Alameda County Workforce Development Board

Provides employers and job seekers with universal access to tools, resources, and services that assists with obtaining employment and business goals.

Who We Are

The Alameda County Workforce Development Board (ACWDB) is a dynamic 27-member employer-led body that oversees Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) programs and a variety of other programs in response to business and industry needs. The ACWDB ensures relevant career services for job seekers, including adults, dislocated workers, youth, and young adults. ACWDB also provides resources for employers to assist in identifying talent, as well as growing, training, and retaining their workforce.

ACWDB’s career services are delivered through community and education partners located throughout Alameda County. Job seekers learn about high-growth employment opportunities in Alameda County, acquire occupational skills through training, and find assistance with employment placement and supportive services.

Ubicaciones de oficinas y contactos

Centro de empleo de Eden Area America de California (AJCC) para los residentes de Hayward, San Leandro, San Lorenzo, Ashland y Cherryland:
24100 Calle Amador, 3er Piso
Hayward, CA 94544
510-670-5700
www.edenareaonestop.org
(510) 323-1104

Tri-Valley Career Centre en Dublín para residentes de Dublín, Pleasanton, Livermore y Sunol:
6300 Village Parkway
Dublín, CA 94568
www.trivalleyonestop.org
empleadoreservices@clpccd.org
925-560-9431

Tri-Cities Career Center en Newark en Ohlone College para residentes de Fremont, Union City y Newark:
39399 Cherry St., Newark, CA 94560
www.ohlone.edu/careercenter
Careercenter@ohlone.edu
(510) 742-2323

North Cities Career Center en el College of Alameda para residentes de Alameda, Berkeley, Emeryville y Piedmont:
555 Monumento a Ralph Appezzato
Parkway, Alameda, California 94501
coa-ncitiescc@peralta.edu
(510) 748-2208

Our Mission

To provide employers and job seekers with universal access to tools, resources, and services that assists them with obtaining employment and business goals.

Adults and Dislocated Worker Services 

The services below are offered at the following locations:

  • Job Seeker workshops on WIOA Title I eligibility, job searching, resume development, interviewing skills, networking, etc.
  • Job coaching/case management for WIOA Title I enrolled individuals, as well as job placement assistance.
  • Employer connections through job fairs, panels, employer spotlights, and employer networking.
  • Occupational training through WIOA Title I Individual Training Account (ITA) program or the On-the-Job-Training (OJT) program for WIOA-eligible clients.

Office Locations and Contacts for Adults and Dislocated Workers

Hybrid services are available both virtually and in-person due to the pandemic.  Please contact the service location nearest you:

Eden Area America’s Job Center of California (AJCC) for Hayward, San Leandro, San Lorenzo, Ashland, and Cherryland residents:
24100 Amador Street, 3rd Floor
Hayward, CA 94544
510-670-5700
www.edenareaonestop.org
(510) 323-1104

Tri-Valley Career Center in Dublin for Dublin, Pleasanton, Livermore, and Sunol residents:
6300 Village Parkway 
Dublin, CA 94568
www.trivalleyonestop.org
employerservices@clpccd.org
925-560-9431

Tri-Cities Career Center in Newark at Ohlone College for Fremont, Union City, and Newark residents: 
39399 Cherry St., Newark, CA 94560
www.ohlone.edu/careercenter
careercenter@ohlone.edu
(510) 742-2323

North Cities Career Center at the College of Alameda for Alameda, Berkeley, Emeryville and Piedmont residents:
555 Ralph Appezzato Memorial
Parkway, Alameda, California 94501
coa-ncitiescc@peralta.edu
(510) 748-2208

To learn how to connect with ACWDB’s community partners to enroll in career services or access business assistance, please visit: https://www.acwdb.org.

Youth and Young Adult Programs

Youth Innovation Program

Youth and young adults ages 16-21 and who are still in high school or college, can connect with a service provider and learn more about the Youth Innovation Program.

 
Future Force Career Program

Youth and young adults ages 16-24 who are unemployed or seek education (GED or college) assistance, can connect with a service provider and learn more about the Future Force Career Program.

Youth and Young Adult Services

Academic Support and Counseling
  • Tutoring, study skills, instruction, school support, and academic recovery services to help young adults earn their GED if needed;
  • Transitional support to bridge to post-secondary education and training; and, 
  • Comprehensive guidance, including mentoring, and drug and alcohol abuse counseling, gang diversion, and/or referrals to other counseling services.
 
Career Awareness and Preparation
  • Labor market and employment information about in-demand industry sectors and occupations available in Alameda County, including career awareness, counseling, and exploration;
  • Skills training, leading to occupational certificates and credentials;
  • Paid and unpaid work experiences, such as summer employment, internships, pre-apprenticeships, and on-the-job training, that are linked to in-demand occupations;
  • Leadership development opportunities, including community service linkages;
  • Financial literacy education; and,
  • Entrepreneurial skills training.