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Events and Entry Level Opportunities and Classes

Event Name Date Time Sponsor Location Description Eligibility Information Website Contact Information Cost Notes
Itbiz Tech Academy Instructor led courses available quarterly.

Self-paced courses available any time.
Instructor led course: 10AM - 4PM

Self-paced course: available any time
Love Never Fails Online

Cybersecurity Pre-apprenticeship program that provides digital equity and sustainable technical education for underserved community members.

16-24 years old Itbiz Tech Academy Free
Kollab Youth's Winter 2026 Session February 24 - April 17, 2026 Kollab Youth Online

Free Online workforce development program for underserved youth ages 14-19.  Sessions are given quarterly.

Age 14-19 Kollab Youth Winter Session Registration programcoordinator@kollabyouth.org Free
New Door Employment Program Ongoing New Door San Francisco

New Door Ventures provides young people in San Francisco and Oakland with a path towards economic mobility. Our six-month employment program uses innovative and evidence-based strategies. Youth participate as members of a cohort, consisting of 15 – 20 interns. Young people learn with each other during their internships and support their peers.

17-24 year-old in the Bay Area New Door Home Page New Door Employment Program Application Free
San Bernardino County Pathway Certificate Ongoing N/A San Bernardino Community College District San Bernardino

San Bernardino County Career Path Builder Program Entry Level Training.  Participants who complete will receive certification from SB County that meets the minimum requirements for the following careers: 
Office Assistant III
Health Services Assistant I
Care Assistant
Animal Control Officer Trainee
Child Support Assistant
Park Ranger I
Eligibility Worker Trainee
Sheriff's Custody Assistant
Food Service Worker
Workforce Development Technician

Must have a California driver’s license
• Must complete an introductory course at the school
• Employers may require a drug test and background check
• Entry into Apprenticeship Program includes conditions

San Bernardino Community College Apprenticeship Web Page

Tiffany Lee
Apprenticeship Program Administrator
tlee@sbccd.edu

Free
Next Gen Winter 2026 January 20th – April 30th, 2026
Tuesdays & Thursdays
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm BAVC Media San Francisco

Led by experienced teaching artists, Next Gen provides a solid foundation in multiple media-making disciplines. Whether you choose video production or animation, you’ll develop practical skills through hands-on projects. Our curriculum includes:

Twice-weekly classes: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:30–6:30 pm
Career development workshops and industry insights
Collaborative work on real-world projects
Capstone projects to showcase your skills at the end of each semester
A collective screening/premiere and community celebration

Program Incentives:
Complete all program requirements, including good attendance and capstone projects, and receive a $300 incentive!

Next Gen is open to San Francisco youth ages 14-17. Next Gen Winter/Spring 2026 Application Next Gen Winter/Spring 2026 Application Free
Mentoring in Medicine & Science February 17 - May 9 TBD Mentoring in Medicine & Science Alameda County

MIMS offers two pre-apprenticeship programs for individuals 16-24 years old with an interest in pursuing a career as a Community Health Worker/Promotoras/Representative (CHW/P/R), Substance Use Navigator (SUN). These individuals serve as valuable liaisons between community members, the healthcare system, and social services. Both programs are partnered with the Alameda County Health Coach Apprenticeship, providing a direct linkage to free community college credit and paid on-the-job training opportunities.

Be 16-24 years old

Have an interest in pursuing a career in health with priority going to individuals looking to participate in the Alameda County Health Coach Apprenticeship upon completion of the pre-apprenticeship

Be available to participate 15-20 hours per week during the 12-week program

Must qualify for at least one of the following: 

Current/Former Foster Youth
Pell-eligible
WIOA adult or youth eligible
Attending, or a graduate of, a Title 1 High School
Living in a high-poverty census tract
Formerly incarcerated
A youth Parent
Currently living with a disability

Mentoring in Medicine & Science Program Mentoring in Medicine & Science Program Application Free
Spring 2026 Pre-Apprenticeship Program (Creating the Next Generation of Tech Talent) February 9th - May 1st Monday - Thursday, 4-7pm Dev/Mission 546 Bryant St, San Francisco
360 Valencia St., San Francisco

We’re pleased to inform you that our Spring 2026 Pre-Apprenticeship Program is seeking the next group of young adults and would like your help to spread the word. Share the links with anyone who might have an interest in the tech industry. Join us to level up your tech skills!

Our Pre-apprenticeship program exposes young adults to useful tech skills in an engaging learning environment. Committed to learning? Anyone with Bay Area residency and  18-24 years of age, is eligible to apply.


What students will learn:
-Intro to IT hardware essentials
-Intro to IoT
-Intro to Programming
-Intro to Critical Career Skills
-Field trips to tech giants

Anyone with Bay Area residency and  18-24 years of age, is eligible to apply. Dev/Mission Pre-Apprenticeship Program Dev/Mission Pre-Apprenticeship Program Registration No cost