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Jobs and Job Training

Berkeley First Source Program
Hundreds of local jobs open up in West Berkeley each year -- Qualified Berkeley residents have first priority for interviews through city's referral system.
Contact: City of Berkeley

* Berkeley First Source Program (Construction)
Refers/trains qualified applicants, including minority and women workers.
CONTACT: Dasco Munoz, Veterans Assistance Center (510) 649-4853,or Alison Page (510) 644-6085

* Berkeley JobStart Collaborative
On-site, off-site and custom-designed employee training programs provided by a consortium of local nonprofit and public agencies, including Vista College, Berkeley High School, Berkeley Oakland Support Services, Adelante, and Women's Emplyment Resource Corporation.
CONTACT: Rene Perez, City of Berkeley (510)644-6085 or Shirley Fogarino, Vista College (510)841-8431 x267).