Employment - Greater Sacramento Urban League

Our Workforce Development Team connects youth and adults seeking employment with employers looking to fill part-time, full-time and seasonal positions. The Greater Sacramento Urban League’s goal is to provide opportunities for Black and other under-served populations to gain meaningful employment for career advancement. Some of our services include:

Career counseling
Job placement
Professional development workshops
Occupational training

Who We Serve

Youth and young adults (ages 16-24) looking to obtain job readiness skills and first-time employment.
Adults seeking career development, occupational training, job placement and soft skills to enter or re-enter today’s workforce.

Our primary service population is considered at risk for a variety of reasons: they are unemployed and underemployed, under-educated and performance challenged by traditional learning environments, on public assistance or justice involved.

Job Talk

Job Talk is a monthly workshop series for individuals seeking employment. Each month GSUL invites an employer to discuss their current employment opportunities and share insights regarding their hiring procedures and application process. This is your opportunity to speak with recruiters and get hired! Job Talk is held every fourth Thursday of the month.

Time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Location: GSUL Empowerment Center, 3725 Marysville Blvd. Sacramento, CA 95838

Dates

May 25 2023
June 22 2023
July 27th 2023
August 24th 2023
September 28th

Computer Courses

We know today’s job market is becoming increasingly more competitive, which is why our team strives to equip individuals with the right tools and training to get hired. GSUL offers two computer courses that are designed to prepare you with entry level computer and internet skills to be successful in the current job market.

The Computer Basics Course is an 8-week class offered 4x a week at two locations. Students learn how to improve their overall knowledge and familiarity with computer programs and software. Class size is limited to 8 students per class. Prospective students should register for only ONE class offering.

Mondays 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (North Sacramento: Greater Sacramento Urban League Economic Empowerment Center, 3725 Marysville Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95838)
Mondays 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (South Sacramento: Mark Sanders Job Center, 2901 50th St, Sacramento, CA 95817)
Wednesdays 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (North Sacramento: Greater Sacramento Urban League Economic Empowerment Center, 3725 Marysville Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95838)
Wednesdays 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (South Sacramento: Mark Sanders Job Center, 2901 50th St, Sacramento, CA 95817)

The Microsoft Word and Excel Course is an 8-week class offered 2x a week at two locations. Students learn how to create documents and spreadsheets using Microsoft applications to prepare them for today’s workforce. Class size is limited to 8 students per class. Prospective students should register for only ONE class offering.

Thursdays 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (North Sacramento: Greater Sacramento Urban League Economic Empowerment Center, 3725 Marysville Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95838)
Thursdays 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (South Sacramento: Mark Sanders Job Center, 2901 50th St, Sacramento, CA 95817)

2023 Course Dates:

Feb 6, 2023 – March 20, 2023
Apr 24, 2023 – June 12, 2023
July 17, 2023 – Aug 28, 2023
Oct 2, 2023 – Nov 13, 2023

Important Course Information:

All classes are held in person.
Courses are at no cost to community members; however, space is limited.
All students are required to register on CalJobs.
To sign up for the Microsoft Word and Excel Course students must first take the Computer Basics Course or test out of the class.

Instructor Information:
Amos Holts, Class Instructor
aholts@gsul.org
916-286-8600

Job Center

The GSUL Sacramento Works Job Center helps individuals find rewarding employment opportunities by providing them with the necessary tools and training to secure the job best tailored to their needs. We are open to the general public and serve over 3,000 clients annually.

Services include

Training for job preparation including resume building, dressing for success, job search, and interview techniques.

Access to employer recruitment events, job announcements, and youth employment services

Access to copiers, telephones, and computers to complete assessments, online applications, and typing tests. One-on-one computer assistance is also available.

In depth one-on-one job assistance to help you develop an employment plan as well as career counseling and pre-vocational and post-job services.

Enroll in a sponsored program to encourage employers to hire you after completion of the training program.

Where to find us?

The Job Center is conveniently located in our Empowerment Center at 3725 Marysville Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95838

Hours of Operation

Monday – Thursday
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Fridays (By Appointment Only)
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Contact

Kamla Dixon

916-286-8623

kdixon@gsul.org