My life has just changed for the better. I got laid off due to COVID and worked with this company…read moreto find a new job. I'm working now, and if there is a god: he/she is real because I'm blessed. Shoutout to their sourcer/recruiter, Brittney R. She was a little angle! She was persistent in finding me the right employer that met my career focus, salary and benefits. What I really liked is she asked me questions about my work style and how that matched with the culture at certain companies. I mean really, Brittney R? Yassss, thank you for considering this as my career and not just another job. She also walked me through the screening/onboarding process. I felt like she was my magical genie in a bottle, who was with me every step of the way and when I clocked into work on the first day, she was like, "my work here is done." LOL I'm not too sure about the company itself. But 5 stars for being smart enough to hire someone like Brittney R. who takes finding someone a career, very seriously.

Worse company ever. I've applied to over 5-10 positions and it's been weeks and I never heard back…read morefrom anyone. When I call I get transferred to a voicemail I leave over I don't know how many voicemail and still to this day I have not heard a peep from anyone.

I have witnesses that the councilor (Marvin) was saying things about me behind my back and said…read morethat Michelle called me slow but said that he didn't think that and thought I was actually faded) 1.Assuming I'm under the influence 2. Telling the classroom I didn't pass my test while I'm not even present in class or facility (Going against HIPPA violation) 3. Being unprofessional by calling me "slow" I confronted Marvin about this but he didn't want to admit. I've only attended this program for 2-3 days and found a job without the help of YEP, I was interested in attending this program to get more information about college but as soon as they told me about the situation I didn't feel comfortable to continue the program, I will be picking up my files. Aside from all of this my friends were telling me that Marvin told them that they don't know where they will be pulling the money out from for them to get paid- If you guys don't have the money then why are you accepting people? This place has a low rating and that's because of unprofessional management.

Initially I thought this would be a great program (and I'm sure it really is), HOWEVER upper…read moremanagement MICHELLE CLARK is not good for this program. The fact that she is in a position of management and to learn that she was yelling at the 14 yo participants in the program is UNACCEPTABLE!!! Especially when she was WRONG!!! I have been trying to contact her to discuss why she yelled at my daughter, INSTEAD Of Communicating with the adult staff that was in the room with the participants FIRST, instead of yelling and assuming. MICHELLE CLARK NEEDS TO BE A BETTER LEADER!! Why would I want my daughter to continue to be a participant in this program and Michelle Clark can't even HOLD Her Own-self ACCOUNTABLE!!! She has been Avoiding me and having her staff to communicate to me INSTEAD OF HER!! Parents Don't let her get away with Yelling at your child, ESPECIALLY When see is Wrong!! Going off of Assumptions Instead of Facts!!

Stopped by this place to get my typing certificate. This place is located in portable 9 near the…read moreback of Alameda College. They give you 3 minutes to practice and five minutes to complete the actual typing test. Nice lady says you can take one test per day, just in case you fail. The best thing about this place is that the typing test is FREE (you must register online at CalJobs). One place I called today charges $20 per test. No thanks!

HIGHLY RECOMMEND this place to get your FREE typing certificate! Receptionist Christie was very…read morepolite on the phone and in person. You get one free three minute practice and one five minute test. If you aren't happy with your score, you can come back again. You can only test once a day, but when it's free, and they let you come back, why not go here? Easy to find: Turn right on to West Campus Drive off of Atlantic. White portable on the right hand side, parking on the left. Thanks for your help today! Oh, PS: Snelling Services charges $40.00 for a certificate and you have to call to make an appt.

I LOVE this place…read more The staff is very friendly and welcoming. They got me my dream job even if it is only a 6 month assignment. When I come pick up my check it's not just hi, bye. I actually like them and hang out to talk for a while. They are very friendly and on point. I say do not use them though, because I want them all for myself! Muahahahah

I went to orientation a while ago. Was given a card - I lost it. No one contacted me. I called and…read moreleft a message no one responded. I guess they help people- I hope they don't drop the ball on others. The company offers some really cool things to help people that need assistance. This place was just not for me.

Great place to stop by for information on employment, education, youth and family services. The…read morestaff is really friendly and accommodating. :)

I worked for Career Strategies for as a temporary Leasing and Property Management for about a year…read moreand a half. It was a fantastic experience and I learned a great deal about this industry and was the stepping stone I need for my next full time career. I would highly recommend CSI for: 1. People looking for professional and flexible temporary work 2. People looking to explore Leasing and Property Management as a potential career. There is the possibility of moving from temp to hire in many cases. CSI is a very professional and organized company. They provide great onboarding and support. I worked with Bertrell and have the highest regard for his professionalism, dedication and flexibility to work with my schedule.

Who could survive on $21 to $22 an hour. They send you to places where offices can't keep staff or…read moreit's a volital toxic environment. How would they like to make $22 an hour. When they call they act like there doing you a favor. Gas is close to $7 in the valley that money is not even worth starting your car for. No incentive to want to work.

West Oakland Job Resource Center TDL Pre-Apprenticeship Program…read more I am so grateful for this opportunity, there is so much to be said about this pre- apprenticeship program. I am a person who has been out of work due to a disability for the past 15years. After a lot of therapy (mental, physical and emotional) I took back my power and began my search for something that could help me become whole again financially and educationally. My journey took me to Mandela Construction Apprenticeship, the course wasn't available at the time. I sat asked questions, then I was introduced to gentleman who made a call that led me to the TDL Apprenticeship, which is an industry that I am familiar and passionate about. This guy Mr. Douglas Butler actually met me down at West Oakland Job Resource Center when I began my journey by first filling out an application and doing an orientation with Ms. Regina this was on June 27th 2023. The orientation was group centered with about 10 people. At that time we were introduced to this Powerhouse of a woman Joyce Guy- founding director, who gave a honest and straightforward presentation and conversation about the reality of having a career, building a career and sustaining it. Which I was in awe with. Rarely do people take the time to speak honestly about mentally and emotionally seeing your shit so you can keep a job. Doing your work on all levels so that you can be successful and then put you with a team of professionals to cover all bases so you don't have an excuse to not have a quality high paying career with full benefits. We were assigned to careers coaches to flush out what we wanted to do and a beginning plan on getting there. I walked out of orientation and immediately told 20 more people and posted them on my Facebook page. I was called in soon after to join the Transportation, Distribution and Logistics Pre-Apprenticeship Program where I was was blown away with extensive support, training and opportunities. In one months time ... West Oakland Job Resource Center/WOJRC & International Brotherhood of Teamsters (September 2023) Transportation, Distribution & Logistics Training -TDL (Worker's Rights Training), (CPR/First Aid Certificate), (OSHA-10 Certificate), (Forklift Training & Certificate), Commercial Driver's License Permit Training & Certification- Endorsements- Tanker (N), Doubles & Triples (T), Hazardous Materials (H) and Airbrakes- 2023 www.c1training.com/online (Hazmat Theory Requirement & ELDT Mandate Training & Certification)- September 2023 Clean DMV Record-2023, Clean TSA Background Security Screening and check-2023, Complete Department of Transportation (DOT) Medical Exam-2023, TWIC Card with Hazardous Materials Endorsement-2023 Now that I am two months out I am starting my behind the wheel training with Teamsters and meeting with my financial coach Wanda Kidd, regular check ins with my career coaches Denise, Atreese with anything I need a resume, outfit for interview, or even a listening ear. The team is much more extensive there are names I can't remember right now but every person is there for your success. I won't give everything away but I can tell you this I haven't had to come out of pocket to make these things happen. A way has been made and I am taking the opportunity taking my power back and living my success story. Thank you for being part of my journey. Karla....

Got a job through Manpower. I had my interview 2 weeks ago. The office is nice. Parking is…read moreexpensive so if they advise you to take bart then do so! The receptionist (Zaza) was very nice and attentive. The interview: There were no real hard questions. Came in interested in the mail clerical position and the data entry position I found on Craigslist. The staffing specialist (Keely Walsh) just wanted to make sure that I was ok working in a production driven environment. I took a alphanumeric test and passed! I got the data entry position which pays better. I signed and reviewed the paperwork online. Background Check: A few days later I went to the location I would be working at and filled out some more paperwork and they live scanned me. Currently just waiting on the results so I can go in for the 3 day training. I will update this post once I get working into the job. Training: Training was easy. Manpower scheduled me for a 1 day security training in which I watched a PowerPoint slide and after that they scheduled me for on the job training which was only about 2 hours of actual training. Job: The job was one of the most funnest jobs I've ever had. My bosses were awesome! Thank you so much Manpower! I really did enjoy my time at that job.

I have no network in Oakland, and it feels like I've been throwing resumes into a black hole. So I…read morestarted looking in to staffing agencies. I saw a online post that this agency was having a job fair. It wasn't a job fair. A job fair is when employers all set up little tables in a shitty conference room. This was an open house where you could walk in and talk to their recruiters...something you could do any day of the week, I imagine. There were two recruiters sitting in one cubicle chatting. They told me to fill out the questionnaire on the table and pointed...sorta. So, I took the 1.5 minutes to fill out the crappy little questionnaire, and then I sat listening to them gossip for five minutes. Finally, I stood up and walked over and waited for one of them to acknowledge me. One was wearing Uggs... this should have been a sign to turn around and walk out. They literally both sighed and rolled their eyes and one of them said, "I'll take him." We sit down, and I hand her my resume. She pays no attention. She asks if I registered online, and I say yes. She pulls up my record and says, "I can't do anything with you until you finish your online profile." I tell her that I'm happy to finish the online profile and then I sketch out what I'm looking for in terms of employment. I ask if that's something her agency can work with. Impatiently, she says, "Sir, I can't look in to anything for you until you finish your online profile. I need to see your education history and work experience." I point out that my resume - which she has completely ignored - contains all of that information. I notice that she keeps fidgeting and looking over to the other side of her desk. I glance over - there is a fucking ice cream sandwich melting onto her desk! It's sitting in a stained Starbucks lid dripping onto the desktop. She sees me starring at the sandwich and then back at her. She mumbles something about how I'll need to be tested and provide a couple of forms of ID. "I can see that you're more interested in your snack than working with me, so I'll just go." She says that she can find me something, but that its my fault for not reading the post correctly. I get that often times, recruiters end up playing sort of case manager to folks with inconsistent employment history...and that's a tough job. But the attitude given to me by the recruiter indicated that she was unorganized, unprofessional and likely ineffective at her job. I don't want to work with an agency that makes people like her their first contact point.

I've heard about many different agencies out in the Bay Area but Aerotek has helped me and is such…read morea great company. They have a great atmosphere and it seems like many of the employee's enjoy it along with great benefits. Aerotek has helped me with my experience in the work field, as well as, my friend Vanessa Yurong who also happens to work for the company. She has spoken to me about numerous great things about the company and has been an awesome help especially going out of her way and providing great customer service. I would give her an A++++++++ if I could!! Thank you so much, Vanessa!!

Terrible "temp" agency. I called a few months ago after having my resume and cover letter…read moreprofessionally done. After being passed around on the phone to a variety of recruiters, I was finally able to speak with a woman named Annie. She basically told me that she couldn't help me find an entry level temp job because I was a "transition employee." Since I had been in a different industry for over the past decade she told me that I was better off looking for a job on my own and that they couldn't help me. Nice attitude for a company that is THEIR job to help employ people.

I would give them a zero if I could. Lao family Development was an absolute disgrace. Their manager…read moreat the DV house physically and sexually assaulted my two children, and they decided to remove us from the home because they said that "The Manager " lived there and that's where she worked so it would be in our best interest to stay in the hotel. There were other children there at that time. Also they have a very bad infestation with roaches that they took forever to address that I ended up bringing a bunch of roaches to my storage unit because of this. And the director to the program did not respond or even offer to help. I hope this place gets shut down. I'm very disgusted with the way they handled their so called investigation as well as the roach issue. Be careful if you do stay there you don't want to become the next victim. the cameras in the home don't even work they are there just for show.

The past two years I had come to this place at their old location to do my taxes and I really…read moreenjoyed having them done by this Hispanic Lady I believe her name is Rosa. She did an awesome job all the time. This year I went back in to their new smaller location, one of the helpers that takes a look at your paperwork before being admitted to see a tax preparer. Was going over my paper work with me, he then said I will have to pay a Medical penalty and that I should go and apply for medical coverage ASAP. Although I told him several times, I was under a Visa. He just made my day bad and I left this place feeling worried of having to pay a penalty. I went to try another tax office that was recommended to me just around the corner and it turns out due to my visa, I was exempt from any medical penalties and received a nice return this year.