How do I get the skills I need for the job I want?
If you know the kind of job you want, you’ve taken the first step—a very IMPORTANT one by the way! Now it’s time to find where you can get trained for the job you want. Adult school, vocational school, or an apprenticeship could all be the right choice. Explore them!
Apprenticeships
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The DIR website enables us to search for available apprenticeship programs by occupation and counties within the State of California.
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If you enjoy working outdoors and like using your hands to create, the trades may be the right fit for you. There’s no better training than an apprenticeship in the construction trade.
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Apprenticeships provide job seekers paid, workplace experiences to develop skills that employers value. Additionally, they provide affordable paths to good jobs and long-term careers.
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An apprenticeship is an excellent career choice if you like to work with your hands; are willing to serve an apprenticeship for up to five years, have dexterity, mechanical ability, problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a team. Learn more about various types of apprenticeship career paths on this site.
Adult Education
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VACE (including the Technology Development Center) has flexible scheduling and course times that will work with your job or other commitments.
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Oxnard has several programs to get you started in basic education, life-long learning and parent education.
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Simi Institute has 130 occupational training programs and classes ranging in fields from computer technology to cosmetology.
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Conejo offers certification and training programs, including computer classes and medical programs.
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Fillmore Adult School has three locations to serve you. Enroll anytime, classes in computer literacy, job skills, ESL and more.
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Ojai Unified School District’s Adult Education courses are designed to support and promote the personal and professional development of the adults in the community.
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Santa Paula Adult Education is located at Renaissance High School. Courses include computer skills, GED, ESL, citizenship and more.
Trades/Vocational
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Skilled tradespeople are in demand. Plumbers, HVAC technicians and electricians are in position to take advantage of great opportunities now and in the years to come.
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Skilled trades jobs are expected to increase faster than the national average of all jobs, which is 11 percent, over the next 10 years. Think about a job or career in the trades.
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There are many career opportunities to be discovered through post-secondary vocational training. Click on the link to learn more about these careers and their educational requirements.
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Become part of a highly trained, educated, & skilled workforce. Click on the link to learn more about vocational careers and their educational requirements.
On-the-Job-Training (OJT)
