Workforce Santa Cruz County

Watsonville Career Center

• Link to the Career Centers Events and Workshop Calendar WIA Career Services and Scholarship Orientation

Information on Career Scholarship application process.

1. Overview of training options.
2. Submit application for career scholarship.
3. Review of Career Services available in Career Center.
4. Call (831) 763-8700 for the Orientation Schedule.

Career Advancement Seminar

• Create your personalized and effective job search plan.
• Understand the hidden job market.
• Learn self-marketing techniques to promote yourself with competence and confidence.
• Identify what employers really are looking for in new-hires.
• Learn effective resume writing techniques.
• One-on-one personalized career advice and job search toolkit.

You must attend a Career Center Orientation, for more information on how to register for this seminar call (831) 763-8700. 

Peninsula Family Services

Peninsula Family Services (PFS), formerly National Council on Aging, offers employment services for low income seniors 55 years plus. They help you find part-time jobs in non-profit agencies. Walk-ins welcome from 8:00 am - 1:00 pm, Tuesday and Thursday, or call (831) 763-8758.

Watsonville/Aptos Adult School

Vocational English Second Language (VESL) Free! Open Entry - Enter Anytime.

Career Skills Level II and Healthcare Classes are available.  Many other Adult Education classes are available. Please call Watsonville/Aptos Adult School at (831) 786-2160 for more information.  For more information visit their web site at Watsonville / Aptos Adult School.

California Conservation Corps

Helps people between the ages of 18-25. Scholarships are available. You will make new friends and explore new careers. If you have any questions you can call 1 (888) 531-5627. A representative is available at the Watsonville Career Center on Wednesdays from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. For more information visit their web site at California Conversation Corps.

Sueños Academy / Workforce Investment Act Youth Services

The Sueños Program offers eligible youth workforce development services that will prepare them to set attainable career goals, connect them to resources and mentoring services. For more information, call (831) 763-8515 and visit their web site at Santa Cruz County Office of Education Workforce Investment Act / Sueños Academy.

Youth Employment Program

The Youth Employment Program (YEP) offers services for youth ages 14-21 to reduce the drop-out rate and support youth in reaching their educational and vocational goals. Pickup and complete the application, drop it off at the Job Resource Room at the Career Center in Watsonville or call (831) 761-7448. For more information visit their web site at Santa Cruz County Office of Education Youth Employment Program.