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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

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

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

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

Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Employment Related Fingerprinting
Transitional Housing/Shelter
In Home Supportive Services Subsidies
Personal Financial Counseling
Financial Literacy Training
Youth Employment Programs
Job Finding Assistance
Employment Preparation
Housing Counseling
Employment Physical Examinations

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

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

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

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

Certificates/Forms Assistance
Job Finding Assistance
Brown Bag Food Programs
Disability Related Parenting Programs
Health Insurance Premium Assistance
Parent Support Groups
Summer Food Service Programs
Parenting Skills Classes
Children's State/Local Health Insurance Programs
Food Pantries
Health Insurance Information/Counseling
Health Related Advocacy Groups
Food Donation Programs
Parent/Child Activity Groups
Disaster Unemployment Assistance
Health Care Discount Enrollment Programs
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Immigrant Benefits Assistance
Food Safety Education
Unemployment Insurance Benefits Assistance
TANF
Food Banks/Food Distribution Warehouses
General Health Education Programs
Family Resource Centers/Outreach
Name/Personal Information Modification Assistance
Directory Assistance
Co-Parenting Workshops
Parent/Family Involvement in Education
Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion
Workers Compensation Benefits Assistance
Nutrition Education
Food Stamps/SNAP
Parenting Materials
Disaster Relief/Recovery Organizations
Identification Application/Replacement Clinics
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

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

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

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

Categories

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

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

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

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

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
Food Banks/Food Distribution Warehouses
Housing Advocacy Groups
Identification Application/Replacement Clinics
Children's State/Local Health Insurance Programs
Food Stamps/SNAP
Food Pantries
Disaster Relief/Recovery Organizations
Child Advocacy Centers
Medicaid
Health Insurance Premium Assistance
Housing Counseling
Adult State/Local Health Insurance Programs
Parenting Skills Classes
Co-Parenting Workshops
Food Donation Programs
Job Finding Assistance
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Advocacy
TANF
Parenting Materials
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Student Counseling Services
Tenant Rights Information/Counseling
Health Insurance Information/Counseling
Family Resource Centers/Outreach
Disability Related Parenting Programs
General Counseling Services
Ethnic Advocacy Groups
Youth Development
Case/Care Management
Unemployment Insurance Benefits Assistance
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 Discrimination Assistance
Job Finding Assistance
Employment Preparation
Homeless Employment Programs
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Youth Employment Programs
Youth/Student Support Groups
Youth Development
Employment/Retirement Related Support Groups
Vocational/Trade High Schools
Occupation Related Support Groups
General Crime Victim Assistance
Veteran Employment Programs
Return to Education Support
Leadership Development
Ex-Offender 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

General Education Advocacy
Vocational/Trade High Schools
Return to Education Support
Education Advocacy Groups
Life Skills Education
Employment Preparation
Job Finding Assistance
Debt/Overspending Support Groups
Public Access Computers/Tools
Continuing Education
Public Internet Access Sites
Debt Consolidation Services