JOBTRAIN
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I have worked with Jobtrain on the fundraising level for many years and am constantly amazed by both the staff and participants. Each individual's story is unique and Jobtrain provides the education and tools necessary to make significant career strides, ultimately changing one's life.
The Great!
- I've seen the results of this organization in... person and in the workforce.
Ways to make it better!
- One thing I'd also say is that... I am happy to be involved with this organization.
JobTrain is a welcoming organization that meets people where they are without judgement and listens to where they want to go with their lives. Through assessment tools and counselors, JobTrain helps prospective trainees figure out what career choice is best and then provides them with the vocational training to get a well paying job. The secret sauce of JobTrain is providing the life skills and vocational training with the right mix of motivation to achieve 80% training completion and job placement rates. The staff is terrific as many of the student testimonials on this site and the JobTrain website attest. As we say at JobTrain, "We help those most in need succeed." JobTrain has been doing an outstanding job serving its clients for over 40 years--it's a great organization with proven results in which to invest!
The Great!
- I've seen the results of this organization in... the success of its students turning around their lives and becoming productive members of their family and community.
- What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is... Seeing the joy and pride at the graduation ceremonies and hearing the bell ring in the lobby when a student gets a new job.
- The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were... Talented, helpful, enthusiastic and positive.
- If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could... Expand its vocational training programs into more areas like car mechanics, more health care professions, various additional construction trades, more information technology professions, etc.
Ways to make it better!
- My experience would have been better if... I am very fulfilled in my role as a Board member and also teacher at JobTrain.
- In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are... Having sufficient resources to continue to expand our program offerings.
- One thing I'd also say is that... JobTrain Works!
I was a Board Member & I work with the rest of the board to ensure that the organization is on solid footing.
Post public compliment
The best way to experience the transformative power of JobTrain is to attend a graduation ceremony. Come and you will see dozens of folks stunned and thrilled to have completed the first step of the rest of their lives. JobTrain gives folks who have never had a first chance a second chance to enter society, be productive, and have a great life. They have been quietly doing so for decades and it is high time more people learn about this great organization.
The Great!
- I've seen the results of this organization in... The countless stories of folks who come from disastrous backgrounds only to be "saved" by JobTrain.
- What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is... Seeing the difference it makes in people lives.
- The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were... Dedicated volunteers, graduates who come back and want to give to the organization which changed their lives, ...
- If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could... Focus less on the yearly drudgery of raising operating funds and more on expanding programs and reaching more folks that desperately need a hand up.
Ways to make it better!
- In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are... Creating a brand for itself in the Bay Area that leads to more consistent and larger fund-raising.
This is a helpful program with a dedicated staff. There is a lot of positive outcome when this program is applied to its full potential. [This review was transcribed by a GreatNonprofits staff member.]
The Great!
- I've seen the results of this organization in... Lifeskills, communication, Hands on learning.
- The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were... great councelors and teachers.
- If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could... build other Jobtrains in other areas so more people would have a chance to succeed.
Ways to make it better!
- My experience would have been better if... n/a
Adam Weiner is possibly the best teacher I've ever had and Jobtrain is an amazing program. I've never been a part of anything like Jobtrain and I am so grateful to have had such a unique experience. I've learned skills and tricks that no one except someone like Adam could teach. I'm sorry to see Mime's close b/c I wish more young people could have the amazing experience that I've had. [This review was transcribed by a GreatNonprofits staff member.]
The Great!
- I've seen the results of this organization in... my fellow students. Chef's motto of "anyone can cook" is completely true.
- What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is... Chef's advise and the fun of spending my days cooking amazing dishes for others!
- The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were... incredible. So diverse. I've learned so much from getting to know them.
- If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could... change so many more peoples lives!
Ways to make it better!
- My experience would have been better if... I could do it longer, sadly I have to leave for college.
- If I ran this organization, I would... do anything possible to keep Mime's open! And try to take Jobtrain into high schools, they need it badly!
- In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are... peoples opposition to it.
- One thing I'd also say is that... Jobtrain is just incredible. It is life changing and it really does work!
I started in the second half of July 08 and I was taught computer lit: and measurement so that I would be ready for culinary arts. I think they did an extra good job and I am now doing well at Mime's. [This review was transcribed by a GreatNonprofits staff member.]
The Great!
- I've seen the results of this organization in... I have only been with J.T. for a little more than 3 weeks.
- What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is... There ability to understand what is needed for me to learn.
- The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were... very kind and understanding.
- If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could... help a whole lot more people.
Ways to make it better!
- My experience would have been better if... I lived closer.
- If I ran this organization, I would... try to get 10,000,000 bucks.
- In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are... lack of money.
- One thing I'd also say is that... It is a very good organization.
This is definitely a 5star organization. They rolled out the red carpet in every aspect of our training and welfare. I'm very proud to have had the priviledge of being in such good company. I found Chef Adams and JobTrain to be top shelf people that take pride in their work. [This review was transcribed by a GreatNonprofits staff member.]
The Great!
- I've seen the results of this organization in... math, computer literacy, culinary.
- What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is... they care about the students.
- The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were... kind and generous with their *time*.
- If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could... only serve us better.
Ways to make it better!
- My experience would have been better if... I had a computer to continue my course.
- If I ran this organization, I would... give everyone a laptop.
- In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are... funding.
- One thing I'd also say is that... a larger campus.
I really am enjoying my experience. I barely passed high school and didn't know what I was gonna do. My mom told me about the cooking program and I was instantly interested. This program has changed my life. [This review was transcribed by a GreatNonprofits staff member.]
The Great!
- I've seen the results of this organization in... my self esteem and my cooking skills.
- What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is... the whole experience has been wonderful. It is all great.
- The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were... willing to help and very nice.
- If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could... really help a lot of people. What there doing is fantastic and could change a lot of peoples lives.
Ways to make it better!
- My experience would have been better if... it stayed open longer.
- If I ran this organization, I would... not change a thing.
- In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are... showing up on time. I live in San Jose and drive 20 minutes a day. But it's more than worth it.
I was a Professional with expertise in this field & I am a full time student who will divide up her enrollment calendar as follows: 3x week July-Aug, 2x week Dec, 7x week summer 2009
Post public compliment
I am an autism specialist for SEUHSD assigned to Woodside H.S. I enrolled in the academy to perfect my skills in culinary science in hopes of applying the content to my classroom. I am developing a transition curriculum for ASD students of which CA is part of the offering. Chef Adam's cause is outstanding for my intention. His teaching style is one to be emulated by all certs. His capacity to retrieve highly challenging learners is exemplary! I am taking back to my classroom a full year of coursework i.e. content methodology, strategies, equipment, materials. By the by, I am a full time student who will divide up her enrollment calendar as follows: 3x week July-Aug, 2x week Dec, 7x week summer 2009. [This review was transcribed by a GreatNonprofits staff member.]
The Great!
- I've seen the results of this organization in... -Retrieving highly hesitant--beyond risk--students. -Offering the community a sound non-profit/ human services project.
- What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is... -Chef Adams vibrant, positive, insightful manner -Location!!! An "authentic" community-based setting is the gold standard in transition, rehabilitation services.
- The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were... Competent culinary specialists, business managers with a collaborative manner and spirit.
Ways to make it better!
- My experience would have been better if... -My professional calendar did not require my attendance at WSHS. -I could have brought my teaching team into the setting for their exposure to content and approach!
- If I ran this organization, I would... -Continue the program as is by recruiting a broad-based community support. -Recreate ASD students into setting.
- In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are... -Funding -Public Awareness -Bring JobTrain into every high school classroom-- students need to know availability of training begins
I am amazed by the great attitudes of students here, not just in my class but those I meet in the school cafeteria. We all share what we know. It is possible to learn all the technology here, not just what a company is pushing. [This review was transcribed by a GreatNonprofits staff member.]
The Great!
- I've seen the results of this organization in... meeting so many other students who have regained confidence in their abilities.
- What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is... self-paced, hands-on, fully-equipped, and very helpful expert instructors. Plus friendly fellow-students.
- The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were... fully-dedicated, and highly experienced. Good at one-on-one with students.
Ways to make it better!
- My experience would have been better if... I had known about it much earlier.
- If I ran this organization, I would... tell the world about how beautiful it is.
- In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are... keeping up with *changes* in technology.
I was a Volunteer & I take a class of computer technician
Post public compliment
This is a good place to learn a new skills for the future. They are few places like this willing to help, the community. [This review was transcribed by a GreatNonprofits staff member.]
The Great!
- I've seen the results of this organization in... if more organizations coming to look for futures prospectives on futures employees.
- What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is... the working team helping each other to more more pleasure to study here.
- The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were... so friendly and willing to help whenever need help from anyone.
- If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could... help mor epeople to get more education to survive.
Ways to make it better!
- My experience would have been better if... more support from the government helping with more founds.
- If I ran this organization, I would... get more staff with a good qualification and high level of academics.
- In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are... to give to everybody more information about more fields to learn.
- One thing I'd also say is that... this is a good place to learn and good place to help each other.
I am in preschool. I really like motorcycles. I like the big ones. (This review was entered by a GreatNonprofits.org staff member)
The Great!
- What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is... ride (toy) motorcycles. I rode a big one. I also like to play with cars. I like everything.
- The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were... really nice.
Ways to make it better!
- My experience would have been better if... my stuff weren't moved behind the counter. My sister did that.
I am a student (I am 4 years old). This is my first week. (This review was entered by a GreatNonprofits.org staff member).
The Great!
- What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is... I love to play outside. I also like to play inside with the toys and dolls. I like coloring with the teachers.
- The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were... I like the teachers. I really like singing with Mr. Jeffrey.
- If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could... buy doggies. And a lot of toys. And backpacks. And dolls.
Ways to make it better!
- If I ran this organization, I would... play more.
I studied at JobTrain--I did general computer classes. I started taking classes around February 2008. I don't know which day.
The Great!
- What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is... the opportunity they give you to study here.
Ways to make it better!
- My experience would have been better if... I had more teachers and more attention from each teacher--asking if I needed help, etc. The classes are often just you learning by yourself, it would be really helpful if teachers came to work with you more.
I was a Client Served & MicrosoftApplications -Windows, Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel
Post public compliment
I came to JobTain to increase my computer skills so I could be more job marketable. It is such a warm and caring atmosphere. The staff here all seem to be very dedicated and enjoy their jobs.
Its services goes beyond the actual computer classes. The have a clothes closet to find clothes for your interviews and a career closet
they send you to where they have very high quality clothes to also help for interviews.
They have mock interview training. Help with resumes. Life Skills training. Speakers from various companies. I could go on and on.
This school is far more that I expected.
I would recommend this school to anyone who
wants to increase their skills in just about any field.
It is all free. What more could you ask.
The Great!
- I've seen the results of this organization in... I have seen changes in many peoples lives. I have seen growth in the people in the class. People get great jobs. I have made many friends that will continue after training is over. Classmates support each other. The support of each other is so great for some of us this is a hard road.
Ways to make it better!
- My experience would have been better if... They hired a new receptionist. She is friendly and greets me. When I come in. I am glad because the other receptionist was not friendly and it was very hard to get a hello. I think there should be no smoking in the front of the building. It does not look very inviting when guests come or people driving by. It gives a wrong impression of what really goes on here at JobTrain.
I was dislocated from my job in March, 2008 and was in the real estate/mortgage lending industry. I have had a very hard time trying to transition into a new career. JobTrains has helped gain some much needed skills in order for me to hopefully obtain that.
I am in the office skills class and learning how to use Microsoft applications. Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook.
I am very pleased with the fact that I also didn't have to pay for these classes out of my own pocket. Being a single mother and out of work, it sometimes can be very difficult to make ends meet but JobTrains has definitely given me the advantage that I need in order to be successful in my career and not have to worry about the financial part.
I have recommended JobTrains to two of my former coworkers and my daughter. They have all started going to classes here as well.
JOBTRAINS IS WONDERFUL AND A GODSEND!!!!!!
The Great!
- I've seen the results of this organization in... some of the people that have graduated from here and got jobs.
- What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is... the class that I am taking is helping me learn skills that I would normally have to pay for at any college. It gives me the opportunity to learn new skills to better myself and market myself that is more appealing to the job market.
- The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were... Always helpful and friendly.
- If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could... move into a better building that is bigger
Ways to make it better!
- My experience would have been better if... so far everything is good. I can't complain.
- If I ran this organization, I would... have more classes in the evening.
- In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are... finding resources to keep the facility going.
- One thing I'd also say is that... I like the idea that women with young children can receive daycare here while learning a new trade.
I was a Client Served & Office Administrative skills student
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