Back-to-Work Program

8 Weeks to a New Career!

THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED FOR 2021.
SBCC School of Extended Learning is proud to announce the free 'Back-to-Work' program.

The goal of the program is to help unemployed Santa Barbara County community members secure employment. If you have lost your job or been forced to work less hours due to COVID-19, this program is for you!

Students will receive grant funding which may be used for any component of the student’s cost of attendance or for emergency costs that arise due to coronavirus, such as food, housing, health care, or child care.

Participating students will complete an eight-week, 30-32 hour per week tailored training program with the goal of job placement. The program meets Monday-Friday via Zoom™ video conference. Space is limited. Programs begin as early as March 15.

Students will receive:

Grant funding of $200 per week, paid bi-monthly
Funds for childcare, if applicable
Loaner Chromebook, Hotspot, and course materials
English language support for English as a Second Language students
Tutoring support
Job placement assistance

Eligibility:

Must be unemployed
Must live in Santa Barbara County
Must be able to participate Monday-Friday for up to 7 hours per day
Must be available from March 15-May 7, 2021 for some programs
Basic English, reading and writing skills
Must attend a 3-hour required pre-program meeting

Explore Each Career Track

Construction Technology Program

Deadline to apply: 5 pm on March 9, 2021

Class dates: March 15 - May 7, 2021
Must attend a 3-hour orientation on one of the these dates:
Friday, March 12: 8:30 am - 11:30 am
Saturday, March 13: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm AND 3:30 pm -6:30 pm
Sunday, March 14: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
For more information regarding Construction Technology click here

Green Gardener Program

Deadline to apply: 5 pm on March 9, 2021

Personal Care Attendant (PCA)

Deadline to apply: 5 pm on March 9, 2021

Contact Tracer

Deadline to apply: Information coming soon

Class dates: CANCELLED
Must attend a 3-hour orientation on one of the these dates: Pending

Information regarding Contact Tracer will be posted soon.

Office Administration Support

CLASS FULL
REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED

Funded by Santa Barbara City College, CARES Act, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Title II, the Santa Barbara Adult Education Consortium and the SBCC Foundation.

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