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Job Opportunities and Free Training in Construction & Building Trades
The Oakland Private Industry Council (PIC) is hosting interviews for applicants who wish to start training and being working in the construction trades, 10 a.m., Monday, Sept. 24 at the West Oakland Neighborhood Career Center, 1801 Adeline St., Suite 209, in Oakland.
Opportunities are available in the following professions:
• Heavy Equipment Operator; • Iron Worker; • Sheet Metal Worker; • Concrete Finisher; • Plumber; • Electrician; • Carpenter; • Roofer; • Glazier; • Cement Mason; • Laborer; • And more
Meet with:
• Cypress Mandela Training Center; • Rising Sun Energy Center; • Tradeswomen Inc.; • Oakland Private Industry Council
• West Oakland Neighborhood Career Center; • West Oakland Job Resource Center; • Representatives of Building Trades Local Unions.
Refreshments will be provided.
Space is limited. Call (510) 419-0392 to reserve a seat.
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