City of Pittsburg: Free Training Opportunities Available

Free Training Opportunities Available

Posted Date: 7/15/2011

Opportunity Junction is a non-profit organization that fights poverty by helping low-income Contra Costa adults gain the skills and confidence to support themselves and their families.

Ongoing: English as a Second Language (ESL) classes - Tuesdays and Thursdays 6-9 p.m.; teacher-led class; Mondays and Wednesdays 6-9 p.m., language lab. Volunteer tutors may be available to help practice English. Registration is ongoing, Mondays-Thursdays 6-9 p.m. Opportunity Junction, 3102 Delta Fair Boulevard, Antioch (one block east of Somersville Road), (925) 776-1133, www.opportunityjunction.org. Free and available to all 18 or older.

Ongoing: Drop-in Internet access - Monday-Thursday 6-9 p.m.; volunteer tutors may be available to help with computer questions. There is software for practicing typing and for learning English, as well as lists of useful Internet sites for job hunt, local resources, and more. Opportunity Junction, 3102 Delta Fair Boulevard, Antioch (one block east of Somersville Road), (925) 776-1133, www.opportunityjunction.org. Free and available to all 18 or older.

Ongoing: Internet Basics class, free, meets every Tuesday at the Bay Point Career Center, Ambrose Recreation Center, 3105 Willow Pass Road Suite 3, Bay Point, (925) 252-2331.

Ongoing: English as a Second Language (ESL) class, free, meets every Thursday at the Bay Point Career Center, Ambrose Recreation Center, 3105 Willow Pass Road Suite 3, Bay Point, (925) 252-2331.

July 2011

Monday, July 25, 7:30-9 p.m., Email Basics on Monday nights. This is the third class in a free series designed to introduce beginners to popular computer programs, at Opportunity Junction, 3102 Delta Fair Boulevard, Antioch (one block east of Somersville Road). Sign up in advance at www.opportunityjunction.org/evening or call (925) 776-1133.

August 2011

Wednesday, August 3, 7-9 p.m. Digital Photography Basics, presented free by eNasha Photography; learn about camera types, composition, exposure and more! at Opportunity Junction, 3102 Delta Fair Boulevard, Antioch (one block east of Somersville Road). Sign up in advance at www.opportunityjunction.org/evening or call (925) 776-1133.

Thursday, August 4, 7:30-9 p.m., Word Basics on Tuesday and Thursday nights. This is the fourth class in a free series designed to introduce beginners to popular computer programs; at Opportunity Junction, 3102 Delta Fair Boulevard, Antioch (one block east of Somersville Road). Sign up in advance at www.opportunityjunction.org/evening or call (925) 776-1133.

Monday, August 15, 7:30-9 p.m., Word Basics on Monday nights. This is the fourth class in a free series designed to introduce beginners to popular computer programs; at Opportunity Junction, 3102 Delta Fair Boulevard, Antioch (one block east of Somersville Road). Sign up in advance at www.opportunityjunction.org/evening or call (925) 776-1133.

September 2011

Friday September 2 10:00 a.m., Pittsburg Library - Workshop - Free and Low Cost Resources for Job Training and Job Seekers - Do you need to improve your skills to get the job you want? Having trouble finding work? Learn about free and low-cost programs located in or near Pittsburg at one of these free workshops (Friday Sept 2, 10 am or Thursday Sept 8, 6 pm) and get the 4-1-1! Presented by Opportunity Junction. Location: Pittsburg Library, 80 Power Ave, (925) 427-8390.

Tuesday Sept. 6, 10 a.m. - Job Training & Placement Program information and application sessions: See information available at www.opportunityjunction.org or come pick up an information packet. You must attend one of the application sessions on Sept. 6, 12 or 19 at 10 a.m. to apply for this full-time training program. The program begins October 3 and includes 12 weeks of training in Microsoft Office computer applications, life and business skills, followed by up to four months of job search support and paid internship. This program is designed to help people with limited work experience or skills begin careers in office or administrative work at no cost to participants.. Opportunity Junction (925) 776-1133, 3102 Delta Fair Boulevard, Antioch CA (1 block east of Somersville Road), www.opportunityjunction.org.

Tuesday, September 6, 7:30-9 p.m. PowerPoint Basics on Tuesday and Thursday nights. This is the fifth class in a free series designed to introduce beginners to popular computer programs; at Opportunity Junction, 3102 Delta Fair Boulevard, Antioch (one block east of Somersville Road). Sign up in advance at www.opportunityjunction.org/evening or call (925) 776-1133.

Wednesday Sept. 7, 10 a.m. - Job Training & Placement Program information and application session in Bay Point: See information available at www.opportunityjunction.org or come pick up an information packet. You must attend one of the application sessions on Sept. 7 (Bay Point), 12 or 19 (Antioch) at 10 a.m. to apply for this full-time training program. The program begins October 3 and includes 12 weeks of training in Microsoft Office computer applications, life and business skills, followed by up to four months of job search support and paid internship. This program is designed to help people with limited work experience or skills begin careers in office or administrative work at no cost to participants.. Bay Point Career Center, Ambrose Recreation Center, 3105 Willow Pass Road Suite 3, Bay Point, (925) 252-2331.www.opportunityjunction.org.

Thursday September 8 6 p.m., Pittsburg Library - Workshop - Free and Low Cost Resources for Job Training and Job Seekers - Do you need to improve your skills to get the job you want? Having trouble finding work? Learn about free and low-cost programs located in or near Pittsburg at this free workshop and get the 4-1-1! Presented by Opportunity Junction. Location: Pittsburg Library, 80 Power Ave, (925) 427-8390.

Monday Sept. 12, 10 a.m. - Job Training & Placement Program information and application sessions: See information available at www.opportunityjunction.org or come pick up an information packet. You must attend one of the application sessions on Sept. 12 or 19 at 10 a.m. to apply for this full-time training program. The program begins October 3 and includes 12 weeks of training in Microsoft Office computer applications, life and business skills, followed by up to four months of of job search support and paid internship. This program is designed to help people with limited work experience or skills begin careers in office or administrative work at no cost to participants.. Opportunity Junction (925) 776-1133, 3102 Delta Fair Boulevard, Antioch CA (1 block east of Somersville Road), www.opportunityjunction.org.

Monday Sept. 19, 10 a.m. - Job Training & Placement Program information and application sessions: See information available at www.opportunityjunction.org or come pick up an information packet. The program begins October 3 and includes 12 weeks of training in Microsoft Office computer applications, life and business skills, followed by up to four months of job search support and paid internship. This program is designed to help people with limited work experience or skills begin careers in office or administrative work at no cost to participants.. Opportunity Junction (925) 776-1133, 3102 Delta Fair Boulevard, Antioch CA (1 block east of Somersville Road), www.opportunityjunction.org.

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