Electrician Fundamentals Description: (Programs are offered at NO COST to clients)

• 160 hours over four (4) weeks. 80 hours Construction CORE & Leadership Fundamentals and 80 hours of Electrical Awareness and Install Training. 
• OSHA 10 and Basic Safety training 
• Students complete Sexual Harassment & Substance Abuse in the workplace
• Introduction to construction math, hand tools, power tool, blueprint reading, construction drawing, and back rigging. 
• Job Placement support by ABC NorCal for successful graduates    

Certifications Upon Successful Completion:

• OSHA 10
• NCCER Construction Core
• ABC NorCal Pre-Apprenticeship Certification
• CPR/First Aid certification
• Electrical Trainee card State of CA (required to be employed by a C10 contractor)

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a resident of Santa Clara or San Benito County
• Must be 18 years old or older
• Currently unemployed or underemployed
• Ability to read and write in English
• Have reliable transportation
• Eligible to work in the USA with proof of documentation
• Pass pre-assessment in basic computer literacy, math skills & measurements
• Have a High School Diploma or GED (preferred but not required)
• In good physical health; ability to stand for 6-8 hours and lift up to 50 lbs
• Availability to attend Mandatory Orientation prior to session start date
• Availability to attend Mandatory Career Readiness Workshops

Course Information:

• Days: Monday – Friday
• Length: 5 weeks
• Time 7:30 am – 4:00 pm
• Location: Goodwill of Silicon Valley – 1600 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110

2026 Course Dates:

Start: 1/20/26 – End: 2/20/26

Attend Information Session and Apply by: 12/19/25

Mandatory Pre-class Orientation and Career Readiness Training: 1/12/26 to 1/16/26

Start: 4/20/26 – End: 5/22/26

Attend Information Session and Apply by: 4/20/26

Mandatory Pre-class Orientation and Career Readiness Training: 4/13/26 to 4/17/26

Start: 7/6/26 – End: 8/7/26

Attend Information Session and Apply by: 6/5/26

Mandatory Pre-class Orientation and Career Readiness Training: 6/29/26 to 7/2/26

Start: 9/28/26 – End: 10/30/26

Attend Information Session and Apply by: 8/28/26

Mandatory Pre-class Orientation and Career Readiness Training: 9/21/26 to 9/25/26

NOTE: All dates are subject to change

This program is facing high demand and has limited capacity. 

Construction Fundamentals – Laborer’s Pre-Apprenticeship description: (Programs are offered at NO COST to clients)

This construction fundamentals program ensures participants gain the tools and basic knowledge to start a new career in the construction field:

• Students will earn certifications for: OSHA 10 safety training, First Aid/ CPR-AED,  Confined space awareness, Work zone safety & traffic control, Hazardous waste removal.
• Review safety requirements and learn hands on training in Construction fundamentals, Blueprint reading, and Skid steer loaders.
• Employment preparation training, such as resume development and mock interviews.
• After the 6 week course students will complete the math and agility test to meet the pre-apprenticeship requirements with Northern California Laborers’ Training Center (LIUNA).

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a resident of Santa Clara or San Benito County
• Must be 18 years old or older
• Currently unemployed or underemployed
• Ability to read and write in English
• Have reliable transportation
• Eligible to work in the USA with proof of documentation
• Pass pre-assessment in basic computer literacy, math skills & measurements
• HSD/GED preferred but not required
• Driver’s license is preferred but not required
• In good physical health; ability to stand for 6-8 hours and lift up to 50 lbs
• Availability to attend Mandatory Orientation the week prior to session start date

Career Opportunities:

• Construction Apprentice
• Equipment Operator
• Parts Runner or Driver

Course Information:

• Days: Monday – Friday
• Length: 6 weeks
• Time 7:00 am – 3:30 pm
• Location: Goodwill of Silicon Valley – 1600 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110

2026 Class Dates:

Start: 2/02/26 – End: 3/13/26

Attend Information Session and Apply by: 1/9/26

Mandatory Pre-class Orientation and Career Readiness Training: 1/26/26 to 1/30/26

Start: 5/04/26 – End: 6/12/26

Attend Information Session and Apply by: 4/3/26

Mandatory Pre-class Orientation and Career Readiness Training: 4/27/26 to 5/01/26

Start: 8/17/26 – End: 9/25/26

Attend Information Session and Apply by: 7/17/26

Mandatory Pre-class Orientation and Career Readiness Training: 8/10/26 to 8/14/26

Start: 11/02/26 – End: 12/11/26

Attend Information Session and Apply by: 10/2/26

Mandatory Pre-class Orientation and Career Readiness Training: 10/26/26 to 10/30/26

NOTE: All dates are subject to change

HVAC Description: (Programs are offered at NO COST to clients)

• Learn the fundamentals for HVAC Safety
• Understanding the basic fundamentals of HVAC installation
• Practical application of brazing and soldering
• Introduction and Certification testing for  EPA Type I, Type II, Type III. Opportunity to earn Universal Certification
• Employment preparation, including resume writing and mock interviews

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a resident of Santa Clara or San Benito County
• Must be 18 years old or older
• Currently unemployed or underemployed
• Ability to read and write in English
• Have reliable transportation
• Eligible to work in the USA with proof of documentation
• Pass pre-assessment in basic computer literacy, math skills & measurements
• Have a High School Diploma or GED (preferred but not required)
• In good physical health; ability to stand for 6-8 hours and lift up to 50 lbs
• Availability to attend Mandatory Orientation the week prior to session start date

Career Opportunities:

• Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Installer Technician

Certifications Earned

• Universal EPA 608 Certification (which requires passing a four-section test: Core, Type I, Type II, and Type III)
• NATE Ready-to-Work Certification
• Clean Tech Heat Pump Water Heater Certification
• ESCO Soldering and Brazing Certification
• ESCO System Recovery & Evacuation Certification
• OSHA-10 certification

Course Information (subject to change):

Days: Monday – Friday

Length: 8 weeks
Time 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Location: Goodwill of Silicon Valley – 1080 N. 7th St. San Jose, CA 95112

2025 Session Information:

Start: 2/18/25 – End: 4/14/25

Attend Information Session by 1/21/25; Apply by 1/22/25

Mandatory Pre-class Orientation and Career Readiness Training: 2/12/25 to 2/14/25

Start: 8/18/25 – End: 10/10/25

Attend Information Session by 8/5/25; Apply by 8/6/25

Mandatory Pre-class Orientation and Career Readiness Training: 8/11/25 to 8/12/25

Start: 10/20/25 – End: 12/12/25

Attend Information Session by 10/7/25; Apply by 10/8/25

Mandatory Pre-class Orientation and Career Readiness Training: 10/15/25 to 10/17/2025