Nevada County's Employment Services provides employment opportunities for the County of Nevada. Lists current job openings for the County of Nevada, applications for each position, information on benefits for current and future employees, compensation and benefits information for each bargaining unit, personnel code information and job descriptions for every County position.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/471/Human-Resources
  

This is one of many possible First 5 Nevada County Ready to Grow (R2G) program resources.

Connecting Point's Employment Services provide personalized career planning, training, and support for participants of Nevada County's CalWORKS and Child Support Services programs.

Services include:

• One-on-one career counseling
• A six-week employment skills training course
• Assistance with resume and cover letter writing and interviewing skills
• Assistance identifying barriers to employment and navigation to community resources to address those barriers
• Paid and unpaid work experience with local employers
  

Web pages

• Home - https://connectingpoint.org
• Employment Services - https://connectingpoint.org/employment-services/

This is a Ready to Grow (R2G) resource. Ready to Grow is a First 5 Nevada County program to connect children 0-5 with services and information that support their well-being. Organizations with programs that have this R2G tag may have additional programs of interest to families.

Alliance for Workforce Development offers services through the Nevada County Business and Career Network offices.

Employment resources include:

• Resource center with access to computers, a printer machine, job listings, staff assistance, and referral forms to specific programs
• Youth employment and on-the-job training
• Career guidance
• Unemployment assistance (computer help with EDD claims and contacts for EDD)
• Workshops for:
  • Resumes
  • Basic computer skills
  • Job search
• Training assistance and assessment
  
  

Web pages

• Home - afwd.org
• Virtual workshops - https://afwd.org/workshops/

If you are outside AFWD's service area of Nevada County (and Butte, Lassen, Modoc, Plumas, and Sierra counties), find a One Stop Career Center near you at https://www.careeronestop.org/

Residents of Placer, Alpine, and El Dorado counties can contact Golden Sierra Job Training Center at https://goldensierra.com/

This is one of many possible First 5 Nevada County Ready to Grow (R2G) program resources.

Note: In the '24-25 school year, Placer School for Adults (PSA) took over Nevada County Adult Education. 

Placer School for Adults (PSA) offers a variety of programs, including career pathways and college readiness courses.

Classes are offered in the following areas:

• Adult Basic Education
• High School Equivalency

• High School Diploma 
• English as a Second Language 
• Career Education 
• Personal Enrichment

PSA operates three locations:

• Auburn | 3775 Richardson Dr, Auburn, CA 95603
• Grass Valley | 326 Buena Vista St, Grass Valley, CA 95945
• Tahoe-Truckee | 11603 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee, CA 96161

PSA also partners with employers to provide educational training.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.placeronline.org/

Lighthouse Counseling & Family Resource Center, with locations in Lincoln, Roseville, Rocklin, and Auburn, provides low-cost and no-cost counseling and family support services to Placer County residents.

Services are available in English and Spanish, and are open to all ages.

Services include:

Counseling and Mental Health Services:

• Individual, couples, and family counseling
• Group therapy and peer support options
• Counseling available in English and Spanish
• Services for children, youth, and adults
• Eligibility limited to Placer County residents
• Insurance accepted includes Medi-Cal and Medi-Cal Managed Care (Partnership HealthPlan of California via Carelon)

Family Resource Center (FRC) Services:

• Case management and wellness planning for families in crisis
• Referrals from social workers, probation officers, or community organizations
• Educational workshops on financial literacy and employment readiness
• Basic needs support, including:
  • CalFresh and Medi-Cal enrollment
  • Diaper distribution and emergency f…

Placer County’s Business Advantage Network provides monthly legal clinics to help eligible individuals remove or dismiss past convictions from their criminal records.

Services are offered in partnership with Legal Services of Northern California.

Services include:

• Reviewal of records to determine eligibility for expungement or dismissal
• Assistance with documentation and court forms
• Guidance on outstanding fines, fees, or restitution
• Referrals to revenue recovery offices for verification of balances

Web pages

• Home - https://www.placer.ca.gov/1383/Clean-Slate-Clinic
• Contact - https://www.placer.ca.gov/7616/Meet-our-Team

The Placer County Business Advantage Network (BAN) provides free employment services for job seekers and hiring support for businesses in Placer County.

Services include:

• Free job fairs for employers and job seekers
• Job leads and hiring opportunities by email subscription
• Job search support and training referrals
• Hiring assistance, recruitment tools, and networking for businesses
• Job Connections, which helps connect job seekers with local employers

Web pages

• Home - https://www.placer.ca.gov/5263/The-Business-Advantage-Network
• Hiring Assistance for Employers - https://www.placer.ca.gov/5643/Hiring-Assistance-for-Employers
• Resources for Job Seekers - https://www.placer.ca.gov/5645/Resources-for-Job-Seekers
• Job Fairs - www.placer.ca.gov/6228/Job-Fairs
• Job Leads - https://www.placer.ca.gov/5535/Job-Leads
• Job Connections - https://www.placer.ca.gov/6229/Job-Connections

Lighthouse Counseling & Family Resource Center, with locations in Lincoln, Roseville, Rocklin, and Auburn, provides low-cost and no-cost counseling and family support services to Placer County residents.

Services are available in English and Spanish, and are open to all ages. 

Services include:

Counseling and Mental Health Services:

• Individual, couples, and family counseling
• Group therapy and peer support options
• Counseling available in English and Spanish
• Services for children, youth, and adults
• Eligibility limited to Placer County residents
• Insurance accepted includes Medi-Cal and Medi-Cal Managed Care (Partnership HealthPlan of California via Carelon)

Family Resource Center (FRC) Services:

• Case management and wellness planning for families in crisis
• Referrals from social workers, probation officers, or community organizations
• Educational workshops on financial literacy and employment readiness
• Basic needs support, including:
  • CalFresh and Medi-Cal enrollment
  • Diaper distribution and em…

Yuba County One Stop Workforce Center is a comprehensive resource hub designed to help job seekers, employers, and students access employment, training, and career development services. It connects individuals with opportunities to gain skills, find jobs, and achieve long-term career success.

Services Provided

• Job Search Assistance: Access to job listings, resume building, interview preparation, and career counseling.
• Training & Education: Workforce training programs, vocational education, and skill development courses.
• Career Planning: Guidance for career pathways, including assessments and personalized plans.
• Supportive Services: Help with transportation, childcare referrals, and other resources to remove employment barriers.
• Employer Services: Recruitment assistance, job fairs, and workforce development support for businesses.

Web pages

• Home - https://onestop.yubacoe.org/

Transition Partnership Program (TPP) is a collaborative effort between the Placer County Office of Education and the Department of Rehabilitation (DOR), serving students with disabilities and other impediments to employment. Through the program, participants develop important knowledge and skills to gain work.

Eligibility

• Attend high school in Placer County
• Age 16-21
• Barrier to employment (i.e., IEP, 504 plan, mental health diagnosis, physical disability, etc.)

Participants Receive

• Resume development
• Interview preparation
• Employment skills coaching
• Job search assistance
• Interview/work clothing
• And more

Web pages

• Main - https://www.placercoe.org/Pages/PCOE/Home.aspx