Through its network of Job Centers, Sacramento Works can provide job seekers a variety of services to fit their needs.
The Sacramento Works Job Centers are conveniently located throughout Sacramento County, so that there is always a location close to you.
Whether you are a job seeker looking for a new rewarding career or seeking to enhance your marketable skills, Sacramento Works free services can help.
Job Seeker Resources
Job search sites, information on Green jobs and the Clean Energy industry and other resources to find a job, get a better job or improve your career.
4 Secrets That Will Improve Your Employment Prospects
www.caljobs.ca.gov
Sacramento Works powerful online job seeker system that will assist you with your job and career search needs. The system allows you view job postings in the Sacramento region and post your resume so that it can be reviewed by employers. The system provides access to a complete set of employment tools such as free online training resources, sample cover letter and interviewing tips.
CalJOBS: California Employment Development Department (EDD)
Register on-line, enter resume information, and search job listings.
EDD for Job Seekers
Explore Career Options, Find a Job, Get Job Ready, Lost Your Job?, Employment Assistance Programs, Where to Get Help.
Unemployment Insurance
File a claim for unemployment.
Career One Stop
Find a career center anywhere in the nation, explore careers, find out about education and training programs and job search resources. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
California Careers
Providing career development resources for California.
Career Lab
We orchestrate remarkable career advancement and transition for mid to senior level managers and executives, top professionals, consultants, and entrepreneurs.
Department of Labor Employment & Training-Employment and Training information
Resources and online tools to help workers in all stages of the job and career development.
FinImpact
Top 21 Scholarships for US Entrepreneurs.
How To Shock The Boss With Your Answers to 8 Difficult Job Interview Questions
Job-Applications.com
Find hundreds of online applications and printable job forms.
MockQuestions.Com
Site providing mock interview practice for a wide variety of careers.
NACE
Career Development and Job Search advice for new college graduates.
Now Hiring
Job finder, resumes/cover letters.
Nursing Career Resources – Incredible Health
Get help developing your career as a healthcare professional.
Quintessential Careers
Career and Job Hunting resource guide.
Resume and Cover Letter Templates
Resume Templates
Create and download your professional resume
Resume Genius
Learn how to write your own resume summary statement with examples and tips.
Riley Guide
Providing free career and employment information.
What Job Seekers, Employees and Employers Need to Know About Social Media
WorkSmart
This site is maintained by EDD’s Labor Market information Division and includes information about getting job ready, job titles, how to find a job, and tips for success.
Green Capital Alliance
Connecting government, business, and community leaders in the Sacramento region with clean technology and sustainability programs and information.
Green For All
A range of resources on green-collar job creation and training as well as on green service programs and other related topics.
The Green Economy
Green industry occupational study.
Green Jobs
Renewable Energy recruitment service and jobs supporting the solar, wind, biomass, etc.
California Green Solutions
Finding jobs in Sustainability and Green.
Efficiency First Job Board
America’s Home Performance website.
Sustainable Business.Com
Global news and networking services to help green businesses grow.
Great Green Careers
Jobs for a greener world.
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Careers and internship information.
Environmental Career Center
Assists individuals and employers in matching top candidates with today’s top green employers.
Green Jobs Network
Connecting people seeking jobs that focus on environmental and social responsibility with available opportunities and resources.
Environmental Defense Fund
Learn about real people and companies working in California’s green economy.
Job-Hunt.org
The web’s best job search resources for the Green industry.
Green Collar Blog
News and resources on green collar jobs.
Zippia
Read the comprehensive guide to starting a green career.
Career Builder
Search hundreds of thousands of jobs across the nation or in your own neighborhood.
Best Jobs California
A comprehensive job resource site that includes jobs databases, corporate profiles, resume posting, and a career resources store.
Bilingual Career
Where bilingual job-seekers (English and at least one other language) can search job listings (by language, location, industry, keywords), post your resume, and find job interviewing and resume preparation advice.
CA.GOV
Careers in California government
Career Journal
The Wall Street Journal Executive Career Site.
Jobs and Careers Magazine
View job listings, employer profiles, post your resume, news and articles.
College Grad.com
The #1 Entry Level Job Site.
College Recruiter Internships for College Students and Entry Level Jobs for Recent Grads.
Craigslist
The “most efficient” job-recruiting Web site nationwide in a survey of 50 recruiters.
Dice
#1 job site for technology careers.
Fast Web (NEW)
Colleges, Scholarships, Jobs and Internships The most complete source of local scholarships, national scholarships and college-specific scholarships. Search and compare detailed college profiles including college scholarships. Internships for students in your field. Find part-time job openings near your home or school. Learn tips for success in your career.
Indeed
Like Google for LOCAL job listings! Search over 500 job sites, newspapers, associations & company career pages by location and keyword.
Job Central
National employment network.
Job Factor
Job spider, job sites, job lines.
Job-Hunt.org
California job search resources.
Jobs with the Unions
Union jobs clearinghouse.
Jooble
Search engine that enables you to search jobs on the major job boards and career sites across the USA.
Monster.com
Monster will help you find and land the opportunity that’s right for you.
SacJobs.com
Sacramento area jobs in a wide range of categories.
SacJobs4u.com
Sacramento jobs and careers can be found here at Sacjobs4u.com, the one place for all your Sacramento area jobs.
Sacramento Careers
Jobs & Employers in the Sacramento Metropolitan Area.
Sacramento Jobs.com
Local jobs in Sacramento.
Simply Hired
Job search made simple.
SnagAJob.com
The nation’s leading part-time and full-time hourly job site.
TheLadders
The best place to find your next $100K+.
thingamajob.com
Staffing agency job placement
USA Jobs
Official job site of the U.S. Federal Government.
WhatJobs
Job seekers are provided with the latest job openings advertised across the United States. WhatJobs is 100% free to use for all job seekers.
Ziprecruiter
Job search site that is integrated with Facebook and has blog posts with job search tips.
While many persons with disabilities would like to work and become self-sufficient, the anxiety and confusion about how making money will impact their financial and medical benefits often discourages them from pursuing their goals. Many also have concerns about how to approach an employer, when to disclose their disability, and accessibility, accommodations, and transportation issues.
The Disability Program Navigator (DPN) and Ticket to Work programs were created to help the customer with a disability who wants to work, navigate through the complexities of government rules and regulations, overcome barriers, and create strategies for successfully gaining and retaining employment through the Sacramento Works Job Center system.
Receiving Social Security benefits? Between the ages of 18-64? Want to work?
If you answered “Yes!” to these questions you have a “Ticket to Work” and – most likely – a lot of questions. We can help.
The Social Security Administration has approved SETA as an Employment Network to provide SSA beneficiaries with a variety of services and supports to help you plan and achieve your employment goals. Benefits include career planning and coaching, job search assistance, assessments, resume and interview preparation, access to training and workshops, and benefits planning. This service and others are provided by Crossroads Diversified Services at several Sacramento Works Job Centers. Learn more by contacting MAXIMUS www.yourtickettowork.com, 1-866-968-7842 (TYY 1-866-833-2967) or SSA at www.socialsecurity.gov/work, 1-800-772-1213 (TYY 1-800-325-0778)
Disability Program Navigator (DPN)
Jointly funded by the ETA and SSA, the DPN Initiative promotes comprehensive services and work incentive information for people with disabilities through the Job Center system. For more information call the Ticket to Work Hotline at (916) 263-3993.
Hospitals
California Board of Registered Nursing
Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians
Fingerprinting Services
Healthcare
Career Builder
Discover Nursing
How to Prepare for a Healthcare Career in High School
Monster Healthcare
Nurse Finders
Online Guide to Navigating Job Offers in Healthcare
OA Healthcare Staffing
Sacramento County
Step-By-Step Guide to Getting Hired in Healthcare
Licensing
California Board of Registered Nursing
Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians
Fingerprinting Services
Schools
American River College
California Career Resource Network
CaliforniaColleges.edu
California State University, Sacramento
Carrington College
Cosumnes River College
NursingSchoolsNearMe.com
Sacramento City College
Sacramento County ROP
Sierra College
SJVC Rancho Cordova
University Of Phoenix
Woodland Community College
Yuba College, Marysville
For information about Health Care training programs and providers offered in the greater Sacramento region visit careergps2.com.
Career Education and Training
The following resources will provide you with all the information about what jobs are in high demand in the Sacramento region and how much they pay. Find out what type of career education and training you might need and where you can get it.
CareerGPS2.com
CareerGPS2.com is a one-of-a-kind, interactive web-based application designed to provide job seekers, students, workforce development professionals, teachers, and employers with one central location to find the information they need to make informed career education and training decisions. Get access to occupational classifications and identify occupational trends by industry and/or occupation.
O*NET Online
O*Net offers users the opportunity to find occupations to explore; search for occupations that use their skills; look at related occupations, such as skills, knowledge, interests, and activities.
EDD Labor Market Information
Labor Market Information provides a wide variety of industry and occupational information at the state, regional and local levels, including projections of employment, local area profiles, lists of “hot jobs”, demand occupations lists, job search links, and California occupational guides.
Administrative & Support Services
The Administrative and Support Services occupational cluster is comprised of a diverse group of occupations. In addition to occupations directly related to office administration, clerical support, and finance and insurance. Also included in this broad group are occupations that provide a wide variety of support-related activities and services, including firefighting and investigation and security related occupations.
Fire Science Online provides information on a range of public service careers including those in homeland security, forestry, emergency management and criminal justice.
Health Services & Life Sciences
The Health Services and Life Sciences occupational cluster is comprised of occupations employed by hospitals, nursing and residential care facilities, physician’s offices, dental offices, outpatient care centers, and medical/diagnostic laboratories. This group also includes biomedical and life science related businesses.
Explore Health Careers provides a resource to explore many health care careers.
Health Care Pathways provides information about various health care careers and a tool to find degree programs in an area of interest.
Construction & Clean Energy Technology
The Construction and Clean Energy occupational cluster is primarily comprised of occupations involved in the construction and design of buildings. Also included in this group are specialty trade contractors (e.g. Electricians, Painters, Carpet Installers, etc.), Cabinetmakers, Construction and Building Inspectors, Cost Estimators, and Welders. Many of the occupations in this occupational cluster are also directly related to clean energy technology.
HBI Homes provides information about careers in the home building construction industry and tools to help develop a training pathway.
Department of Industrial Relations provides an apprenticeship program locator.
Sacramento Builds provides information on apprenticeships in the building trades.
Sustainability Degrees provides information on sustainability careers and the different sustainability degrees available.
Information & Communication Technology
The Information and Communications Technology occupational cluster is comprised of occupations involved in the design, production, and administration of communications and computer hardware and software systems and networks. As with Administrative and Support Services related occupations, many of the occupations in this category are employed, to some degree, across most industries.
Network and Computer Systems Administrators provides information about various computer related fields.
Transportation, Production & Manufacturing
The Transportation, Production, and Manufacturing occupational cluster is comprised of a diverse group of occupations directly related to the actual manufacturing and/or production of goods, as well as the manufacturing of industrial machinery, recycling, and green energy manufacturing efforts. Also included in this category are occupations related to the storage, distribution, and transportation of manufactured goods. Many of the occupations in this occupational cluster are also directly related to clean energy technology.
Life as a Trucker provides insight into the trucking lifestyle with video testimonials, driver tips, and a listing of the pros and cons.
Installation, Maintenance & Repair
The Installation, Maintenance, and Repair occupational cluster is primarily comprised of occupations involved in restoring machinery, equipment, and other products to working order as well as occupations that typically provide general or routine maintenance or service on products to ensure that they work efficiently and to prevent breakdown and unnecessary repairs.
HVAC Training provides a job description, salary information and guide to becoming a certified HVAC technician.
Local Training Provider List for Sacramento Works Scholarships
If you are interested in receiving training through Sacramento Works you must meet with a coach at one of the 13 Job Centers throughout Sacramento County.
After you have been determined eligible for training, you may choose one of the training programs from the Eligible Training Provider List.
The California Student Aid Commission
Whether you’re planning to go to college or get career training, there’s money available to help you pay for it. Click here to learn more.
California Grants
If you are a California high school senior or a graduate student planning to attend community college, a four-year college, a university or a vocational school located in California, you should apply for Cal Grant. Learn more about Cal Grants!
Federal Stafford Loan
Fixed-rate student loans for undergraduate and graduate students attending college at least half-time. Stafford loans are the most common and one of the lowest-cost ways to pay for school. Learn more about how to apply for the Stafford Loan.
Scholarship Resources
Fastweb.com – Search for scholarships with our free scholarship matching service, get student financial aid and find money to pay for college.
Scholarships.com – Search for college scholarships you probably never heard of.
FinAid.org – FinAid was established in the fall of 1994 as a public service. This award-winning site has grown into the most comprehensive source of student financial aid information, advice and tools — on or off the web.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
A state and federal aid program for students who are attending a university, four year college and a community college to help pay for educational expenses such as tuition, fees, and books. This is free money for college. The deadline is March 2nd of each year. Get help paying for college here!
Federal Pell Grant
This grant is intended to assist eligible low- and middle income students to attend a university, four-year college, and a community college of their choice. Pell Grants are awarded to every undergraduate student who qualifies based on their financial need and don’t have to repaid. They can be used for tuition, fees, and living expenses. Click here to find out more about this program.
Adult Education and GED
Many of our regions school districts offer various enrichment and vocational classes as well as assistance to those wishing to obtain their GED. Generally, there is a fee.
- A. Warren McClasky Adult Center – Active Older Adults courses
- Charles A. Jones Career and Education Center – Day and Evening Career and Technical programs
- Elk Grove Adult and Community Education – High school diploma, GED prep, English as a Second Language, Citizenship prep, Career Technical Education, and many community interest classes
- Galt Adult School – High School Diploma, GED prep, English as a Second Language, Citizenship, Vocational Education, and programs for older adults and adults with disabilities
- Natomas Adult Education – GED, ESL (beginning & intermediate), High School Completion courses
- Roseville Adult School – Adult Basic Education, Computer Classes, English as a Second Language, Citizenship, GED Prep, High School Diploma, Just For Seniors, Parent Education, Technical Skills and Job Training
- Sunrise Tech Center – English as a Second Language, High School Completion, GED and CAHSEE Test Prep, Adult Basic Education, Career Technical Education, and Active Adult courses
- Twin Rivers Adult School – High School Diploma, GED prep, Career and Technical Education, and programs for adults with disabilities
Community College Programs
The region’s local community colleges offer certificate programs developed with the assistance of business and industry advisory committees. These programs provide vocational training for students who are not seeking a college degree. Many Associate of Arts programs are offered at the community colleges which will prepare you for a career in a variety of industries.
The Los Rios Community College District operates four community colleges in the greater Sacramento Area:
Surrounding area community colleges include:
University Programs
Sacramento Job Corps Center
Job Corp is a U.S. Department of Labor-funded program for low-income residents of Sacramento County and Yolo County, ages 16-24 years. This program has facilities for residential and non-residential students and offers vocational training, GED preparation and testing, and English-as-a-Second Language. Students receive medical and dental care, clothing allotments, a monthly living allowance, housing, meals and a subsidized savings program. Counseling and job placement services are also available.
For more information call (800) 733-5627 or visit sacramento.jobcorps.gov
California Conservation Corps (CCC)
You must be 18-23 years of age, not on probation, or parole, and a California resident. You will be contracted for one-year with the California Conservation Corps. Corps members are assigned to residential or non-residential centers located throughout California. Members are employed full-time to landscape, build parks, restore historical structures and respond to emergencies such as wild land fires, floods, oil spills, and earthquakes. CCC offers educational assistance and a scholarship upon completion of the Corps.
For more information call 1-800-957-JOBS, (916) 341-3141 or visit www.ccc.ca.gov
California Conservation Corps (CCC)
You must be 18-23 years of age, not on probation, or parole, and a California resident. You will be contracted for one-year with the California Conservation Corps. Corps members are assigned to residential or non-residential centers located throughout California. Members are employed full-time to landscape, build parks, restore historical structures and respond to emergencies such as wild land fires, floods, oil spills, and earthquakes. CCC offers educational assistance and a scholarship upon completion of the Corps.
For more information call 1-800-957-JOBS, (916) 341-3141 or visit www.ccc.ca.gov
Sacramento Regional Conservation Corps (SLCC)
Participants are 18-23 years of age and residents of Sacramento County or West Sacramento. SLCC is dedicated to conserving Sacramento’s natural resources. Corps members are trained in public service conservation work including stream clearance, tree planting, public parks development, beautification, and recycling. An education program is a mandatory component of the SLCC. Classes are provided in the areas of G.E.D. preparation, career development, C.P.R. and First Aid certification training, conservation, community awareness, and life skills.
For information call (916) 386-8394 or visit http://saccorps.org
AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps is a National Community Service Program. AmeriCorps is often referred to as the “domestic Peace Corps.” Participants — known as AmeriCorps members — perform a year of service with a program that meets local community needs in return for a modest living allowance and education award.
For more information call (916) 323-7646, Toll-Free (888) 567-SERV or visit https://www.nationalservice.gov/programs/americorps
CareerGPS2.com
CareerGPS2.com is a one-of-a-kind, interactive web-based application designed to provide job seekers, students, workforce development professionals, teachers, and employers with one central location to find the information they need to make informed career education and training decisions.
Sacramento Works Training Provider List
If you are interested in receiving training through Sacramento Works you must meet with a coach at one of the 13 Job Centers throughout Sacramento County. After you have been determined eligible for training, you may choose one of the training programs from the Eligible Training Provider List.