Getting Support

Free Coaching & Support

Individual and group coaching for job seekers

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In-Person Career Coaching at the Main Library

Coaching is helpful for self-inquiry and self-assessment, as well as to receive encouragement, guidance on best practices, structure and “homework” to stay on track. Free half hour 1-on-1 sessions are available by appointment. Your appointment will be in the Sycip Family Conference Room on the 4th floor. 

 

 

EDD

Career Advising

San Francisco Workforce Services also has career advisers to help you with resume review, mock interviewing, etc.

Office of Economic and Workforce development

Job Centers - SF Office of Economic and Workforce Development

Job Centers connects job seekers in San Francisco with training and employment opportunities in technology, healthcare, hospitality, construction, and other growing industries.

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JobNow

Provides live interactive online help combined with online resources to guide you through the necessary tasks to get a job.

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The SF LGBT Center - Employment Services

The Center offers a range of services, events and workshops tailored to support participants’ job searches, including networking opportunities with potential employers and training opportunities.

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Transgender Employment Program

The Trans Employment Program (TEP) at the SF LGBT Center is a unique, collaborative program designed to help create inclusive workplaces and jobs for trans* people. The TEP supports you through every aspect of the job search process and matches you with trans friendly employers

Jobs Forum

Job Forum - Wednesdays - 6:30 PM

Group support for free - Every Wednesday 6:30 to 8:30 pm. The Job Forum welcomes professionals who are serious and committed to finding the next great job or career. The majority of our participants have a college or other advanced degree and/or previous job or career experience. However, we welcome job seekers of all ages, skill levels and status of careers.

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Meetup.com

An online platform for finding people or groups with shared interests and activities, including jobs and careers. Find thousands of groups of interest and quite a few related to job search in SF alone.

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Eventbrite.com

Search Eventbrite.com for networking events in San Francisco and the wider Bay Area.

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Albert's List - Facebook

Albert's list is local and is on Facebook, has 39K members and is a place to ask a question, find help, get support and find jobs.

Job Clubs

Strategize, brainstorm and mingle with others

Jobs Forum

Job Forum - Wednesdays - 6:30 PM

Group support for free - Every Wednesday 6:30 to 8:30 pm. The Job Forum welcomes professionals who are serious and committed to finding the next great job or career. The majority of our participants have a college or other advanced degree and/or previous job or career experience. However, we welcome job seekers of all ages, skill levels and status of careers.

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Meetup.com

An online platform for finding people or groups with shared interests and activities, including jobs and careers. Find thousands of groups of interest and quite a few related to job search in SF alone.

Community Job Centers

Local centers that provide free drop-in assistance with your job search by offering classes, hiring events and guidance. Free registration may apply.

Office of Economic and Workforce development

Job Seekers Services: OEWD SF

Free services and opportunities for job seekers and career changers. Find classes and events, resources for people with disabilities, re-entry resources, veterans, vocational training in construction, health care, technology and more.

Americas job center

Office Locator - EDD - State of California

Search America's Job Center of California by zip code. The Access Service Points offer free assistance with career planning, job search assistance and retention services. Check their calendars at the link above for workshops and events at each location. Locations throughout San Francisco.

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JobsNow! Programs - SF Human Services Agency

JobsNOW! is not a community job center but it offers a variety of employment opportunities to current HSA clients of CalWORKs and CAAP as well as qualified youth transitioning out of the foster care system and single adults on CalFresh. Locations throughout San Francisco.

Goodwill

Goodwill San Francisco San Mateo Marin

The Comprehensive Access Point (CAP)-Offers personalized job search assistance. Get a CAP card and be assigned an employment specialist to assist you in your job search.

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Drop-In Career Center - Success Center (OEWD SF)

A non-profit social venture working to empower economic and social mobility for individuals and communities in the San Francisco Bay Area.

MEDA

MEDA - Mission Economic Development Agency

Get connected to technology, learn computer skills, prepare for job interviews, connect to job training opportunities, land a job, strengthen your personal finances and more. Se habla español.

JVS

JVS.org

JVS helps people build in-demand skills, make connections and find jobs to transform their lives. Their programs focus on industries that are hiring and can offer career path jobs, such as healthcare, financial services, technology and trades.

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FacesSF

Job Readiness assistance, job search, placement and retention services and more. Free.

Dress for Success

Dress for Success San Francisco

Free job programs for women of San Francisco. Job training, suiting, job retention, coaching and monthly informational talks.

SF Lgbt center

The SF LGBT Center - Employment Services

The Center offers a range of services, events and workshops tailored to support participants’ job searches, including networking opportunities with potential employers and training opportunities.

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Youth Community Developers

YCD provides job readiness training programs and support services to facilitate educational advancement and job placement.

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Arriba Juntos - Health Careers Training

Offers health career training such as CTN, homecare and CPR, plus educational programs in technology, ESL and youth programs. Four locations in San Francisco.

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Excelsior Works!

A workforce neighborhood hub which provides free assistance and guidance with job search.

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East Bay Works

East Bay public workforce development network. Free classes and events for job seekers.  

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