ABOUT US
La Familia's Employment & Education Programs are geared towards helping young people get connected to meaningful work, impactful Job and Life Skills training, and learning experiences to help them progress past limiting barriers.
Our programs provide bi-weekly payment as clients complete various workshops, internships, and receive guidance and mentorship along the way. We cover everything from job readiness, work experience, employment assistance, to education opportunities.
To find out which program you qualify for, please fill out the Eligibility Survey when clicking the "I'm Interested" button.
Highwaytowork
Youth employment Program
Who Is It For?
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Ages: 14-21
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At-Promise (Formerly At-Risk - No referral required) or On Probation (PO referral required)
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Seeking Training or Job Opportunities
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Living in these cities:
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Hayward
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Tri-Cities (Union City, Fremont, Newark)
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Tri-Valley (Dublin, Pleasanton, Livermore)
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How much do you get paid?
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$15 per hour of work (up to 40 hours)
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$20 Stipend for each workshop completed (up to 8 workshops)
Where are the workshops?
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Virtually on Zoom or In-Person (by appointment)
WIOA
Career Readiness Program
How much do you get paid?
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$15 per hour of work (up to 60 hours)
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$25 per completed workshop
Where are the workshops?
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Virtually on Zoom or In-Person (by appointment)
For general program information
or potential partnerships:
Larry Ewings | (510) 935-2643
If you want to schedule an enrollment
or meet in-person:
Charmaine Ramos | (510) 963-9328
Contact
our projects
Ourpartners
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Alameda County Probation Dep't
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Alameda County Workforce
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Investment Opportunity Act
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UCPD
Who Is It For?
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Ages: 16-24
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Anyone not going to school (or enrolled in Adult School), in Foster Care, on Probation, Homeless, Couch-Surfing, Cal-Learn/Works, Low-Income, Etc.
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Need your diploma or GED, professional training, interested in the military, looking for a short-term certificate, in transition to college, employment needs
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Live in these cities:
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Tri-Cities (Union City, Fremont, Newark) and Tri-Valley (Dublin, Pleasanton, Livermore, Sunol)
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contact
Larry Ewings, Program Manager
Work Cell: 510-935-2643
Fax: 844-965-9130
Email: lewings@lafamiliacounseling.org
locations
Tri-Valley Location:
3278 Constitution Dr. Building 16. Livermore, CA 94551 | Mon-Fri: Appointment Only | 925-961-8045
Tri-Cities Location:
New Haven Adult School Campus: 725 Whipple Rd. W-22. Union City, CA 94587 | Mon-Fri: Appointment Only | 510-826-9266