Information on Administrative Careers Training Program for Contra Costa Residents

Administrative Careers Training Program

Gain the Skills and Confidence to Start a Better Career

The Administrative Careers Training program helps job seekers successfully launch a variety of administrative careers. The program combines computer training with life skills, paid work experience, counseling and support, job placement assistance, and long-term alumni support. The training phase of the program is 12 weeks long, and the paid internship lasts for up to four months after that. Graduates typically enter employment as administrative assistants, clerks, and other office support positions.

The next round of recruitment will be in September 2022 . Please visit us again soon for more details.

Information sessions will be offered in person and on Zoom:

• Drop by our office for an in-person 10 AM session on Monday, August 29th or Tuesday, September 6th (registration optional to receive an email reminder)
• Or sign up for a 3 PM Zoom information session (registration required)
• Or watch our orientation session video for more information.

We are accepting online applications for our next class! Apply here and we will contact you about our next recruitment.

Apply Now: Next class starts on September 26th, 2022 !

"Although I am just starting out in my new career, I am hopeful about what the future holds. My new position has the benefits and retirement plan most important to my family, and we are rebuilding our savings. I am thankful to now have the career that allows me to support my family."

– Jackie G., ACT Alumna

Details & Benefits:

• 12 weeks of computer and professional skills training
• Up to 4 months of paid internship experience
• Opportunity to earn Microsoft Office Specialist certificates
• Small cohort size of up to 21
• Accessible location (3 miles from BART)
• Hot lunches Monday-Thursday
• Mental health services
• Connections to employers
• Job placement assistance
• Alumni career advancement support

Learn More:

We recruit for our Administrative Careers Training program three times per year: January, May, and September. This program only accepts residents of Contra Costa County. Class fees and tuition total $4,500. All costs are waived for low-income applicants.

We will be offering the next round of recruitment in September 2022 . Please visit us again soon for an updated list of recruitment dates.

Recruitment Dates

Information Session Signup

• In-Person (Antioch)
  Opportunity Junction: 3102 Delta Fair Blvd., Antioch, CA
  10 AM on: Aug. 29th (Mon) OR Sept. 6th (Tue)
• Online
  3 PM on: Aug. 31st (Wed) OR Sept. 7th (Wed)

AlternativelyMeanwhile, watch our orientation session video .

Fill out our online application form and we will contact you for recruitment.

Check out our Application Procedure and FAQ Document for more details.

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