Bayfair Employment Training Academy
Youth ages 14-24 in the Unincorporated Eden areas of Alameda County need jobs. The Bayfair Employment Training Academy (BETA) supports youth from low to moderate-income families with the skills they need to prepare to enter the workforce. BETA is ACAP's flagship ETA and opened it's doors to serve youth in employment training in 1997.
At BETA, participants meet twice a week for 12 weeks to learn the skills and information they need to search for, secure and maintain employment. Each class is taught by trained youth advocates, who act as case managers, and employment specialists who walk youth through a step-by-step process of getting and keeping a job using a curriculum that has proven to assist hundreds of Bay Area youth find jobs. For older youth ages 17—24, we also offer a GED preparation course.
Steps to Success:
Once youth have successfully completed all of the classes in 12-week period, they receive a certificate of completion. This certificate will assist them as they approach potential employers to apply for jobs. Many will recognize our certificate and be more likely to give BETA applicants interviews. How well the youth does in their interview is dependent on their performance, but youth will have continued access to their youth advocate, who will provide help and support throughout their job search process. And youth who have completed the Blueprint course are eligible for continued assistance finding job opportunities.
Blueprint Curriculum
· Create a job search strategy
· Craft effective resumes and cover letters
· Ace your job interviews
· Understand the job market
· Communicate effectively with potential employers
· Professional etiquette and workplace behavior
· Learn to manage money effectively
· Learn about your rights at work
· Understand the connection between education and employment (jobs versus careers)
BETA also offers the following:
We have monthly Workshops covering varies topics about employment and education. For our current schedule click HERE
BETA 2010-2011 Class Schedule:
Blueprint Workshops are held twice a week. You can join at anytime during these session dates:
Session 1 10/5/10—1/13/11, Tuesday and Thursday
Session 2 1/18/11—4/21/11, Tuesday and Thursday
Session 3 3/28/11—5/25/11, Monday and Wednesday
For more information contact:
Gabriella Castillo - Interim BETA Site Coordinator
Elizabeth Lockerbie - BETA Youth Advocate
Erika Patterson - Academic and Employment Readiness Facilitator/AmeriCorps Volunteer
Lindsay Teeples-Mitchell - Academic and Employment Readiness Facilitator/AmeriCorps Volunteer
Saratah Sow - Academic and Employment Readiness Facilitator/AmeriCorps Volunteer
Sean Bailey - Financial Empowerment Specialist
BETA is located at the Bayfair Mall in San Leandro. Enter near Target. We are wheelchair accessible. Visit us today!
At BETA, participants meet twice a week for 12 weeks to learn the skills and information they need to search for, secure and maintain employment. Each class is taught by trained youth advocates, who act as case managers, and employment specialists who walk youth through a step-by-step process of getting and keeping a job using a curriculum that has proven to assist hundreds of Bay Area youth find jobs. For older youth ages 17—24, we also offer a GED preparation course.
Steps to Success:
Once youth have successfully completed all of the classes in 12-week period, they receive a certificate of completion. This certificate will assist them as they approach potential employers to apply for jobs. Many will recognize our certificate and be more likely to give BETA applicants interviews. How well the youth does in their interview is dependent on their performance, but youth will have continued access to their youth advocate, who will provide help and support throughout their job search process. And youth who have completed the Blueprint course are eligible for continued assistance finding job opportunities.
Blueprint Curriculum
· Create a job search strategy
· Craft effective resumes and cover letters
· Ace your job interviews
· Understand the job market
· Communicate effectively with potential employers
· Professional etiquette and workplace behavior
· Learn to manage money effectively
· Learn about your rights at work
· Understand the connection between education and employment (jobs versus careers)
BETA also offers the following:
- Drop-in computer lab for youth to conduct job searches and apply for work.
- One-on-one support services. Youth can talk to their youth advocate/case manager any time.
- Mental health screenings and support in partnership with our mental health provider(s).
- Resource and referral for any additional issues the youth need help with.
- Weekly co-ed and gender-specific support groups.
- Quarterly Career Nights or Job Fairs.
We have monthly Workshops covering varies topics about employment and education. For our current schedule click HERE
BETA 2010-2011 Class Schedule:
Blueprint Workshops are held twice a week. You can join at anytime during these session dates:
Session 1 10/5/10—1/13/11, Tuesday and Thursday
Session 2 1/18/11—4/21/11, Tuesday and Thursday
Session 3 3/28/11—5/25/11, Monday and Wednesday
For more information contact:
Gabriella Castillo - Interim BETA Site Coordinator
Elizabeth Lockerbie - BETA Youth Advocate
Erika Patterson - Academic and Employment Readiness Facilitator/AmeriCorps Volunteer
Lindsay Teeples-Mitchell - Academic and Employment Readiness Facilitator/AmeriCorps Volunteer
Saratah Sow - Academic and Employment Readiness Facilitator/AmeriCorps Volunteer
Sean Bailey - Financial Empowerment Specialist
BETA is located at the Bayfair Mall in San Leandro. Enter near Target. We are wheelchair accessible. Visit us today!
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