Our Job Readiness Program

Phase 1
Free, unlimited Job Readiness Trainings and Services to get "Job-Ready" at MAKE Cafe;
must pass simple MAKE Cafe application and interview to proceed

Phase 2
Real-World, Paid Work Experience as an Adult or Youth Trainee at the MAKE Cafe

Phase 3
Job Placement Services for a Permanent Job after 8 weeks (youth) or 12 weeks (adult) working at the MAKE Cafe
Eligibility
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Refugee or immigrant background (either yourself or your parents)
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Commitment to permanent employment in the U.S.
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U.S. work authorization for adults and valid work permit for youth enrolled in school
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CalFresh beneficiaries highly preferred (we will help you enroll!)
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Willing to work around alcohol and all types of meats - we are a real, working restaurant!
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minimum 16 years of age for youth participants
ADULT Program
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Job Readiness Trainings: Free trainings with MAKE Projects' Employment Coaches to address digital literacy, childcare, transportation and basic vocational English barriers to maximize the MAKE work experience
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Must pass simple interview and job application to be hired into MAKE Cafe - our application and job interview questions are posted here so you you can practice, OR you can attend our Friday on-site workshops with an Employment Coach
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12-week paid work experience and job readiness training
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1-on-1 Employment Services to prepare for post-MAKE job applications and interviews
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Job placement and retention services
YOUTH Program
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10-weeks total
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Phase One: Two weeks, total 10-hour paid orientation and training before invitation to apply for a MAKE Cafe position
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MAKE Cafe job placement depends on successful completion of orientation and training
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Phase Two: 8-weeks of paid work experience in the MAKE Cafe every Thursday and Saturday
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Job Placement and Career Development Services for all program graduates