Almost 90 households attended the virtual 2021 Imagine Gala event and 74 households participated in the auction. Even more contributed financially through donations! In total, including sponsorships, we raised…

Read more: Second Virtual Gala a Huge Success!

Graduation season is just around the corner for many local public schools. Not to be outdone, Opportunity Junction has two upcoming graduation ceremonies for our Administrative Careers Training and Certified Nursing Assistant program participants.

Read more: Graduation Season at Opportunity Junction

Hooray! We have officially been approved to launch our CNA program in Antioch!

Our first class will begin July 19th 2021! Click here to learn more,

Read more: Healthcare Career Pathways Expands to Antioch

Deb regained her confidence and found a new career

"Opportunity Junction made me feel confident in something I thought I had lost. I felt a sense of myself again. I am not just a mom. I am both; I am more. The skills were important, but the feeling of confidence I had lost over the last decade came back, too," shares Deb Carcache, alumna of Class 59 of the Administrative Careers Training program (ACT).

Read more: May 2021 Featured Alumna: Deb Carcache

We are proud and grateful to announce the following new grants and funding partnerships:

Contra Costa County Community Services Bureau: Contra Costa County's Community Services Bureau (CSB) awarded another round of key funding for the Administrative Careers Training (ACT) Program, helping with staffing, as well as alumni services and paid internships for program graduates. CSBG is part of the national Community Action Partnership network of over 1,100 agencies that work to alleviate poverty and empower low-income families in communities throughout the United States.

Read more: New Grants

Opportunity Junction's Do-It-Yourself Tax Assistance is now virtual! All taxpayers are welcome to sign up for our no-cost income tax preparation class, held via Zoom on Thursday evenings at 6 pm and Saturday mornings at 10 am. Sessions end on Saturday, April 17th, 2021.

Read more: Do-It-Yourself Tax Assistance Moves Online

We’re hiring again at Opportunity Junction to help us expand our Healthcare Career Pathway partnership. We’re seeking two Registered Nurses, one to launch Certified Nursing Assistant training in our Antioch office as the director and instructor, and one to work on extending the pathway with continuing education and new sites.

Read more: OJ Hiring Nurses for Healthcare Career Pathway

Are you looking for a free, fun at-home activity on April 24th? We hope you will join us in celebrating Opportunity Junction’s 21st Birthday, A Coming of Age, at our virtual 2021 Imagine Gala. Our one-hour event will be jam-packed with inspiration and fun for the whole family!

Read more: 2021 Gala - Celebrating 21 years!

As the pandemic swept the nation, Pauline found Opportunity Junction and a new career

"If it wasn't for Opportunity Junction, I really wouldn't have the job I have now, and I love it! I don't mind getting up early and going to work because I know I am in a good career, and I can move up," shares Pauline Gaona, alumna of Class 62 of the Administrative Careers Training program (ACT).

Read more: March 2021 Featured Alumna: Pauline Gaona

Help us recruit a new member of the Opportunity Junction team!

Our Director of Counseling (DOC), Dr. Christy Corrigan, will be stepping down in order to focus on her private practice. The DOC provides assessment, referrals, and brief therapy to our job training participants in addition to consultation for our staff members.

Read more: We’re Hiring: Licensed mental health clinician (Ph.D., Psy.D., LMSW, LMFT)