"Finding employment remains one of the single greatest concerns for Newcomers."

A primary goal of CNSC is to provide technical job training to residents of the San Francisco Bay Area. Many new immigrants are unfamiliar with hiring practices in the U.S. They don't know where to look, how to apply, and what to expect once they land a job. Through a grant from the Mayor's Office of Community Development, CNSC is able to provide Job Preparation Workshops offering newcomers information about employee rights and hiring procedures. Jane Chan, State Employment Development Department representative, has been working with CNSC for 17 years. She provids bilingual job counseling and referrals. In 1998, these collaborative efforts placed over 600 individuals into jobs.

One major service offered by the CNSC is an extensive Job Training and Referral Program. One of the greatest needs of newly arrived immigrants is to find stable, well-compensated employment. We provide job preparation workshops to offer newcomers information about community resources, employee rights, and typical hiring procedures.
Clients work closely with a counselor to identify their job interests and goals. If necessary, they are referred to available workshops to get the training they need. Clients are then helped with actual job placement with the assistance of the California Employment Development Department. CNSC has helped over 600 clients find jobs in a variety of industries. Jane Chan, State Employment Development Department representative, has been working with CNSC for 17 years, providing bilingual job counseling and referrals.

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Job Preparation Workshop for New Immigrants

Every Wednesday 3:00pm - 4:30pm
CNSC provides weekly Job Preparation Workshops for new immigrants. There is a State Employment Development Department Office right in the Newcomers Service Center to help immigrants looking for jobs. This weekly Workshop , sponsored by the Mayor's Office of Community Development, is designed mainly for new immigrants and focuses on Job Preparation. The Workshop consists of a 1.5 hour lecture that covers issues including Employment, Taxes, Medical Insurance, Social Security, and Societal Aspects of the United States. Participants also receive up-to-date informational handouts.

Janitorial Training for Cal-Works & PAES Recipients

Open Enrollment 8:30am - 4:00pm or 1 :OOpm - 8:30pm
This 15 month program consists of 6 months of Full-Time Job Training and 6 months of Job Retention. The Job Training includes 4 hours of on-the-job training under experienced and certified trainers and 3 hours of Vocational ESL daily. Participants will also receive individual Case Management Services and Job Readiness Workshops. A monthly stipend will be issued to each participant, and they will be given a recognized Certificate of Completion for the training. Job Interview Training and Placement Service.

Personal Assisted Employment Services (PEAS) provides a monthly stipend and Vocational-Related Education, Training and Supportive Services, helping the student to gain lasting employment and to become self-sufficient.

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