Program Duration: January 25th - May 21st, 2021
Times: 1-8PM M, T, W & Th
Location: Online Courses through Zoom offered by College of Alameda & JVS
Program Overview: Get prepared to perform well on apprenticeship and civil service exams with this free 16-week pre-apprenticeship program. Union apprenticeships and careers at public agencies (ex. Automotive and transit agencies) offer great benefits and opportunities for advancement. Skilled trades jobs like mechanic & machinists are in high demand. Women and job seekers with previous conviction histories are encouraged to apply.
This part-time program provides:
- Preparation for success in the union apprenticeship and civil service process
- Instruction in math, test-taking strategies, and spatial and mechanical reasoning
- Paid on-the-job training at Bay Area Transit / Automotive public agencies
- Referral to local apprenticeship and civil service testing opportunities
- Job search skills, interview prep, and resume assistance
- Site tours of potential employment sites at water and wastewater agencies
- Stipend and financial assistance for books, transportation, GED preparation, and childcare
- Post-training assistance with job placement and referral to apprentice testing opportunities
Application Process:
- Fill out the online application below
- Eligible applicants will be contacted for a phone screen
- Attend a math test prep class (strongly recommended)
- Attend a required math assessment and in-person interview
- High-scoring applicants will be accepted
- Selected candidates will be invited to attend a mandatory Welcome Orientation & On-boarding Session.
Eligibility:
- Age 18 or older by January 25th, 2021?*
- Authorized to work in the US by January 25th, 2021
- Able to obtain a driver’s license
- GED or HS Diploma (preferred)
- Interest in the skilled trades in the Automotive / Diesel Industry
- Able to register at Collegeof Alameda for Spring 2021 classes
- Proof of Selective Services Registration (males only)
Application Deadline
The application for the Automotive / Diesel Pre-Apprenticeship program will close on November 20th, 2020 at midnight.