Information on Administrative Careers Training Program for Contra Costa Residents
Administrative Careers Training Program
Gain the Skills and Confidence to Start a Better Career
Our Administrative Careers Training program helps job seekers successfully launch a variety of administrative careers.
The program combines 12 weeks of computer and life skills training with up to 4 months of paid work experience. It also provides wrap-around support including: mental health counseling, job placement assistance, and long-term alumni advancement support.
Learn More or Apply Now: Our next class starts on January 29th, 2024 !
- Duration: 12 weeks of computer and professional skills training
- Paid Work Experience Duration: Up to 4 months
- Classes: Monday- Friday, 9:00 AM – 3:00PM
- Small cohort sizes, up to 21
- Recruitment in January, May, and September
- Accessible location in Antioch (3 miles from BART)
- Hot lunches provided Monday-Thursday
- Groceries provided on Fridays
- Mental health services
- Opportunity to earn Microsoft Office Specialist certificates
- Connections to employers
- Job placement assistance
- Alumni career advancement support
- The total cost of tuition and fees for this course is $4,500. However, Opportunity Junction identifies funding sources to cover this cost so that none of these costs are passed on to those enrolled in this training program.
- This program only accepts residents of Contra Costa County.
- The total cost of tuition and fees for this course is $4,500. However, Opportunity Junction identifies funding sources to cover this cost so that none of these costs are passed on to those enrolled in this training program.
- This program only accepts residents of Contra Costa County.
We will be offering the next round of information sessions in January 2024 . Please visit us again soon for an updated list of dates.
Learn More
Attend one of our information sessions:- IN-PERSON
Opportunity Junction | 3102 Delta Fair Blvd., Antioch
Drop by our office for an in-person session at 10am *Registration optional to receive a text reminder* - In-Person
Brentwood Library | 104 Oak Street, Brentwood
In-Person Session at 10:30am *Registration optional to receive a text reminder**
1st Tuesdays of the month at 10:30 AM - IN-PERSON
EastBay Works AJCC, 4071 Port Chicago Highway, Concord, CA
In-person session at 10am *Registration optional to receive a text reminder**
3rd Tuesday of the month at 10:00 AM - IN-PERSON
SparkPoint | 3105 Willow Pass Road, Room 7, Bay Point
10am on Jan. 11th (Thurs) *Registration optional to receive a text reminder** - Online (Zoom)
at 4pm (online, via zoom) *Registration Required*
AlternativelyMeanwhile, watch our orientation session video .
Check out our Application Procedure and FAQ Document for more details.
Nancy's Success Story
Opportunity Junction's pivot during the pandemic was just what Nancy needed!
Nancy followed a traditional path through high school and into her first retail job. She expected to attend the local community college, graduate, and find a career.
Read Nancy’s full storyACT Now: Apply Today
Want to learn more or help us spread the word?
- Watch and share our orientation session video
- Contact us to learn more, and a staff member will reach out to you.
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