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1. Conservation Corps
1412 17th Street Suit 458
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Contact: Irma Chacon
(661) 395-2866
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Work and education training programs
GED (English/Spanish)
ESL
Take College Courses
Training programs
Include: Park Internships, Energy Specialist, Food Specialist, Firefighting,
Construction, Landscaping, etc.,
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Office Hours:
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Placement in one week after application/medical info. Completed
Orientations every Wednesday in Bakersfield
(661) 395-2866
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- Ages 18-23
- Enjoys working outside
- Paid for 40 hours per week
- Residential Programs
- Medical Coverage
- Paid vacation, sick leave, paid holidays
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2. Job Corps
1727 19th Street
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Contact: Diane Dominguez
1-800-733-5627
(661) 633-2921 Phone
(661) 864-0243 Fax
Mr. John Nilon
(661) 336-6849
Fax: 336-6858
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Vocational Training Program (155 different
training programs)
Vocational training in Health Occupations, Dental Assistant, Business, Auto
Mechanic, Welding, Optician, Plumber, etc. |
Office Hours:
Orientations every week in Bakersfield
Placement usually takes two months
Residential Programs
(661) 864-0209 or
(661) 633-2921
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- Ages 16-24 years old who meet the economic/geographic criteria
- Program pays for room, board, medical, dental, money for clothes
- Allowance for day to day expenses
- Daycare services (some sites) for students living off campus
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3. Migrant MATES
(Mobile AmeriCorps Teams in Education and Services
1300 17th Street
City Centre
Bakersfield, CA
93301-4533
Contact:Peggie Rodriguez, Program Coordinator
Alicia Garcia, Assistant
(661) 636-4358
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Full time positions
Participants:
Full time M-F
8:00 a.m. –5:00 p.m.
Tutor/Mentor
K-12 Students in Bakersfield, Delano, Lamont, Shafter, Buttonwillow
(Must be High School graduate, or High School Equivalent Diploma (e.g. GED)) |
Office Hours:
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. –5:00 p.m.
(661) 636-478
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- By
August 31, the Migrant MATES will strive to achieve the
following:
-Tutored students will achieve at least one of four academic goals by
the end of the school year: Graduate from high school or earn a GED;
Improve grades in Language Arts and/or Math; Move up one level on State
Tests.
-AMC members will demonstrate improvements in skills and knowledge
related to leadership, tutoring and migrant
services. -Recruite at least 40 community
volunteers to provide short-term service in the Reading is Fundamental
(RIF) during the program
year.
-Out-of-School Youth mentored by and serving alongside the Americorps
Members will return to school and graduate or earn their GEDs .
*Note: Participants receive
$2,363 educational award at end of service (one year)
Every member if
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4. Employers Training Resource
(Career Services Center)
2001 28th Street
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Contact: Juan Vega Jr. Analyst
juanv@co.kern.ca.us
(661) 336-6934
Rosa DeLeon, Career Advisor
(661) 336-6921
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Over 150 different vocational training programs located
throughout Kern County.
Job Training courses available.
- Vocational training
- Job search services
- Work
experience
- On the job training
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Office Hours:
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
For potential clients please refer them to 1-800-334-5670
or
(661) 336-6820
Stockdale CSC
South East CSC
Lamont CSC
Shafter CSC
Delano CSC
Taft CSC
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- Target group: 18 yrs. or older.
- In order to better serve the community, the ETR needs for all potential clients to attend a mandatory orientation session.
- Orientation days and times vary according to each CSC location
- Call for the CSC nearest you
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5. Career Beginnings- CSUB
9001 Stockdale Highway
Bakersfield, CA 93311
Contact: Peter Rivera
(661)665-6777 phone
(661) 665-6502 fax
Academic Advisor
Davina Hoyt
335-7574
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Target population:
Juniors and Seniors
in high school
OSY 18-21
Work Study
Remedial Courses: Math and English
Year Round Program
Workshops
Mentoring Program
Community Service Projects
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Office Hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Office numbers:
(661)665-6777 phone
(661)665-6502 fax
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ETR funded
Eligibility:
Low income
Meet certain barriers
criteria
Bilingual staff
Field trips
Career Fair
Cultural Activities
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6. Regional Occupational Center
Kern High School District Regional Occupational Center
501 So. Mt. Vernon Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
Contact: Randy Townsend
(661) 831-3327 phone
(661) 398-8239 fax
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Provides an extensive curriculum, including
skilled training in occupational fields.
Low student teacher ratio.
Career information
Career planning
Employment placement
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Office Hours
Monday-Friday
7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Web site: http://www.khsd.k12.ca.us/roc |
The mission of the ROC is to prepare high school
students (juniors and seniors) and adults for entry level employment
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7. Kern Work Force 2000
Click HERE
for Work Force Web site
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Target population:
14-19 years old.
Limited English Proficiency (LEP) |
For more information contact your local high school
administrator/ counselor or click
here to visit the following web site.
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Work Force 2000 Academy is currently providing
education for approximately 750 at risk and recently out-of-school students
in Bakersfield, Shafter, Lamont, Lake Isabella, and surrounding areas of
Kern County.
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8. California MiniCorps-CSUB
9001 Stockdale Highway
Bakersfield, CA 93311
Contact:
Alma R. Kumar,
Coordinator
(661)654-2429 phone
(661)654-6745 fax
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Target population:
Any Community College / University student of migrant background or any
student who possesses key knowledge of the Migrant life style |
Office Hours:
site visitations
8:00a.m.-12:30p.m.
office
1:00p.m.-3:30p.m.
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This program is gear to serve and guide students
who are planning on becoming teachers.
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9. Westec Training Center
Postal address:
210 E. Center St., Taft
CA 93268, USA
Contact:
Mr. Dick Mallard,
WESTEC Director
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Short Term Certification
Early field experience/li>
Office machines available to students
Some offered in spanish or bilingual (english / spanish)
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Day and times vary based on the type of training
chosen
Telephone
(661)763-5161
or
866-493-7832(toll free)
fax (661)763-5162
Electronic mail: webmaster@westec.org
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Graduates experience a high percentage of placement
in the work force.
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10. GEAR UP,
California State University, Bakersfield
9001 Stockdale Highway
Bakersfield, CA 93311
Contact:
Rosa Ocampo,
Parent/Mentor Coordinator
(661) 665-6168 Phone
(661)665- 6521 Fax
E-mail:
rocampo@csub.edu
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GEAR UP prepares students to go to college by providing them with services in the following five areas:
- Academic support
- Guidance & counseling
- College readiness
- Career awareness
- Educational, motivational and cultural enrichment
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For more information contact:
Michelle Stoddard
(661) 664-2489 phone
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Early intervention program
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