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Opportunity Junction is a non-profit organization that fights poverty by helping low-income Contra Costa residents gain the competence and confidence to support themselves and their families.
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August 2010:
Monday August 2, 6-9 p.m., Email Basics on Monday nights. This is the third class in a free series designed to introduce beginners to popular computer programs, at Opportunity Junction, 3102 Delta Fair Boulevard, Antioch (one block east of Somersville). Sign up in advance at www.opportunityjunction.org/evening or call (925) 776-1133.
Tuesday August 3, 7:30-9 p.m. Word Basics (2007) on Tuesday and Thursday nights. This is the fourth class in a free series designed to introduce beginners to popular computer programs; at Opportunity Junction, 3102 Delta Fair Boulevard, Antioch (one block east of Somersville). Sign up in advance at www.opportunityjunction.org/evening or call (925) 776-1133.
Friday August 6, 6 p.m. - Free Tax Preparation and Filing Services for Low-Income Workers: with help from experienced session leaders, tax filers will complete their own returns using a simple web-based interface. Free federal and state e-filing for 2009 returns is still available, and session leaders can help participants prepare 2007 and 2008 tax returns, too. Sign-ups are required at www.opportunityjunction.org/taxes. The sessions are held in Antioch and are sponsored by Opportunity Junction.
Monday August 16, 6-9 p.m., Email Basics on Monday nights. This is the fourth class in a free series designed to introduce beginners to popular computer programs, at Opportunity Junction, 3102 Delta Fair Boulevard, Antioch (one block east of Somersville). Sign up in advance at www.opportunityjunction.org/evening or call (925) 776-1133.
Friday August 20, 6 p.m. - Free Tax Preparation and Filing Services for Low-Income Workers: with help from experienced session leaders, tax filers will complete their own returns using a simple web-based interface. Free federal and state e-filing for 2009 returns is still available, and session leaders can help participants prepare 2007 and 2008 tax returns, too. Sign-ups are required at www.opportunityjunction.org/taxes. The sessions are held in Antioch and are sponsored by Opportunity Junction.
Tuesday August 24, 6-7:30 p.m. Excel Part 2 (2007) on Tuesday nights. This class is for those with some computer experience; at Opportunity Junction, 3102 Delta Fair Boulevard, Antioch (one block east of Somersville). Sign up in advance at www.opportunityjunction.org/evening or call (925) 776-1133.
Monday Aug. 30, Tuesday Sept. 7 & Monday Sept. 13, 10 a.m. - Job Training & Placement Program information and application sessions: See information available at www.opportunityjunction.org or come pick up an information packet. You must attend one of the application sessions on Aug. 30, Sept. 7, or Sept. 13 at 10 a.m. to apply for this full-time training program. The program begins June 1 and includes 12 weeks of training in Microsoft Office computer applications, life and business skills, followed by up to four months of full-time paid internship. This program is designed to help people with limited work experience or skills begin careers in office or administrative work. Opportunity Junction, No cost to participants. (925) 776-1133, 3102 Delta Fair Boulevard, Antioch CA (1 block east of Somersville).
Tuesday August 31, 7:30-9 p.m. PowerPoint Basics (2007) on Tuesday and Thursday nights. This is the fifth class in a free series designed to introduce beginners to popular computer programs; at Opportunity Junction, 3102 Delta Fair Boulevard, Antioch (one block east of Somersville). Sign up in advance at www.opportunityjunction.org/evening or call (925) 776-1133.
Ongoing: English as a Second Language (ESL) classes – Tuesdays and Thursdays 6-9 pm; teacher-led class; Mondays and Wednesdays 6-9 pm, language lab. Volunteer tutors may be available to help practice English. Registration is ongoing, Mondays-Thursdays 6-9 pm. Opportunity Junction, 3102 Delta Fair Boulevard, Antioch (one block east of Somersville), (925) 776-1133, www.opportunityjunction.org. Free and available to all 18 or older.
Ongoing: Drop-in Internet access – Monday-Thursday 6-9 pm; volunteer tutors may be available to help with computer questions. There is software for practicing typing and for learning English, as well as lists of useful Internet sites for job hunt, local resources, and more. Opportunity Junction, 3102 Delta Fair Boulevard, Antioch (one block east of Somersville), (925) 776-1133, www.opportunityjunction.org. Free and available to all 18 or older.
September 2010:
Friday Sept. 3, 6 p.m. - Free Tax Preparation and Filing Services for Low-Income Workers: with help from experienced session leaders, tax filers will complete their own returns using a simple web-based interface. Free federal and state e-filing for 2009 returns is still available, and session leaders can help participants prepare 2007 and 2008 tax returns, too. Sign-ups are required at www.opportunityjunction.org/taxes. The sessions are held in Antioch and are sponsored by Opportunity Junction.
Tuesday Sept. 7 & Monday Sept. 13, 10 a.m. - Job Training & Placement Program information and application sessions: See information available at www.opportunityjunction.org or come pick up an information packet. You must attend one of the application sessions on Sept. 7, or Sept. 13, at 10 a.m., to apply for this full-time training program. The program begins June 1 and includes 12 weeks of training in Microsoft Office computer applications, life and business skills, followed by up to four months of full-time paid internship. This program is designed to help people with limited work experience or skills begin careers in office or administrative work. Opportunity Junction, No cost to participants. (925) 776-1133, 3102 Delta Fair Boulevard, Antioch CA (1 block east of Somersville).
Friday Sept. 17, 6 p.m. - Free Tax Preparation and Filing Services for Low-Income Workers: with help from experienced session leaders, tax filers will complete their own returns using a simple web-based interface. Free federal and state e-filing for 2009 returns is still available, and session leaders can help participants prepare 2007 and 2008 tax returns, too. Sign-ups are required at www.opportunityjunction.org/taxes. The sessions are held in Antioch and are sponsored by Opportunity Junction.
Tuesday Sept. 21, 5:30 p.m. – Opportunity Junction 10th Anniversary Reception: Celebrating Employers. Come join employers and community members and help celebrate ten years of the Job Training and Placement Program, serving Contra Costa County. At Opportunity Junction, 3102 Delta Fair Boulevard, Antioch (one block east of Somersville), (925) 776-1133, www.opportunityjunction.org.
Ongoing: English as a Second Language (ESL) classes – Tuesdays and Thursdays 6-9 pm; teacher-led class; Mondays and Wednesdays 6-9 pm, language lab. Volunteer tutors may be available to help practice English. Registration is ongoing, Mondays-Thursdays 6-9 pm. Opportunity Junction, 3102 Delta Fair Boulevard, Antioch (one block east of Somersville), (925) 776-1133, www.opportunityjunction.org. Free and available to all 18 or older.
Ongoing: Drop-in Internet access – Monday-Thursday 6-9 pm; volunteer tutors may be available to help with computer questions. There is software for practicing typing and for learning English, as well as lists of useful Internet sites for job hunt, local resources, and more. Opportunity Junction, 3102 Delta Fair Boulevard, Antioch (one block east of Somersville), (925) 776-1133, www.opportunityjunction.org. Free and available to all 18 or older.
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