The Veterans Service Center, opened in March 2015, is equipped with a high speed internet café where veterans can build resumes, apply for jobs, and video chat with friends and family. PG&E championed the project recruiting many local and national companies to add additional support.

Many resources and referrals are also available from the center staff as well as information on other Volunteers of America Veterans programs.
Our veterans service center is open to all current and former military members

Services Offered: 

• Computer Lab
• Employment workshops & training
• Community Resources & referrals
• Resume or application assistance & follow-up services
• Job fairs & job placement assistance
• Assistance with benefits & claims

Contact: (916) 661-5149
Location:
10618 Schirra Avenue, Mather, CA 95655
Located just a block from Mather VA Hospital with free shuttle service provided by the VA. 
Hours: Monday, Wednesday-Friday
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday
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US Citizenship and Immigration Services provides:

• Information and forms regarding citizenship and family citizenship
• green cards
• petition for relative
• affidavit of support
• employment eligibility
• information on temporary workers
• permanent workers
• student visas.

On the USCIS office website, you can check your status, locate your nearest field or international office, and also schedule a free appointment to get answers on your case.


Driving Directions:

Take Interstate 5.
Get off at the exit for J street.
Head east on J Street.
Turn right onto Seventh Street.
Turn right onto Capitol Mall.
The building is between 6th and 7th Streets.

NOTE: For current information on roadwork, delays, road conditions and emergency closures, call the voice-activated Caltrans Highway Information Network at 800-427-7623 or visit their website at http://www.dot.ca.gov/


Public Transportation:

Take the blue or gold light rail lines to the 7th Street and Capitol Mall stop (Southbound) or to the 8th Street and Capitol Mall st… [read more]

Disaster Unemployment Assistance has been approved for those impacted by widespread California fires. From Cal OES News. See more details and eligibility criteria here: https://news.caloes.ca.gov/disaster-unemployment-assistance-has-been-approved-for-those-impacted-by-widespread-california-fires/


The California Employment Development Department (EDD) administers these benefits, which are available to workers, business owners, and self-employed individuals who lost their jobs or businesses or had their work hours reduced due to the ongoing wildfires.
 
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has determined that individuals who lost work or self-employment as a direct result of the Dixie Fire in Plumas and Lassen Counties, and the River Fire in Placer and Nevada counties, are now eligible to apply for DUA benefits. The FEMA approval is for FEMA-designated disaster area 4610-DR (also noted as 4610-DR-CA and DR4610CA).
 
Web pages
 

• Home - https://edd.ca.gov/en
• D…

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Housing California has information about how homeless services providers can assist people experiencing homelessness in getting a free copy of a California birth certificate. 

See details about process and eligibility at these web pages (a homeless service provider* must be involved):

• Information for Providers - https://www.housingca.org/resources/community/providers/help-someone-get-ca-birthcert/?highlight=birth%20certificate
• Information for Individuals - https://www.housingca.org/resources/community/individuals/get-ca-birthcert/

Please note that Housing California does not issue birth certificates. It provides information on how to obtain them at the links above.

* What is a “homeless service provider?”

• i.) A governmental or nonprofit agency receiving federal, state, or county or municipal funding to provide services to a “homeless person” or “homeless child or youth,” or that is otherwise sanctioned to provide those services by a local homeless continuum of care or…

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The PARTNERS Family Resource Center (FRC) provides a place for families in the Penn Valley area to connect, learn, and play. Assists families with child development, parenting support, counseling, education, employment tools, and community resources.

NOTE: The FRC does NOT have any housing resources and does NOT have any gift cards, gas cards, etc.

The FRC does offer public use computers, resource and lending libraries, Spanish language translation services, a play area, diapers, and a clothes closet.

Offers playgroups Wednesday and Thursday from 10-11:30am for families with children ages 0-5. Offers weekly activities for older children. Call for details.

This is a First 5 Nevada County program.
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This is a Ready to Grow (R2G) resource. Ready to Grow is a First 5 Nevada County program to connect children 0-5 with services and information that support their well-being. Organizations with programs that have this R2G tag may have additional programs of interest to… [read more]

Gender Health Center programs include counseling services, advocacy, outreach, name & gender change help, and a hormone clinic.

SERVICES
Advocacy Services 
Advocates meet with clients on a bi-weekly or weekly basis to set goals using a strengths-based, client-centered approach. The program works to connect clients with resources and to assist clients in navigating all GHC services when appropriate, such as counseling, name and gender change assistance, health insurance options, economic empowerment program, hormone clinics and legal health clinics.

Name and Gender Change Paperwork Assistance 
Advocates assist clients in filling out name and gender change court paperwork and identity documents, such as driver license, birth certificate, passport and social security changes; become familiar with the court process for changing name and gender; provide information to clients around the process for legal name and gender change.

Covered California Outreach and Education 
GHC is … [read more]

Returning Veterans: Enlisting Their Skills for CAL FIRE Service (R.V.E.T.S.)

CAL FIRE is a State of California equal employment opportunity employer, offering a variety of job opportunities on a statewide basis. CAL FIRE’s R.V.E.T.S. program can assist veterans, service members, and their families with integration and transition into service with the Department. For information on how to navigate the State of California civil service system and the benefits afforded to those who have served and/or are serving in the U.S. Armed Services, please visit the Department’s R.V.E.T.S. page or contact the R.V.E.T.S. Hotline.

Website: www.fire.ca.gov/

Email: CALFIRErecruitment@fire.ca.gov

Sierra College provides financial aid information for attending college including details about grants, waived fees, book vouchers, scholarships, student employment, loans, and more.

Sierra College campuses are in Grass Valley, Truckee, Rocklin, and Roseville.

This is one of many possible First 5 Nevada County Ready to Grow (R2G) program resources.

Provides personalized career planning, training, and support for participants of Nevada County's CalWORKS and Child Support Services programs. Includes one-on-one career counseling; a six-week employment skills training course; assistance with resume and cover letter writing and interviewing skills; assistance identifying barriers to employment and navigation to community resources to address those barriers; and paid and unpaid work experience with local employers.
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This is a Ready to Grow (R2G) resource. Ready to Grow is a First 5 Nevada County program to connect children 0-5 with services and information that support their well-being. Organizations with programs that have this R2G tag may have additional programs of interest to families.

Pride Industries provides a range of solutions to overcome barriers to employment and succeed in the workplace. Services are designed to meet each individual's needs and interests and include assessment, career planning, training, placement, on-the-job support, follow-up, and case management.

Locations: https://www.dor.ca.gov/RRD/Consumer/ViewProviderDetails.aspx?id=7

Web pages

• Home - https://www.prideindustries.com/