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Our Job Readiness Program 

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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

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

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Phase 3
Job Placement Services for a Permanent Job after 8 weeks (youth) or 12 weeks (adult) working at the MAKE Cafe

Eligibility

  • Refugee or immigrant background (either yourself or your parents)

  • Commitment to permanent employment in the U.S.

  • U.S. work authorization for adults and valid work permit for youth enrolled in school 

  • ​CalFresh beneficiaries highly preferred (we will help you enroll!)

  • ​Willing to work around alcohol and all types of meats - we are a real, working restaurant!

  • 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

  • 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

  • 12-week paid work experience and job readiness training

  • 1-on-1 Employment Services to prepare for post-MAKE job applications and interviews​

  • Job placement and retention services 

YOUTH Program

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  • 10-weeks total

  • Phase One: Two weeks, total 10-hour paid orientation and training before invitation to apply for a MAKE Cafe position

  • MAKE Cafe job placement depends on successful completion of orientation and training 

  • Phase Two: 8-weeks of paid work experience in the MAKE Cafe every Thursday and Saturday  

  • Job Placement and Career Development Services for all program graduates

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