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September 2023 Featured Alum: Connie Salcedo
Monday, September 25, 2023 28Between working to support her family and training at Opportunity Junction, Connie was only sleeping two hours each night. She soon discovered it would all pay off… -
It’s Giving Season
Saturday, September 23, 2023 30This year, give a gift that makes double the impact and make a difference for generations to come. Give the gift of opportunity this holiday season. -
Celebrating New (and Returning) Staff
Saturday, September 23, 2023 33Opportunity Junction recently welcomed five new staff members to the team. We’re pleased to introduce Alicia Quay, Cameron Hayes, Jamie Mackh, Kim Weaver, and Michael Caudillo. -
Inclusive Hiring Practices for Employers
Saturday, September 23, 2023 25Opportunity Junction is helping job seekers and employers alike with the rollout of a NEW “5 Steps to Inclusive Hiring” training and toolkit for success. -
New Grants Awarded to Opportunity Junction
Saturday, September 23, 2023 53We are proud and grateful to announce the following new grants and funding partnerships: -
July 2023 Featured Alum: Zenia Brown
Tuesday, July 25, 2023 336Zenia Brown had tried other educational programs to help her launch a career, but in the Administrative Careers Training (ACT) program she learned the skills she really needed and set a goal of becoming the top student in class… -
New Training Schedule for the ACT
Tuesday, July 25, 2023 365Responding to valuable feedback from our participants, we have adjusted the Administrative Careers Training (ACT) program to make it even more accessible and impactful for aspiring professionals. -
Featured Partner: Loaves and Fishes
Tuesday, July 25, 2023 179As an organization that serves the community, Opportunity Junction has its community to thank for its 23 years of successfully placing motivated job seekers into employment. That community includes countless volunteers and partners, like Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa. -
Farewell Alissa, After 22 Years
Tuesday, July 25, 2023 190In tribute to our recently retired former president and CEO, Opportunity Junction has unveiled a new fund that will directly support motivated job seekers in Contra Costa County. -
A Legacy to be Remembered By
Tuesday, July 25, 2023 97As political scientist and author Kalu Ndukwe Kalu once said, “The things you do for yourself are gone when you are gone, but the things you do for others remain as your legacy.” How will you be remembered? -
New Grants Awarded to Opportunity Junction
Tuesday, July 25, 2023 243We are proud and grateful to announce the following new grants and funding partnerships... -
May 2023 Featured Alum: Mary Mei
Monday, May 22, 2023 452Mary Mei was in a bad place before she came to Opportunity Junction. She had been through a divorce, and after 20 years as a stay-at-home mother, she had a significant gap in her work experience history. -
Opportunity Junction’s Annual Gala Breaks Records
Monday, May 22, 2023 246Our 2023 Imagine Gala fundraiser was a tremendous success, raising an incredible, record-breaking $208,000! It marked our first in-person gala since April 2019, and the atmosphere was electric. -
70th ACT Graduation Celebrates Achievement and Success
Monday, May 22, 2023 150The Administrative Careers Training (ACT) Program is excited to announce the upcoming graduation ceremony of its 70th class on Friday, May 26, from 7 to 8 p.m. at the El Campanil Theatre, located at 602 W 2nd St, Antioch, CA 94509. -
From the CEO’s Desk: Stepping into a New Role
Monday, May 22, 2023 166“ What truly inspires me every day is witnessing the incredible impact we make in the lives of our clients.” – Brianna Robinson, President and CEO -
New Grants Awarded to Opportunity Junction
Saturday, May 20, 2023 185We are proud and grateful to announce the following new grants and funding partnerships… -
March 2023 Featured Alum: Julien Frost
Saturday, March 25, 2023 499Julien Frost wasn’t sure they wanted to pursue Opportunity Junction’s Administrative Careers Training (ACT) program after they first enrolled in May last year. In addition to a splitting headache on the first day of class, prior educational experiences that didn’t align with their needs had left a negative impression. -
Opportunity Junction Announces Appointment of Brianna Robinson as President and CEO
Saturday, March 25, 2023 353We are pleased to announce the appointment of Brianna Robinson as Opportunity Junction’s next president and CEO following an extensive six-month search. -
OJ Board Members, Staff Meet Former UK Prime Minister
Saturday, March 25, 2023 247The Newsmakers Lesher Speaker Series recently selected Opportunity Junction as its nonprofit partner for an event featuring guest speaker Right Honorable Theresa May, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. -
Now Hiring! Opportunity Junction Seeks Candidates for Three Positions
Saturday, March 25, 2023 698Come work for an organization that’s making a difference in your community! At Opportunity Junction, we believe that everyone who works hard deserves the opportunity to succeed. We help motivated Contra Costa job seekers gain the skills and confidence to launch careers leading to financial security. -
From the CEO’s Desk: Love, Family, and Work
Saturday, March 25, 2023 351Dear Opportunity Junction Community, This will be my final dispatch from the “CEO Corner.” After 22 years here, I will be transitioning to the role of Senior Advisor to our new CEO. -
Opportunity Junction Announces New Grant Awards
Saturday, March 25, 2023 247We are proud and grateful to announce the following new grants and funding partnerships: -
January 2023 Featured Alum: Nanaushika McGee
Monday, January 23, 2023 834Even though single mother of four Nanaushika McGee enjoyed her job at an elementary school, she was ultimately interested in pursuing a career in healthcare. But the timing was never right, and many training options were cost prohibitive. It didn’t seem attainable. -
Holiday Appeal Raises $200,000 in Donations
Saturday, January 21, 2023 276Thank you, Opportunity Junction Supporters, for your 2022 Holiday donations! Altogether, including $35,000 in matching funds from Delta Scrap & Salvage (a $5,000 increase from years prior), 207 donors contributed more than $202,000 to support our programs and services. We are so thankful to every one of you, including 12 alumni donors and 38 new donors who joined us this year. -
Administrative Careers Training Students to Celebrate Graduation
Saturday, January 21, 2023 353Opportunity Junction will soon honor the hard work and dedication of its Administrative Careers Training (ACT) program students, and the public is invited to attend the graduation ceremony. The graduation ceremony for ACT Class 69 will take place on Friday, Jan. 27, from 7 to 8 p.m., at the El Campanil Theater, 602 W. Second St., Antioch. -
From the CEO’s Desk: Honoring our Alumni
Saturday, January 21, 2023 371Dear Opportunity Junction Community, I joined Opportunity Junction in May 2001 as the Project Manager working with our Administrative Careers Training (ACT) interns. My job was to manage, mentor, train, and deploy the interns on outsourced administrative projects for local companies. We were seeking real world work experience. -
New Grants Awarded to Opportunity Junction
Saturday, January 21, 2023 407We are proud and grateful to announce the following new grants and funding Partnerships. -
November 2022 Featured Alum: Maria Capote
Wednesday, November 16, 2022 660Maria Capote wanted more for her kids. Prior to coming to Opportunity Junction, she and her family of six were living off one income, and she longed for the ability to do more exciting things for her children to experience, such as traveling to new places. She felt limited in her ability to provide them with the lIfe she’d always dreamed of having for her family. -
Holiday Giving Season is Here!
Monday, November 14, 2022 383Our Holiday Campaign raises critical funds to provide year-round opportunities for local job seekers to gain professional skills, work experience, and a new-found confidence. -
What’s New at the Tech Center?
Monday, November 14, 2022 408The pandemic threw our world upside down, and our Tech Center, which had to pivot to online service delivery, was not immune to the impact. Yet despite the challenges brought on by COVID-19, we’ve used that time to develop exciting new courses for learners throughout the community.