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In Santa Cruz, we provide an array of employment, community living and day program services to individuals with developmental disabilities

Collects electronic waste including monitors, computers and accessories, televisions, stereos, DVD players and other electronic items. Also, accepts donations of clothing, and automobiles, running or not.

Categories

Electronic Waste Recycling
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Automobile Donation Programs
Job Finding Assistance
General Clothing Donation Programs

BASIC NEEDS | NECESIDADES BSICAS
Clothes / Ropa
Food Distribution / Despensa de alimentos

HEALTH | SALUD
Covered CA Enrollment / Inscripcin de Covered CA
Mental Health Counseling Servicios de consejera mental

DROP-IN ADVOCACY SERVICES | SERVICIOS DE APOYO DIRECTO
Information & Referral / Informacin y referencia
Legal Services / Servicios Jurdicos
Public Benefits Enrollment Inscripcin de beneficios pblicos
Translation / Traduccin

FOR PARENTS | PARA LOS PADRES
Parenting Education / Clases para padres

FOR KIDS | PARA LOS NIOS
Ho mework Tutoring / Club de tareas
Summer Lunch / Almuerzo de verano

TRAINING & EDUCATION | ENTRENAMIENTO Y EDUCACIN
Emergency Preparedness Preparacin para emergencias

TECH AND OFFICE | TECNOLOGA Y OFICINA
Computer Lab / Uso de computadora

STORM RELIEF
Assist in your recovery from the winter and spring storms with local fianancial assistance, federal relief navigation, clean-up tools, crisis counseling, and more.

Behavioral Health/ Mental Health Counseling

Categories

TANF
Diabetes Screening
Medicaid
Job Finding Assistance
Benefits Screening
Parenting Materials
Unemployment Insurance Benefits Assistance
General Health Education Programs
Nutrition Education
Youth Development
Disaster Relief/Recovery Organizations
Parenting Skills Classes
General Recreational Activities/Sports
Children's State/Local Health Insurance Programs
Advocacy
Landlord/Tenant Dispute Resolution
Disability Related Parenting Programs
Adult State/Local Health Insurance Programs
Health Insurance Information/Counseling
Summer Food Service Programs
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Tutoring Services
Co-Parenting Workshops
Outdoor Environmental Education
Family Resource Centers/Outreach
Blood Pressure Screening
Housing Advocacy Groups
Food Stamps/SNAP
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Food Safety Education
Food Pantries
Art Galleries/Exhibits

BASIC NEEDS | NECESIDADES BSICAS
Clothes / Ropa
Food Distribution / Despensa de alimentos

HEALTH | SALUD
Covered CA Enrollment / Inscripcin de Covered CA
Mental Health Counseling Servicios de consejera mental

DROP-IN ADVOCACY SERVICES | SERVICIOS DE APOYO DIRECTO
Information & Referral / Informacin y referencia
Legal Services / Servicios Jurdicos
Public Benefits Enrollment Inscripcin de beneficios pblicos
Translation / Traduccin

FOR PARENTS | PARA LOS PADRES
Parenting Education / Clases para padres

FOR KIDS | PARA LOS NIOS
Ho mework Tutoring / Club de tareas
Summer Lunch / Almuerzo de verano

TRAINING & EDUCATION | ENTRENAMIENTO Y EDUCACIN
Emergency Preparedness Preparacin para emergencias

TECH AND OFFICE | TECNOLOGA Y OFICINA
Computer Lab / Uso de computadora

STORM RELIEF
Assist in your recovery from the winter and spring storms with local fianancial assistance, federal relief navigation, clean-up tools, crisis counseling, and more.

Behavioral Health/ Mental Health Counseling

Categories

TANF
Diabetes Screening
Medicaid
Job Finding Assistance
Benefits Screening
Parenting Materials
Unemployment Insurance Benefits Assistance
General Health Education Programs
Nutrition Education
Youth Development
Disaster Relief/Recovery Organizations
Parenting Skills Classes
General Recreational Activities/Sports
Children's State/Local Health Insurance Programs
Advocacy
Landlord/Tenant Dispute Resolution
Disability Related Parenting Programs
Adult State/Local Health Insurance Programs
Health Insurance Information/Counseling
Summer Food Service Programs
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Tutoring Services
Co-Parenting Workshops
Outdoor Environmental Education
Family Resource Centers/Outreach
Blood Pressure Screening
Housing Advocacy Groups
Food Stamps/SNAP
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Food Safety Education
Food Pantries
Art Galleries/Exhibits
Treatment Focus: Helping individuals maintain sobriety and transition to independent living
Casa Pacific is part of an innovative project centered around work and meaningful daily activities, as the core of the co-occurring disorders treatment approach. Residents attend the Community Connection's Mariposa Center to learn vocational skills and participate in various volunteer jobs, or they participate in the Community Action Board's Alcanse work crew. Other activities include socialization, recreation, accessing community resources, on-site recovery meetings and individualized attention to assist residents in maintaining sobriety, reaching their personal goals, and transitioning into independent community living

Categories

General Addictions/Substance Use Disorder Support Groups
Job Finding Assistance
Alcohol Use Disorder Counseling
Drug Use Disorder Support Groups
Vocational/Trade High Schools
Homeless Employment Programs
Drug Use Disorder Counseling
Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups
Employment Preparation

BASIC NEEDS | NECESIDADES BSICAS
Food Distribution / Despensa de alimentos

HEALTH | SALUD
Covered CA Enrollment / Inscripcin de Covered CA
Mental Health Counseling Servicios de consejera mental

DROP-IN ADVOCACY SERVICES | SERVICIOS DE APOYO DIRECTO
Information & Referral / Informacin y referencia
Public Benefits Enrollment Inscripcin de beneficios pblicos
Translation / Traduccin

FOR PARENTS | PARA LOS PADRES
Parenting Education / Clases para padres

FOR KIDS | PARA LOS NIOS
Homework Tutoring / Club de tareas

TRAINING & EDUCATION | ENTRENAMIENTO Y EDUCACIN
Emergency Preparedness Preparacin para emergencias
Literacy Classes / Clases de alfabetizacin

STORM RELIEF
Assist in your recovery from the winter and spring storms with local fianancial assistance, federal relief navigation, clean-up tools, crisis counseling, and more.

Behavioral Health/ Counseling


Categories

Tutoring Services
Case/Care Management
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Health Insurance Premium Assistance
Children's State/Local Health Insurance Programs
Family Resource Centers/Outreach
Disability Related Parenting Programs
Housing Counseling
Ethnic Advocacy Groups
Housing Advocacy Groups
TANF
Youth Development
Co-Parenting Workshops
Unemployment Insurance Benefits Assistance
Food Banks/Food Distribution Warehouses
Health Insurance Information/Counseling
Tenant Rights Information/Counseling
Food Donation Programs
Parenting Skills Classes
Student Counseling Services
Advocacy
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Job Finding Assistance
General Counseling Services
Disaster Relief/Recovery Organizations
Medicaid
Identification Application/Replacement Clinics
Food Stamps/SNAP
Food Pantries
Child Advocacy Centers
Parenting Materials
Adult State/Local Health Insurance Programs

Workforce Santa Cruz County offers specialized programs for young adults (16-24) and adult (18+) job seekers and employees, including members of our community with disabilities, military veterans, and dislocated workers. Our services offer wide range of programs to improve skills, discover career pathways, participate in training, and more:

. CalJOBS: CalJOBS is California's online resource to help job seekers navigate the state's workforce services. You can search and apply for jobs, create rsums, find education and training, download the CalJOBS app, and more.
. Young Adults: Get help to develop skills, search and apply for jobs, network and connect to community resources.
. Dislocated Workers: If you are 18 years or older, access our no-cost services to find a stable job or training for a new career. We can help you figure out what kind of career would be best for you through customized services specific to individuals who have been terminated or laid off, or have received a notice of termination or layoff.
. Veterans: Veterans Career Services are available for unemployed and underemployed veterans and their spouses and include access to training, job search and placement assistance, and other supportive services.
. Training: Workforce Santa Cruz County provides adult (18+) and youth (16-24) job seekers and employees with access to a wide range of programs to improve skills, discover career pathways, participate in training, and so much more. Eligible youth may co-enroll in both youth and adult programs.

Learn more: https://workforcescc.com/job-seekers/

Categories

Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Fairs/Exhibitions
Youth Employment Programs
Computer Access Aids
Career Entrance Examinations
Social Skills Training
Ex-Offender Employment Programs
Homeless Employment Programs
Return to Education Support
Youth Work Permits
Workshops/Symposiums
Public Access Computers/Tools
Job Finding Assistance
Employment Preparation
Veteran Employment Programs
Survivors/victims services: Case Manager, System Navigator, Immigration services, Legal services, Support Groups
Legal Services: immigration services; U-Visas
Financial Services: job search; rental assistance
Education Services: Tutoring & homework support

Serve victims/survivors who are impacted by the following crimes:
Bullying (Verbal, Cyber, or Physical);Child sexual abuse/assault;DUI/DWI Incidents;Mass violence (domestic/international);Survivors of homicide victims;Teen dating victimization.

Serve victims/survivors who are:
Currently under supervision (probation/parole);Experiencing Homelessness;Immigrant/refugees/asylum seekers;LGBTQ+;Undocumented;Victim with limited English proficiency.

Categories

Job Finding Assistance
Employment Preparation
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Tutoring Services
Child Abuse Support Groups
Rent Payment Assistance
Youth Employment Programs
Crime Witness Support
General Crime Victim Assistance
Crime Victim/Witness Counseling
Crime Victim Support Groups

Workforce Santa Cruz County offers specialized programs for young adults (16-24) and adult (18+) job seekers and employees, including members of our community with disabilities, military veterans, and dislocated workers. Our services offer wide range of programs to improve skills, discover career pathways, participate in training, and more:

. CalJOBS: CalJOBS is California's online resource to help job seekers navigate the state's workforce services. You can search and apply for jobs, create rsums, find education and training, download the CalJOBS app, and more.
. Young Adults: Get help to develop skills, search and apply for jobs, network and connect to community resources.
. Dislocated Workers: If you are 18 years or older, access our no-cost services to find a stable job or training for a new career. We can help you figure out what kind of career would be best for you through customized services specific to individuals who have been terminated or laid off, or have received a notice of termination or layoff.
. Veterans: Veterans Career Services are available for unemployed and underemployed veterans and their spouses and include access to training, job search and placement assistance, and other supportive services.
. Training: Workforce Santa Cruz County provides adult (18+) and youth (16-24) job seekers and employees with access to a wide range of programs to improve skills, discover career pathways, participate in training, and so much more. Eligible youth may co-enroll in both youth and adult programs.

Learn more: https://workforcescc.com/job-seekers/

Categories

Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Fairs/Exhibitions
Youth Employment Programs
Computer Access Aids
Career Entrance Examinations
Social Skills Training
Ex-Offender Employment Programs
Homeless Employment Programs
Return to Education Support
Youth Work Permits
Workshops/Symposiums
Public Access Computers/Tools
Job Finding Assistance
Employment Preparation
Veteran Employment Programs

The programs and services we offer provide employers with information needed to connect to local business services that will help solve your productivity issues, ensuring you have access to skilled workers and to quality training to upskill current employees. Workforce services for employers are available and most of the resources are provided to the employer at little to no cost. Workforce Santa Cruz County is ready to work with your business to achieve more!

. On the Job Training: Learn about employer subsidies and support to train employees.
. Recruiting: Hire new talent, retain employees, and assist with layoffs;
. Resources: Find a directory of workforce contacts who will connect your business to services, get information about workforce tax credits, and learn how to access labor market data, or connect with small business consulting.
. Rapid Re-employment Services: learn how to support lay-off affected staff with their next step and to lower unemployment claims

Learn more: https://workforcescc.com/employers/

Categories

Veteran Employment Programs
Business Financing
Labor Relations
Business Registration/Licensing
Unemployment Benefits Fraud Reporting
Business Continuity Consultation Programs
Workshops/Symposiums
Veteran High School Diploma Programs
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
State Unemployment Insurance
Labor Standards and Practices
Business Assistance Services
Business Tax Information
Unemployment Insurance Benefits Assistance
Business Recruitment and Attraction
Veteran Membership Organizations
Conflict Resolution Training
Job Finding Assistance
Organizational Training Services

BASIC NEEDS | NECESIDADES BSICAS
Food Distribution / Despensa de alimentos

HEALTH | SALUD
Covered CA Enrollment / Inscripcin de Covered CA
Mental Health Counseling Servicios de consejera mental

DROP-IN ADVOCACY SERVICES | SERVICIOS DE APOYO DIRECTO
Information & Referral / Informacin y referencia
Legal Services / Servicios Jurdicos
Public Benefits Enrollment Inscripcin de beneficios pblicos
Translation / Traduccin

FOR PARENTS | PARA LOS PADRES
Onsite WIC access / Acceso in situ a WIC
Parenting Education / Clases para padres

FOR KIDS | PARA LOS NIOS
Summer Lunch / Almuerzo de verano

STORM RELIEF
Assist in your recovery from the winter and spring storms with local fianancial assistance, federal relief navigation, clean-up tools, crisis counseling, and more.

Behavioral Health/ Counseling

Categories

Children's State/Local Health Insurance Programs
TANF
Food Banks/Food Distribution Warehouses
Nutrition Education
Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion
Parenting Skills Classes
Family Resource Centers/Outreach
Health Insurance Premium Assistance
Unemployment Insurance Benefits Assistance
Health Related Advocacy Groups
Identification Application/Replacement Clinics
Parent Support Groups
Disaster Unemployment Assistance
Parent/Child Activity Groups
Name/Personal Information Modification Assistance
Parent/Family Involvement in Education
Health Insurance Information/Counseling
Disability Related Parenting Programs
Immigrant Benefits Assistance
Food Stamps/SNAP
Job Finding Assistance
Summer Food Service Programs
Disaster Relief/Recovery Organizations
Workers Compensation Benefits Assistance
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Food Safety Education
Food Pantries
Health Care Discount Enrollment Programs
Food Donation Programs
Brown Bag Food Programs
Directory Assistance
Co-Parenting Workshops
Parenting Materials
General Health Education Programs
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Services Include:
Unemployment Assistance (UI application/access point)
OSHA Training
OJT On-the -job training opportunities
On site Job readiness training/Job placement assistance
Vocational English as a second language (VESL)/GED Preparation


Housing Assistance

Categories

Housing Counseling
Job Finding Assistance
Employment Preparation
Youth Employment Programs
Transitional Housing/Shelter
Personal Financial Counseling
Employment Physical Examinations
In Home Supportive Services Subsidies
Financial Literacy Training
Employment Related Fingerprinting
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
What to Be is a weekly show where we interview inspiring people from a variety of careers to learn about what their job entails and how they got there. You can listen to episodes every Sunday at 7pm on 90.7fm KSQD Santa Cruz or go to https://what-to-be.pinecast.co/.

Categories

Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Leadership Development
Job Finding Assistance
Youth Development
Adult/Child Mentoring Programs
Career Entrance Examinations

Workforce Santa Cruz County offers specialized programs for young adults (16-24) and adult (18+) job seekers and employees, including members of our community with disabilities, military veterans, and dislocated workers. Our services offer wide range of programs to improve skills, discover career pathways, participate in training, and more:

. CalJOBS: CalJOBS is California's online resource to help job seekers navigate the state's workforce services. You can search and apply for jobs, create rsums, find education and training, download the CalJOBS app, and more.
. Young Adults: Get help to develop skills, search and apply for jobs, network and connect to community resources.
. Dislocated Workers: If you are 18 years or older, access our no-cost services to find a stable job or training for a new career. We can help you figure out what kind of career would be best for you through customized services specific to individuals who have been terminated or laid off, or have received a notice of termination or layoff.
. Veterans: Veterans Career Services are available for unemployed and underemployed veterans and their spouses and include access to training, job search and placement assistance, and other supportive services.
. Training: Workforce Santa Cruz County provides adult (18+) and youth (16-24) job seekers and employees with access to a wide range of programs to improve skills, discover career pathways, participate in training, and so much more. Eligible youth may co-enroll in both youth and adult programs.

Learn more: https://workforcescc.com/job-seekers/

Categories

Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Fairs/Exhibitions
Youth Employment Programs
Computer Access Aids
Career Entrance Examinations
Social Skills Training
Ex-Offender Employment Programs
Homeless Employment Programs
Return to Education Support
Youth Work Permits
Workshops/Symposiums
Public Access Computers/Tools
Job Finding Assistance
Employment Preparation
Veteran Employment Programs
Operates a career center where people can have access to computers, fax, copy machines, online job banks, job posting boards, job search assistance, resume assistance, job fairs, computer and typing testing and certification, referrals and information on local resources. Vocational rehabilitation service is described separately.

Categories

Vocational/Trade High Schools
Employment Preparation
Continuing Education
Public Access Computers/Tools
Job Finding Assistance
Public Internet Access Sites
General Education Advocacy
Debt/Overspending Support Groups
Return to Education Support
Education Advocacy Groups
Debt Consolidation Services
Life Skills Education
These services include work skills development, community engagement, job readiness, placement and retention assistance, youth leadership training, and work skills crews. The Alcance program serves youth with employment services, tutoring, mentorship, and community Engagement. Academic Advising, Behaviorial & Mental Health Services, Career Counseling, Career Exploration, Community Advocacy, Cultural and Recreational Activities, Family Workshops, Financial Literacy, Job/Internship Placement, Socio Emotional Learning, Technology Support Services, Tutoring Services, Technical Skills Training, Youth Advocacy/Civic Engagement

Categories

Employment/Retirement Related Support Groups
Employment Discrimination Assistance
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Occupation Related Support Groups
Veteran Employment Programs
Youth Employment Programs
Ex-Offender Employment Programs
Homeless Employment Programs
Youth Development
Vocational/Trade High Schools
Leadership Development
General Crime Victim Assistance
Employment Preparation
Return to Education Support
Job Finding Assistance
Youth/Student Support Groups

Youth Services: ACADEMIC SUPPORT, CAREER EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & WELLNESS, YOUTH LEADERSHIP

Categories

Career Entrance Examinations
General Recreational Activities/Sports
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Job Finding Assistance
Employment Related Advocacy Groups
Assistive Technology Information
Advocacy
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Youth Centers
Youth/Student Support Groups
Youth Employment Programs
Employment Preparation
Education Advocacy Groups
Technical/Trade Schools
Youth Development

Sueos provides job readiness, career development, paid work experience/internships, academic support, and other supportive services to eligible youth in Santa Cruz County.

Youth Services: ACADEMIC SUPPORT, CAREER EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT, SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SUPPORT

Categories

Tutoring Services
Youth Employment Programs
Banking and Financial Services
Youth Centers
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Career Entrance Examinations
Academic Counseling
Job Finding Assistance
Technical/Trade Schools
Youth Development
Youth/Student Support Groups
Organizational Consultation/Technical Assistance
Student Financial Aid Offices
Personal Financial Counseling
Financial Literacy Training
Student Financial Aid

Services offer:

  • Clothes and Food Stipends
  • Case Management for vital documentation, public benefits (Calfresh, general assistance, SSI, SSDI), employment (Job Finding) , and housing navigation.
  • Volunteer opportunities
  • Donations: Clothing, hygiene supplies, blankets


Categories

Birth Certificates
Housing Counseling
Social Security Numbers
Work Clothing
Employment Related Fingerprinting
Work Clothing Donation Programs
Social Security Retirement Benefits
Winter Clothing Donation Programs
Homeless Employment Programs
Food Pantries
Ex-Offender Employment Programs
Social Security Disability Insurance
Employment Preparation
Food Stamps/SNAP
Employment Physical Examinations
General Clothing Donation Programs
Identification Application/Replacement Clinics
General Clothing Provision
Job Finding Assistance

The programs and services we offer provide employers with information needed to connect to local business services that will help solve your productivity issues, ensuring you have access to skilled workers and to quality training to upskill current employees. Workforce services for employers are available and most of the resources are provided to the employer at little to no cost. Workforce Santa Cruz County is ready to work with your business to achieve more!

. On the Job Training: Learn about employer subsidies and support to train employees.
. Recruiting: Hire new talent, retain employees, and assist with layoffs;
. Resources: Find a directory of workforce contacts who will connect your business to services, get information about workforce tax credits, and learn how to access labor market data, or connect with small business consulting.
. Rapid Re-employment Services: learn how to support lay-off affected staff with their next step and to lower unemployment claims

Learn more: https://workforcescc.com/employers/

Categories

Veteran Employment Programs
Business Financing
Labor Relations
Business Registration/Licensing
Unemployment Benefits Fraud Reporting
Business Continuity Consultation Programs
Workshops/Symposiums
Veteran High School Diploma Programs
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
State Unemployment Insurance
Labor Standards and Practices
Business Assistance Services
Business Tax Information
Unemployment Insurance Benefits Assistance
Business Recruitment and Attraction
Veteran Membership Organizations
Conflict Resolution Training
Job Finding Assistance
Organizational Training Services
Survivors/victims services: Case Manager, System Navigator, Immigration services, Legal services, Support Groups
Legal Services: immigration services; U-Visas
Financial Services: job search; rental assistance
Education Services: Tutoring & homework support

Serve victims/survivors who are impacted by the following crimes:
Bullying (Verbal, Cyber, or Physical);Child sexual abuse/assault;DUI/DWI Incidents;Mass violence (domestic/international);Survivors of homicide victims;Teen dating victimization.

Serve victims/survivors who are:
Currently under supervision (probation/parole);Experiencing Homelessness;Immigrant/refugees/asylum seekers;LGBTQ+;Undocumented;Victim with limited English proficiency.

Categories

Job Finding Assistance
Employment Preparation
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Tutoring Services
Child Abuse Support Groups
Rent Payment Assistance
Youth Employment Programs
Crime Witness Support
General Crime Victim Assistance
Crime Victim/Witness Counseling
Crime Victim Support Groups
What to Be is a weekly show where we interview inspiring people from a variety of careers to learn about what their job entails and how they got there. You can listen to episodes every Sunday at 7pm on 90.7fm KSQD Santa Cruz or go to https://what-to-be.pinecast.co/.

Categories

Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Leadership Development
Job Finding Assistance
Youth Development
Adult/Child Mentoring Programs
Career Entrance Examinations