Workforce Development

OCASA has brought together representatives from Peralta community colleges, OUSD, Oakland’s workforce development office, elected officials and community organizations to plan for workforce needs created by Prop 49 implementation. A new course is being created within the community colleges and a course path developed for entry level workers. This page contains links to information regarding much of this work.

Career Path with Matching Coursework

• Concept Overview – grid of career path and possible coursework at each level

First Semester Courses

• Outline of Courses – 8 unit path for entry level workers
• Introduction to Youth Development – this is the key new first semester course approved Dec 12

Career Fair – Held on January 24, 2007 at the Laney College campus, to bring together job seekers and employers

• Website – information about the fair
• Career Fair – initial flyer for Career Fair
• Oakland After School Job Board – a place to post jobs and resumes

Meeting Participants – Ongoing since August 2006

• Participants – invited and others involved

Initial Budgets and Sustainability 

• Large Budget – document to try to capture various aspects of costs associated with workforce development

Item(s) in yellow are those recommended for people new to our efforts.

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updated January 26, 2006