Registration is open until October 27 for a free job training program that prepares local residents for high-paying careers in industrial facilities. The application process includes an assessment. Assessments will be scheduled for November 13-15. Information will be sent out after registration closes. New cohort starts for day and night classes on January 23, 2024 and end on May 23, 2024.
For more information or questions, email: Jeff Brauning, Coordinator, College and Career Readiness at [email protected]
For more than 40 years, the Regional Occupational Program, which is funded by the Chevron Richmond Refinery, and implemented by the Contra Costa County Office of Education, has launched hundreds of successful careers in the fuels and petrochemicals industries, including many Chevron employees.
Students will learn technical skills such as mechanics, mathematics and chemistry, along with communication and analytical skills, safety practices and how to work independently and as part of a team. They are also provided job interview training.
To be eligible for either program, students must be at least age 18, possess a high school diploma or GED, pass a basic math and reading comprehension assessment, and have a valid California driver’s license.