Job Training and Apprenticeship
Learn new skills through internships, vocational training (online and in-person), apprenticeships, and volunteering.
Enroll in a resume writing workshop where you can earn to create an effective resume or improve the one you already have in this instructor-led course.
200 universities 620+ free online courses
Free online learning outside of SFPL. From ClassCentral MOOC Report. Here are the topics: Computer Science, Programming, Business, Personal Development, Data Science, Art & Design, Health & Medicine, Engineering, Education & Teaching, Humanities, Science, Mathematics and Social Sciences.
AAUW Work Smart - Free self-paced online salary negotication workshop
AAUW Work Smart Online is a free self-paced online salary negotiation workshop presented by the Friends of the Commission on the Status of Women. The workshops are designed to empower women with the skills and confidence to negotiate for fair pay. Participants learn how to research competitive salaries, articulate their skills, qualifications, experience, ask for and get the pay they deserve.
Massive List of Chinese Language MOOC Providers
Chinese language Massive Open Online Courses.
Enroll in a resume writing workshop where you can earn to create an effective resume or improve the one you already have in this instructor-led course.
(see also Young Adults for more training options)
Quality apprenticeship programs with the City & County of San Francisco.
CityBuild Academy for Men & Women
CityBuild Academy aims to meet the demands of the construction industry by providing comprehensive pre-apprenticeship and construction administration training to San Francisco residents. Women are highly encouraged to apply.
Internships (administrative and clinical) and job placement support. Assistance with employment portfolio development, resume and interviewing workshops, access to employer networks and job readiness training.
TechSF - Technology Training Program
TechSF is designed to help those who are underemployed/unemployed from the technology or multimedia fields and offers advanced IT job training, support and employment services.
Build in-demand skills, make connections and find jobs to transform your life – at no cost. Healthcare, financial services and technology programs offer industry connections and a strong training background.
Check out JVS's collaboration with Grow with Google team offering an online IT Support Training Program.
Climb Hire prepares working adults age 24-33 for in-demand Salesforce Administrator roles at growing companies committed to building an inclusive workforce. Programs run evenings and weekends.
A national non-profit organization that helps work-authorized, skilled immigrants rebuild their professional careers in the U.S. Provides professional job-search training and access to employers with global talent needs.
Apprenticeships for women who want to work in the trades. Their mission: outreach, recruitment, retention and leadership development for women in blue- collar skilled craft jobs.
CHEFS _ Episcopal Community Services
CHEFS is a 5-month culinary training program that provides instruction in technical and professional skills enhancement necessary for entry into the food service industry.
SF Clean City Coalition - Employment & Training
Transitional Employment through Community Improvement: job readiness, job retention; with high success rates.
Students receive the skills needed to succeed in today’s workforce - at no cost to them. Ages 17 - 28.
City Extension - City College of San Francisco
Provides a diverse selection of not-for-credit workshops to support lifelong learning and personal enrichment.
Working Adult Degree Program - City College of San Francisco
WAPD is designed for students who want to attain their Associate degree while fulfilling general education requirements that are transferable for a Bachelor’s degree.
Homebridge provides home care and supportive services to clients throughout the Bay Area, trains thousands of caregivers, and partners with hospitals to safely transition patients home.
In the Job Readiness Program, participants will learn how to set goals and achieve a timeline of success toward that dream job. They will be given the tools and guidance to craft a resume based on their own experiences and apply that same information to their LinkedIn profile.
Arriba Juntos - Employment Training Programs
Offers training programs in health care, technology, ESL and others.
NOT JUST FOR THE ELDERLY; Free help with job search assistance, classes and training programs in healthcare, culinary, custodial and office skills.
Offers free employment counseling, training, support service referrals and job readiness training. Programs include hospitality, security, hospital non-clinic worker, construction administration, construction and more.
Mission Language and Vocational School, Inc.
A community-based education center for Latinos which provides free programs in culinary, administrative assistant, medical assistant and more.
Training and Apprenticeships - CA.gov
A wealth of information such as finding a training provider, on-the-job apprenticeships, resources for paying for job training and more.
California Apprenticeship Programs - Department of Industrial Relations
Find an apprenticeship through the Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS) with public works projects or an electrician certification program.
Apprenticeship Programs - San Francisco Building Construction Trades Council
Prepares individuals for a career in construction. Apprenticeships generally combine paid employment in construction with classroom study and homework. With very few exceptions, apprentices are not charged for tuition, books, or room and board.
California Apprenticeship Coordinators Association
Union apprenticeships.
L.E.N. Business & Language Institute
A Job Preparation Program for People of Diverse Cultures, LEN has focused offers on-the-job training and prepares individuals for employment within the supportive housing sector and property management.
Volunteer Opportunities
Learn new skills and grow your career by volunteering.
Directory of nonprofit organizations in the Bay Area.
Internships
Idealist is a non-profit that connects people to the resources, community, and opportunities they need to take action and create a better world. Find jobs, volunteer opportunities and organizations.
USAJOBS - Students and Recent Graduates to Federal Careers
Internships for students and graduates looking to enter federal jobs.
The largest professional social media site on the web. Create an account, post your resume, research companies and more. Use LinkedIn to find internships and who is connected to them.
Search by city or company, learn about internship resources, such as interview tips, useful sample documents and more.
Find jobs and internships. Get discovered by employers with your up-to-date profile.
Features opportunities in a wide variety of sectors across the US and other large cities.
Computer classes at the Main Library and the Branches. Free and open to all.
Job Centers - SF Office of Economic and Workforce Development
Job Centers connects job seekers in San Francisco with training and employment opportunities in technology, healthcare, hospitality, construction, and other growing industries.
Goodwill San Francisco - Career Center
The Comprehensive Neighborhood Access Point. Offers a computer lab, computer workshops and wide variety of hands-on career services for free.
Provides digital literacy training, employment training, job placement and career advancement opportunities. All training in SPANISH and ENGLISH. Clases en ESPAÑOL e INGLES.
Provides drop-in computer use and classes.
SF Connected is a City and County of San Francisco program that provides free computer tutoring and support to older adults and adults with disabilities.
Computer classes, open drop-in time.
Provided at no fee, the program provides a place where job seekers can meet regularly with other career professionals to share job leads, provide support, and update their job search skills. Computer access with membership.
San Francisco State University - Library
Sign in to use computers with University ID number or with a Guest ID. Request at the Help Desk. Call for hours and current policy: 415-338-1854.
Computer labs on campus are available for use to any currently registered CCSF students. Free non-credit classes at 9 CCSF Centers.
Online Computer Literacy
Tutorials on computer and technology basics, math, reading, work and career and life skills. Para Español = www.gcfaprendelibre.org
Basic tutorials on computers, the Internet, job skills and more. En Español tambien.