Kern Youth @ Work
Kern Youth @ Work’s priority is to ensure at-risk students receive their Standard High School Diploma and are prepared for Kern County’s workforce. Students are referred to KCSOS Court & Community Schools for various reasons by participating agencies. Kern Youth @ Work provides year-round academic & career pathway classes, as well as, multiple industry-recognized certification opportunities. Both staff and volunteers endeavor to help young adults become self-reliant, productive community members who are effectual forward thinkers. To find out more about these programs simply click on the corresponding links in the right-hand column.
For more information, contact:
Pamela Dobrenen
(661) 852-5716
padobrenen@kern.org
The JobsPlus! Program is committed to helping students and young adults understand the relationship between academic skills and their future. Each participant is given the opportunity to receive real world work experience or recognized certifications and develop their own work portfolio. After program completion, participants are introduced to outside sources for continued growth and career development. This enhances their resource base and develops their professional network.
Job Seekers receive assistance with development of job portfolios, cover letters, resumes, sample applications, career exploration research, and networking. Participants from both In-School and Out-of-School will receive these services in addition to program work experience or certifications.
Clctech
300 E Truxtun Ave Suite A
Bakersfield, CA 93305
Phone: (661) 852-5629
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Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Bridges Career Development Academy is a structured and supervised school-based collaborative that represents a partnership between the Kern County Probation Department, Kern County Superintendent of Schools, and other community agencies. The program serves youth in grades 9-12 who are court-ordered, referred by their probation officer, or those transitioning from one of the county’s residential youth treatment facilities. In addition to offering academic classes toward completion of their high school diploma requirements, students may also participate in classes featuring construction skills, welding, culinary arts, and food-to-table gardening. Multiple industry-recognized certifications, such as, OSHA for Construction, ServSafe, and CPR are offered as well. Additionally, on-site cognitive behavioral treatment and post-secondary and/or career transitioning services are available for Bridges students.
Blanton West Campus
301 E. 18th Street
Bakersfield, CA 93305
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Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Phone: (661) 852-5730
