Jumpstart Your Future

Thousands of people in the Bay Area are struggle to find a job and the income needed to support themselves and their families. If you are in this position or simply want to grow your career opportunities, we invite you to attend our orientation to learn about the services we offer to help you on your path to stable employment.

We offer in-person orientations for Goodwill Career Services on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11:00am. Register for an orientation here: https://calendly.com/sfgoodwill-orientation/appointment

The Goodwill Comprehensive Job Center is open Monday – Friday from 10 am – 4 pm. 

For any inquiries please email: careerservicesinfo@sfgoodwill.org or call 415-575-4570

For information about the San Francisco Office of Economic and Workforce Development directives, see here.

Each year, more than 3,600 job seekers visit our Career Centers.

SF Goodwill Career Center participants at computer stations

Our Career Centers are one-stop shops where jobseekers can receive a variety of free career services and enroll in impactful training programs, including:

  • One-on-one assessment and career planning sessions
  • Trainings in digital skills and critical employment skills
  • On-site interviews and hiring events with employers
  • Workshops on resume writing, interview skills, and submitting online applications
  • Access to job boards with immediate employer openings
  • Free use of computers, phones, and fax machines
  • On-site social support services from partners including San Francisco’s Human Service Agency, Toolworks, and Five Keys Charter School

Specialized Career Services

SF V.E.T.S. Program

Our Veterans Employment Training and Services Program offers training opportunities and job placement resources to veterans and their spouses throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. 

Reentry Services

Through the Community Assessment and Services Center (CASC), we offer career services and training to help justice-involved people with their specific barriers to employment. The program also offers participants access to a broader array of reentry services funded by San Francisco Adult Probation Department. For more information, please call (415) 489-7300.

Community Assessment and Service Center (CASC)

564 6th St
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 489-7300 

Monday-Thursday: 9 am-4 pm
Friday: 9 am-1 pm

Orientation: Monday-Friday at 10:30 am by appointment.

Comprehensive Job Center (CJC)

750 Post Street
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 575-4570 

Monday-Friday: 10 am-4 pm by appointment

Orientation: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11:00 am by appointment.

 

Vallejo Career Center

301 Georgia Street Suite #128

Vallejo, CA 94590
707-693-4535

Monday-Friday: 8 am-5 pm

Orientation: by appointment

 

Vacaville Goodwill Career Center -- This location is permanently closed. Please visit our nearby Fairfield or Vallejo Career Centers for services and support.

1309 East Monte Vista Avenue
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 674-5614

Monday-Friday: 10 am-4 pm

Orientation: by appointment

 

Alameda County Job Center and Career Services

1301 30th Avenue
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 698-7219

Monday-Friday: 10 am-5 pm (closed from noon to 1 pm for lunch)

Orientation: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 am by appointment.

 

Fairfield Goodwill Career Center

2211 N Texas Street Fairfield Oakmont Shopping Center
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 693-4535

Monday-Friday: 8 am-5 pm (closed from 12 noon to 1 pm for lunch)

Orientation: by appointment.

 

Concord Goodwill Career Center

3495 Clayton Road El Monte Shopping Center
Concord, CA 94519
(707) 693-4535

Monday-Friday: 10 am-5 pm (closed from 12 to 1 pm for lunch)

Orientation: by appointment

 

Did you know?

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of our job placements are in non-retail fields such as administration and support, public administration, hospitality, and other services.

Who We Serve

We are proud to serve a diverse array of individuals through our Career Centers. Of the 3,600 clients we served last year:

Barriers

  • 40% were homeless (or in vulnerable housing situations)
  • 27% were justice involved
  • 9% were English language learners
  • 4% were veterans

Age

  • 57% were between 25-55
  • 25% were under 25
  • 18% were 55+

Gender

  • 66% were male
  • 43% were female
  • 1% were transgender

Ethnicities

  • 39% were black or African American
  • 22% were White
  • 17% were Latinx / Hispanic
  • 11% were Asian American
  • 6% were Multiracial
  • 2% were Native American
  • 2% were Native Hawaiian or pacific islander