Francisco, CA 94102
Call 415-749-7503
1800 Oakdale Avenue San Francisco, CA 94124
Call 415-970-7762
3120 Mission Street San Francisco, CA 94110
Call 415-401-4800

San Francisco Vocational Services provide clerical training, transitional employment and job placement assistance to individuals with disabilities who would like to obtain permanent employment in clerical/general office field. To register to this agency, click here.
814 Mission St., Suite 600 San Francisco, CA 94103 
Call 415-512-9500 • TDD: 415-512-9500 • Fax: 415-512-9507

Arriba Juntos provides occupational training and employment opportunities. They have Employment Programs like HomeWORC project, On-the-Job Training, MUNI Entry-level Training, and Vocational Immersion Program.

Potrero Hill Neighborhood House's Good Faith Employment Program provides job readiness training, counseling, workshops and referral services to unemployed or underemployed community members. Walk ins and appointments are welcome.
953 De Haro St San Francisco, CA 94107
Call 415-826-8080

Center for Employment Training provides vocational and job-skills training in Oakland, CA. They have training courses in Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Clerk, Shipping, Receiving and Warehouse Operations, and Building Maintenance.

Food Service Training

Haight Asbury Food Program provides meals, job trainings, and referral services. They have a Job Training Project that teaches cooking skills and also provides job placement and retention services.
1525 Waller St., San Francisco, CA 94117
Call Job Training Project: 415-566-4158

CHEFS (Conquering Homelessness through Employment in Food Service) Program provides culinary training for homeless and formerly homeless adults. The Episcopal Community Services (ECS) of San Francisco also provides the ECS Skills Center Classes in literacy, GED, and technology skills training.
CHEFS Contact: Lisa Stringer
705 Natoma St. San Francisco, CA 94103
415-487-3747

Nextcourse provides entry-level job experience with competitive pay in nutrition and meal planning. Among current projects is working with women from San Francisco County Jail to help them get a high school diploma and nutrition education.
1 Fort Mason, San Francisco, CA 94123
415-441-7700 ext. 12

La Cocina provides a kitchen and support program for low income and immigrant women of color who want to open their own food service business. For information to apply to the program, click here.
2948 Folsom and 25th St., San Francisco, CA 94110
Call 415-824-2729

Youth Training and Employment Opportunities

San Francisco Conservation Corps serves young people ages 18-26 to develop job and academic skills. Click here to apply for Corpsmembership or other job opportunities.
241 5th St., San Francisco, CA 94103
Call 415-941-SFCC

TechBridge provides programs to encourage girls in technology, science and engineering.

OpNet Community Ventures provide technology access and employment for low-income young adults between ages 18-25 in the San Francisco Bay Area. How to sign up: Request application form and attached your recent resume. 120 Montgomery Street, Suite 2270 San Francisco, CA 94104
Call 415-362-5510 • Fax: 415-362-5610

opnet@opnetwork.org

Job Placement Services for College Students

City College of San Francisco
Career Connection
  job placement services                                                             
1860 Hayes Street San Francisco, CA 94117 
Call 415-561-1947 • Fax: 415-561-1861    
                                                                                             

Contact Name: Jennifer Norris prosenfe@fog.ccsf.ca.cc.us
Campus Building and Location Map
City College of San Francisco Campuses near to you

San Francisco State University
Career’s Center provides a list of opportunities for students
1860 Hayes St. San Francisco, CA 94117                                                                            

Call 415-561-1004 • TDD: N/A • Fax: 415-561-1861


Bryman College
Offer job placement assistance to help graduates obtain vital positions in the workforce.
814 Mission Street, Ste. 500 San Francisco,  CA  94103
Call 415-777-2500 • Fax 415-495-3457

 

 

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