Employment in Bakersfield, CA
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In Bakersfield, CA, including services covering this area
Places to visit
America's Job Center
Assisting job seekers with no-cost training, job placement services, and job-hunting resources · Assisting employers with applicant recruitment and screening · Providing training courses for youth
America's Job Center of Kern
Job search assistance · Resume writing · Interview preparation
Who it helps: Open to all Kern County residents seeking employment. Some training programs may have additional eligibility requirements based on income or employment status.
Who it helps: Open enrollment for California residents. Apply through CCCApply. Financial aid and California Promise (free first year) available. FAFSA or CA Dream Act application required for financial aid.
CityServe Network - RESPECT Reentry Program
Intensive case management · Family counseling · Housing support
Who it helps: Serves individuals currently incarcerated in pre-release programs and those recently released. Contact for current intake availability.
Goodwill Industries of South Central California
Job training · Job placement · On-the-job training
Who it helps: Open to individuals with barriers to employment. Contact for specific program eligibility requirements.
Kern County Probation Department - Adult Services
Probation supervision · Reentry programming · Substance abuse treatment referrals
Who it helps: Adults on probation or post-release community supervision in Kern County. Referral from probation officer for Day Reporting Center programs.
Kern County Veterans Service Office
Benefits claims assistance · Disability compensation support · VA healthcare enrollment
Who it helps: Veterans and their dependents. Bring DD-214 or other military service documentation. Walk-ins welcome.
Labor Finders - Bakersfield
Day labor placement · Temporary staffing · Temp-to-hire positions
Who it helps: Must be eligible to work in the United States. Appointment required before visiting location. Background-friendly employer.
The Salvation Army - Bakersfield Adult Rehabilitation Center
Residential treatment · Work therapy · Individual counseling
Who it helps: Men and women struggling with substance abuse. Program is free of charge. Contact for intake assessment. Monday-Friday 7:30am-5:00pm.
Turning Point of Central California - Kennemer Center
Male Community Reentry Program · Substance abuse treatment · Mental health care
Who it helps: Eligible CDCR inmates approved for the Male Community Reentry Program. Must meet CDCR eligibility criteria for community-based sentence completion.
Who it helps: Must be eligible to work in the United States. Contact office for available positions.