This resource is eligible for electronic referral.

The Job Readiness program offers a series of interactive job readiness sessions preparing the mature worker for a productive and successful job search. Whether you want to get back to work after a layoff, are seeking a job to supplement your retirement income, or are looking to pursue an encore career, now is the time to realize and promote your Mature Edge.

Mature Edge Job Readiness will help you to:

• Identify your skills
  • Skills which match employers’ needs
  • Set realistic goals
• Prepare an updated and targeted resume
• Upgrade your computer skills
  • Apply for jobs at on-site computer labs
• Realize and promote your mature edge
• Build self-assurance and stay motivated with peer and staff support
• Practice interview techniques
  • Gain confidence
• Streamline your job search, saving valuable time
• Gain insight from industry professionals
• Receive one-on-one personalized guidance upon completion of the program

Websites:

• Mature Edge Job Readiness - https://agencyonaging4.org/mature-edge-job-readiness-program/

The vision of CTE WORKS is for all students to become career-ready with support from family, educators, and the business community. Our mission is to create high quality career, technical, and educational opportunities for students and adults (Career Technical Education - Workplace, Opportunity, Relevancy, Knowledge & Skills).

The Golden Sierra One-Stop Career Center helps job seekers and employers stay connected. 

Job Seekers
Each job center offers a wide variety of employment-related resources at no cost to you. Whether you are looking for a job or preparing for a career change, friendly and supportive staff will help you develop a customized success plan.

• Find a job
• Get Job Training
• Job Search Resources
• Workshops

Employers
NEXT is Golden Sierra’s suite of easy to use services and resources designed to empower business owners in Alpine, El Dorado, and Placer Counties.

• Post Job Openings
• On-the-Job Training
• Host a Youth Intern

If you are outside Golden Sierra's service area of Placer, Alpine, and El Dorado counties, find a One Stop Career Center near you at https://www.careeronestop.org/

Residents of Nevada County (and Butte, Lassen, Modoc, Plumas, and Sierra counties) can contact the Nevada County Business and Career Network (aka Alliance for Workforce Development) at https://afwd.org/

Golden Sierra offers free resources to job seekers and businesses in Placer, El Dorado and Alpine counties, improving the local economy since 1983. These investments keep youth in school and improve their skills, assist job seekers with career transition and training and reduce costs for small businesses. Golden Sierra is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request.

If you are outside Golden Sierra's service area of Placer, Alpine, and El Dorado counties, find a One Stop Career Center near you at https://www.careeronestop.org/

Residents of Nevada County (and Butte, Lassen, Modoc, Plumas, and Sierra counties) can contact the Nevada County Business and Career Network (aka Alliance for Workforce Development) at https://afwd.org/

Thrift store providing special-needs employment and low-cost goods.

The Transition Partnership Program (TPP) is a statewide vocational, education and work placement program.

TPP builds partnerships between local education agencies and the Department of Rehabilitation (DOR).

TPP provides students with disabilities, and other impediments to employment, the tools and support necessary to successfully transition from high school to post-secondary education or competitive employment.

TPP Services may include:

• Career Exploration
• Employment Skills Training
• Drivers Education
• Poste-Secondary Planning
• Work Portfolio Development
• Work Experience Opportunities
• Job Search
• Post-graduation Transition Support

Eligibility Requirements:

• Be at least 16 years old
• Enrolled in a high school in Placer County
• Have a documented disability that is an impediment to employment

Volunteers of America - Northern California & Northern Nevada’s (VOA-NCNN) Veterans Services program provides supportive services to extremely low or very low-income veterans who are facing homelessness.

Through the Homeless Veterans' Reintegration Program (HVRP), we offer a very comprehensive program for veterans; including housing assistance, counseling, employment training, temporary financial assistance, case management and other supportive services (e.g. access to food, household items, and furniture).

The case management services are designed to improve veteran families’ housing stability and may include assistance in securing housing, daily living needs, health care, transportation, fiduciary and payee services, legal aid, child care, financial literacy, etc.

Additionally, we connect veterans to the various resources available through Veterans Affairs and other government programs.

The employment services program offers employment readiness, workshops, job counseling, resume preparation, interview preparation, job placement, and retention services. HVRP program staff also ensure that participants receive essential supportive services such as interview clothing, assistance with filing of VA Benefit claims, community referrals and resources, and a full computer lab.

All veterans can utilize the Veterans Service Center to look for employment, receive resume assistance, attend workshops, and other events.

Melissa Amaro (Housing) Admin Assistant - 916-228-3153
Karl Williams (Employment) Employment Manager - 916-661-5149
vsc@voa-ncnn.org

Offers employment assistance services to veterans. Employment readiness programs include job search workshops to assess career goals, career counseling, assistance with resume preparation, cover letter writing, and job application preparation. Training and supportive services included. 

Provides a program to link veterans and military families to civilian career transition assistance. Offers employment workshops, personalized career coaching, and job matching. Available for transitioning U.S. military members and honorably-discharged U.S. military veterans.