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CA Career Zone

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This California-specific service offers career assessments, personalized career matching, salary information, job growth prospects, and tools for creating and storing resumes and cover letters.

http://www.cacareerzone.org

California Career Surfer Mobile App

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The California Career Surfer is a resource for exploring over 900 occupations, providing details such as occupation titles, tasks, required training, education, experience, and average salary. For those unsure of where to begin, it offers an Interest Inventory and a feature where shaking your phone displays a random occupation.

http://www.calcareercenter.org/Home/Content?contentID=404

Free Learning for Entrepreneurs

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The U.S. Small Business Association offers a free online learning platform covering topics such as marketing, financial strategy, accessing capital, contracts, leadership, managing people, sales, and assessments.

https://learning.sba.gov/

Canva

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Canva is a versatile and free online graphic design tool that offers a vast library of stickers, icons, graphics, and photos, along with thousands of templates suitable for various occasions.

www.canva.com

Career Onestop for Ex-Offenders

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This note indicates the provision of career guidance specifically tailored for individuals who have previously been incarcerated, commonly referred to as ex-offenders.

https://www.careeronestop.org/ExOffender/default.aspx

Guide to Reentry & Justice-Involved Resources

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Learn about some career tips and resources for the reentry population

Microsoft OneNote

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OneNote is a digital note-taking application that allows users to create, organize, and share multimedia notes.

www.onenote.com

Google Docs

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Google Docs is a web-based word processing tool that enables collaborative document creation and editing.

docs.google.com

My Next Move

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Explore potential careers on this website by using keyword search, browsing by industry, or taking a quick, 5-minute interest assessment.

www.mynextmove.org

O*Net Conservation Topics

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The website provides a comprehensive list of 72 conservation-related occupational categories. Clicking on an occupation reveals detailed career information, such as salary and job growth prospects. The site also offers a list of related educational resources.

https://www.onetonline.org/search/green_topics/

O*Net Job Explorer

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A comprehensive source for U.S. job and career information, including salary data across different regions, job growth forecasts, necessary skills, task descriptions, and both required and recommended education and training.

http://www.onetonline.org

Organization & Planning: Why?

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Learn about why staying organized is important and get some suggestions on digital tools to stay organized.

State CareerExplorer

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An online career exploration resource using U.S. Department of Labor data, accessible across all 50 states with a single account. Users can create an account to save assessment results and bookmark occupations.

www.headed2.com

Google Tools

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Google offers an array of free, easily accessible tools that can be very helpful!

https://about.google/products/#:~:text=Learn%20more-,Google%20products,-Filter%20by%3A

Google Sheets

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Google Sheets allows for real-time collaboration on spreadsheets from any device. There’s also a library of google sheet templates for almost any purpose!

https://www.google.com/sheets/about/

Job Search with Google

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WORK SMARTER, NOT HARDER! Google's integrated job search function allows users to refine their job search using multiple filters, searching across numerous job sites.

https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=1171e7f9e6150e63&rlz=1C1RXQR_enUS1057US1057&q=green+jobs+near+sacramento,+ca&udm=8&fbs=ABzOT_AaI7CVL1HxZeuGyURNxCOtWQPPThYgnU7tducyRdcNz3LNdeuqyaPFKjXJfk9nitpdTcINCBGBInZZPYSftAO5hCY_cxBoohhpRL-eOJvi18wZAtfNpl0PyN5DWCXLxe0gsVpuGAadNQUTDm_E2rLqCT2x7xy3j3VqZyPsUV1bGBzLFsC0pIa56iStVCJiG7DRUTFY0e8vlFXwLCVea6KX9AW3liODgGbARZXJCFAkDdlRyEbMb6CLAIiduiVkYBeHc3ll&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjO9_nN8NyMAxWM48kDHZsBI0cQs6gLegQIEhAB&biw=1707&bih=932&dpr=1.5&jbr=sep:0

Green Jobs Network

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A variety of resources for individuals interested in pursuing a green career, including job boards, career coaching, job application assistance, and more.

www.greenjobs.net

Green Jobs Board

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A job board from Green Jobs Network that connects job seekers to opportunities in the green economy, including environmental, conservation, clean energy, and sustainability jobs.

https://www.greenjobsearch.org/

Climate Change Job Board

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An online global climate change job board and career resources.

https://climatechangejobs.com/

Climate Jobs AI

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ClimateJobs.ai

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is a free AI bot tailored towards green job exploration and development.

Climatejobs.ai

IREC Clean Energy Resources & Training

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The online learning hub offers resources to explore careers in clean energy and learn about clean energy technologies.

https://cleanenergytraining.org/

Climate Job Training

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Climate Job Training aims to facilitate the discovery of educational and training programs for careers in green, sustainability, clean energy, and climate fields. It is provided by Green Jobs Network, a service assisting job seekers since 2008.

https://www.climatejobtraining.com/

UN CC:e-Learn

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The One UN Climate Change Learning Partnership (UN CC:Learn) is a global initiative offering free online courses on topics such as green economy, climate change, leadership, and the circular economy to promote knowledge about climate action.

https://unccelearn.org/courses/?language=en&thematicarea=climatechange

Green Workforce Connect

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This platform connects individuals to training programs and employers in the clean energy and energy efficiency sectors, offering resources for job seekers, employers, and training providers.

https://www.greenworkforceconnect.org/

Green Buildings Career Map

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The tool is an engaging resource designed to help users navigate the array of career opportunities within the green building sector, illustrating the progression from entry-level positions to advanced career destinations.

https://greenbuildingscareermap.org/

Solar Career Map

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The tool is an interactive platform designed to assist users in navigating various career opportunities within the solar industry, enabling them to understand the progression from entry-level positions to long-term career goals.

https://www.irecsolarcareermap.org/

Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC)

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Dedicated to promoting a sustainable future through clean energy initiatives, including renewable energy workforce development.

www.irecusa.org

Coursera

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A vast range of classes and certifications on numerous subjects. There are a lot of free courses.

https://www.coursera.org/courses?query=free

Detailed Interviewing Articles

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These articles offer in-depth advice and strategies for successful job interviews.

http://www.interviewsuccessformula.com/articles.php

Guide to Understanding Evictions in California

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California tenants have a lot of rights. This guide goes over eviction rights. You may have additional rights specific to your county.

https://selfhelp.courts.ca.gov/eviction-index

Indeed

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Online job search platform.

http://www.indeed.com

List of Reentry/Justice Involvement Resources

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Connect to guidance and local resources.

One Degree

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http://www.1degree.org

Small Business CA Resource Library

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A library of resources to support small businesses in California.

https://www.sfsbdc.org/resource/helpful-links-and-tools/

Stay Quit Coach

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An app designed to help individuals quit smoking and stay smoke-free.

https://mobile.va.gov/app/stay-quit-coach

Zip Recruiter

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Online job search platform.

http://www.ziprecruiter.com

HeatSpring Solar Training

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HeatSpring offers comprehensive online courses and certifications for professionals entering or advancing in the solar PV industry.

https://www.heatspring.com/

Clean Energy Apprenticeships

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Use this tool to find local and remote apprenticeships in clean energy.

https://greenworkforceconnect.org/connect-now?opportunities=Registered+Apprenticeships

Airtable

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Airtable is a database with greater functionality than excel or sheets with a variety of uses.

http://www.airtable.com

Apprenticeship .gov

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Connects career seekers, employers, and educators with apprenticeship resources and opportunities across various industries

https://www.apprenticeship.gov/

Blue Crew Flexible Jobs

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Bluecrew connects job seekers with part-time and full-time hourly jobs that fit their skills and schedules

http://www.bluecrewjobs.com/find-work

Business Planning

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U.S. Small Business Administration's guide to business planning. Includes information about each step and guides, and how to connect with a business counselor.

https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/10-steps-start-your-business

Calbright College

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Calbright College is an online community college in California offering flexible, career-focused programs.

https://www.calbright.org/programs/

California Apprenticeship Registry

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The California Apprenticeship Registry allows users to search for registered apprenticeship programs by county and occupation group.

https://www.dir.ca.gov/databases/das/aigstart.asp

California Reentry Employment Guide

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Visit the attached PDF to view a comprehensive guide on finding employment with a criminal history in California.

https://www.lareentry.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/RoadmapGuide-2016.pdf

Green Career Resume Worksheet

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Worksheet to customize your resume.

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Dealing with your criminal record in California

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Visit the website to learn about the process of getting your record expunged.

https://jailstojobs.org/new-entry-legal-resources/

Finding a Job as an Ex-Offender

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Use this online resource (or the PDF guide attached) to find information about:

https://www.careeronestop.org/ExOffender/default.aspx

Instawork

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Connects workers with businesses for flexible, temporary, or permanent positions, ensuring reliable staffing solutions

http://www.instawork.com

Jails to Jobs

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Jails to Jobs provides resources and guidance to help formerly incarcerated individuals find employment and reintegrate into society.

www.jailstojobs.org

Northstar Learning

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Online digital literacy learning.

https://www.digitalliteracyassessment.org/locations/san-francisco-public-library/register-as-learner?next=/locations/san-francisco-public-library

Notion

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Notion is an all-in-one workspace for note-taking, project management, and collaboration.

http://www.notion.so

San Francisco Bay Area Business Guide

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This guide offers resources and information for businesses operating in the San Francisco Bay Area.

https://www.sba.gov/district/san-francisco/doing-business-san-francisco-district

Search Apprenticeships by County - California

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A tool to search for registered apprenticeship programs in California by county.

https://www.dir.ca.gov/databases/das/aigstart.asp

SF City College Online Programs

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San Francisco City College offers a variety of online programs for students seeking flexible education options.

https://www.ccsf.edu/academics/online-learning/cityonline

SF Service Guide

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A guide to services available in San Francisco, including housing, healthcare, and employment resources.

http://www.sfserviceguide.org

SF/Marin Free Food Locator

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A tool to find free food resources in the San Francisco and Marin areas.

http://www.sfmfoodbank.org/find-food

TickTick

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TickTick is a task management app that helps users organize and track their to-do lists.

www.ticktick.com

WorkWhile

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Connects workers with flexible job opportunities that fit their schedules.

https://www.workwhilejobs.com/#join-us-anchor

Coda

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Coda.io is a collaborative document editor that combines documents, spreadsheets, and workflows into a single platform.

Solar Career Pathways Course

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Explore career pathways in the solar industry.