The program is open to anyone living in Santa Clara or San Benito County who is committed to training. Getting started is easy, and we’re with you every step of the way.

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Please fill out the form below to enroll in an Information Session. Attending an Information Session is a mandatory first step in the enrollment process.

 

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

Our Career Development Services are designed to provide immediate support and long-term career success:

  • Vocational Training – Industry-specific, short-term, and hands-on training programs
  • Job Placement – Employer partnerships that connect participants to meaningful work
  • Career Development – Mentorship and job coaching to foster long-term retention
  • Supportive Services – Housing navigation, transportation assistance, and life coaching

All programs are offered at no cost to you, thanks to our generous donors and retail operations. If you’re ready to start your journey toward employment and independence, we’re ready to walk with you every step of the way.

  • ABC NorCal – Associated Builders and Contractors of Northern California
  • LiUNA – Laborers International Union of North America
  • JobTrain – Opening pathways to quality careers for people of diverse backgrounds throughout the Bay Area.
  • SEI – Strategic Energy Innovations

Community & Industry Partners

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Veteran Status (provide one of the following):
  • DD214
  • VA ID card or other official documentation confirming veteran status

  • Verification from the SQUARES system

Household Income (for all household members):
  • Two months of recent pay stubs

  • Most recent tax return (Form 1040)

  • Documentation for disability, pension, or retirement income

Identification & Family Information:
  • Government-issued photo ID (passport, driver’s license, or state ID) for each household member

  • Birth certificates or custody papers to confirm dependents

  • Social Security cards for all household members

Housing Verification:
  • Lease agreement, or

  • A letter from a shelter, institution, or transitional housing provider

QUALIFYING FOR SUPPORT

To participate in Veteran Family Services, the head of household—or their spouse—must be a U.S. veteran, and the household must meet low-income guidelines (at or below 80% of the area median income).

 

Our team will guide you through each step of the eligibility process with care. Here’s what we’ll need to verify:

 

Our goal is to make this process as simple and stress-free as possible, because you’ve served, and now it’s our turn to support you.

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