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Administrative Careers Training Program

Opportunity Junction · Antioch, CA

Cost

$4,500

Length

28 weeks

Working 6 months later

68%

Program names, program descriptions and occupation titles appear here in English, because that is the only language the federal and state records publish them in. Everything else on this page is translated.

What happened to people who took this

People enrolled

127

Finished the program

79%Based on 120 peopleTypical California program: 85% of 1,951 reportingThat median pools every California program that reported this measure, whatever its length, credential, or field, and leaves out the ones that reported nothing. It is a reference point, not a rating of this program.

Working 6 months later

68%Typical California program: 69% of 1,690 reportingThat median pools every California program that reported this measure, whatever its length, credential, or field, and leaves out the ones that reported nothing. It is a reference point, not a rating of this program.

Earnings in one quarter after

$8,397A single quarter of earnings, roughly three months, not a yearly salary. Do not compare it directly with the yearly pay shown for the occupation.Typical California program: $10,900 of 1,339 reportingThat median pools every California program that reported this measure, whatever its length, credential, or field, and leaves out the ones that reported nothing. It is a reference point, not a rating of this program.

The jobs this trains for

This describes the jobs people do, not the classes this program teaches. It comes from the U.S. Department of Labor, which asks people already doing the work. The Department publishes it in English only, so the job names and the sentences below stay in English on this page.

Trains for more than one job. The outlook shown is the weakest of them.

Program details

This program provides in-person instruction only.

At Opportunity Junction, we believe that everyone who works hard deserves the opportunity to succeed. The Administrative Careers Training program is run three times a year (applications in January, May, September) and combines computer training with career skills, paid experience, case management, mental health services, and long-term alumni services. Twelve weeks of full-time training are followed with up to four months of paid internship using the skills introduced during training. Alumni outcomes are tracked for 18 months and all alumni are offered lifetime services including career counseling, support, and mentoring. The program includes: Training & Certification: At the core of Opportunity Junctions Administrative Assistant program is our training component. Students spend 35 hours per week for 12 weeks acquiring high quality technical skills, industry recognized Microsoft Office Specialist certifications, and a host of professional, life and career development skills essential for job seekers in todays competitive workforce environment. Internship & On-the-Job Experience: Once the 12-week initial training is complete, we hire students as paid interns providing contracted services for local businesses and administrative support for the staff. We hire every graduate of the student training phase to work 20 hours per week for up to 4 months. The internship lasts up to 4 months because interns resign when they find other employment, which may occur before the completion of the internship. This real-work experience gives student interns confidence in applying their new skills to real world projects and challenges while providing relevant experience for their resumes. Personalized Job Placement Assistance: Administrative Assistant student interns spend 15 hours per week engaged in personalized job placement assistance activities. Opportunity Junction student interns receive the following placements services: resume writing instruction.

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