TheJobMarket

There are few people in the world who couldn't benefit from a little more training. Getting extra training can help place you in a new career, or give you a better chance at getting the job of your choice. If you've been out of work for a while, or simply want to brush up on your skills, check out your training options and learn, learn, learn.

Computer Learning:

Humboldt Regional Occupational Program
409 K Street
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-5627

The Humboldt Regional Occupational Program is offered through the Humboldt County Office of Education.  They offer computer training classes in the latest Windows and Office systems, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more.  In addition to classes offered inside The Job Market, they offer classes at the Fortuna High School targeting professionals and others interested in boosting their computer skills.  For the Fortuna Fall 2012 schedule, click here. 

Laid-off/Dislocated Workers Services:

Employment Training Division of Humboldt County
930 Sixth Street
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-4600

The Employment Training Division of Humboldt County can provide individuals who meet federally mandated eligibility requirements with the training and services they need to get and keep a job. We assist adults who have seriously attempted, but have been unable to find suitable employment. We also work with people who have been laid off or have lost their job due to a business closure. Our goal is to help you become skilled, employed, and self-sufficient. Check the state Eligible Training Provider List to see what programs are authorized under this program.

To expand your training options, consider apprenticeships, military opportunities, online college programs, vocational schools, and these other local training sites!

Specialized Services

There are a number of local services designed to meet the unique employment needs of specific individuals or groups. These include services for the Disabled, Veterans, Native Americans, Senior Citizens, and Dislocated Workers. If you would benefit from the services of these agencies, please call the number indicated, or visit their website to obtain more information.

Native American Services

Northern California Indian Development Council, Inc.
241 F Street
Eureka, CA 95501
Monday-Friday, 8:00-5:00
(707) 445-8451
NCIDC provides on-the-job training and direct job placement to Indians (not affiliated with any specific tribe). The NCIDC also operates The American Indian Art and Gift Shop, located on the ground floor of the Carson Block Building. The shop assists Indian artists by providing a market for their products, and by training Indian people who need work experience to enter the job market.

California Indian Manpower Consortium, Inc.
P. O. Box 815
Hoopa, CA 95546
(530) 625-4331
(530) 625-4991
As part of Captain John Continuation High School's program, Hoopa Manpower offers services including summer training and work experiences for Indian youth; tutoring for Native American students; workshops on parenting; and field trips designed to enhance Indian youth's awareness of career options.

The Center for Indian Community Development
Humboldt State University
(707) 826-3711
The Center is becoming increasingly involved with business and economic development activities. Staff work to help develop skilled managers and skilled workers. They help candidates acquire business-startup and working capital; and to identify market opportunities and procure sales contracts.

 
Disabled Services

State Disability Insurance
409 K Street, Second Floor
Eureka, CA 95501
(800) 480-3287
To qualify for disability insurance, you must be a California worker who has paid into State Disability, and must be under a doctor's care, unable to do regular work, and suffering from a loss in wages. Other restrictions may apply. Workers covered by SDI are also covered by Paid Family Leave (PFL) Insurance, a program for individuals who take time off of work to care for a seriously ill child, spouse, parent, or registered domestic partner, or to bond with a new child.

Humboldt County Social Services Branch
929 Koster Street
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 445-6103
(707) 441-2096
The Humboldt County Social Services Branch offers cash assistance, food stamps, MediCal and CMSP to eligible families and individuals. The Welfare-to-Work program assists clients with childcare, transportation and work-related training expenses while working or looking for work. We will assist you becoming self-sufficient.

California Department of Rehabilitation
1330 Bayshore Way
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 445-6300
(707) 441-5833
Provides training, employment opportunities, and job skills to people with disabilities.

Social Security Administration
3144 Broadway
Eureka, CA 95501
Monday-Friday, 9:00-4:00
(707) 445-9610
Fax (707) 822-7167
The Social Security Administration works to assist Social Security beneficiaries with disabilities to achieve employment by providing education about programs and services that facilitate entry into the workforce. These programs include benefit payments, work incentives, Plans To Achieve Self Support (PASS), and income disregards. There is a new tool on the Social Security web site to help determine whether you qualify for benefits. Click here to begin the process.

HCAR/Baybridge
P. O. Box 2010
Eureka, CA 95502
(707) 444-9631
(707) 443-0781
Provides job placement and coaching services to adults with developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, and psychiatric disabilities.

Humboldt County Mental Health Department
720 Wood Street
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 268-2900
(707) 476-4050
The SUCCESS program is a cooperative program between Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services Mental Health Branch and California Department of Rehabilitation and it is designed to assist consumers who have expressed an interest in employment. The services offered to SUCCESS consumers are volunteer work, job exploration, resume development, application preparation, interviewing techniques, job development, direct placement, and disability benefits information and planning. The Vocational Counselors at SUCCESS are available to help the employer and employee in a number of ways, such as, job search, problem solving, job coaching, adjustment to work, job performance, and retention. SUCCESS supports consumers whose long-term goal is employment.