Transforming Lives
At Community Action Marin, we’ve helped to transform thousands of individual lives. By providing key stabilization services in conjunction with high-touch career coaching and job training pathways, we support individuals with attaining employer-recognized certificates and credentials, and obtaining employment in high-demand professions. This evolving body of work will soon include an early care and education apprenticeship program.
Current Services
Workforce Accelerator Program
A Road to Self-Sufficiency is a holistic job training program for women in the county over the age of 18 who are experiencing homelessness or housing challenges, are seeking employment, and are U.S. citizens or non-citizens authorized to work in the U.S. This program is thanks to a grant from the California Workforce Development Board. Click the link below to learn more. If you have questions, please contact Erika Acosta at 415.526.7539 or [email protected]
Kitchen Apprentice Program
Our Apprenticeship Program trains and mentors those seeking a career in the food industry or entrepreneurship opportunities focused on food. The 6-month program will equip individuals with the knowledge and skills to develop and launch a small food business or to join the larger food and hospitality industry. Apprentices are matched with food industry professionals specializing in baking and butchering and get a chance to learn invaluable business and marketing skills. For more information, contact us at 415.526.7590 or [email protected]
Driver Academy
Community Action Marin has partnered with Vivalon Rides to offer an opportunity for a career as a professional, trained, and licensed commercial driver. With free tuition, you can begin a new career with job security driving commercial vehicles and supporting the community in the process. The Academy provides a combination of in-class and field training to help you successfully pass DMV written exams and behind-the-wheel field tests, CPR and First Aid certification, and job placement assistance. For more information, contact us at 415.526.7590 or [email protected]
Associate Teacher Apprenticeship
The Pathways to Success Apprenticeship is a unique working and learning experience starting Spring 2023. Participants will be able to make a difference in children's lives and will get 2,000 hours of paid learning, on-the-job classroom training, and a jumpstart on a career in early education with job placement at one of two local employers. For more information, contact us at 415.526.7539 or [email protected]
Career Coaching
Finding a new job or career path is a daunting task. It really helps to have someone in your corner. During one-on-one sessions, our experienced coaches provide invaluable help for members to plan for a job change, enroll in needed training, develop resumes and cover letters, practice interviewing, secure interview-appropriate clothing, search for job openings that match their skill sets and interest, and submit job applications. For more information, contact us at 415.526.7590 or [email protected]
Peer Specialist Certification Training
This CalMHSA-approved program will be launching in the near future. Please join our email list by clicking the link below to receive a notification once we begin enrollment.
Have Questions?
Reach out to Heather Bettini, Senior Director, Economic Justice, by clicking the email link below.