120 W. Fifth Street, Suite 120
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Contact Name and Number:
Fernando Gallo, Director, (714) 568-1755
Services Offered:
The mission of CET is based on the philosophy of self-determination and seeks to promote the human development and education of low-income people by providing them with marketable skills training and supportive services that contribute to economic self-sufficiency. The organization provides vocational training, including programs in Automated Office Skills, Custodial/Building Maintenance, and Medical Assistance. Also provides Remedial Education, Pre GED/GED Instructions, Human Development, Job Development/Placement, and other supportive services.
Short-term Volunteer Opportunities:
Need volunteers to assist us perform the following activities: conduct mock interviews and self-esteem workshops, teach conflict resolution techniques, and to act as instructional aides.
Long-term Volunteer Opportunities:
Need volunteers to assist us perform the following activities: help with Pre GED and GED preparation, give basic English and math instructions and basic computer instructions.
Opportunities to Observe at Organization:
We strongly encourage students to tour and observe our training facility. Moreover, to obtain a hands-on experience of our training methodology and the wide array of services that we employ for the purpose of assuring the success of our students.
Opportunities for On-site Informational Interview:
Contact Fernando Gallo, Director, at (714) 568-1755. He is more than happy to be interviewed about the history and mission of CET.
Class Speakers:
Contact Fernando Gallo, Director, at (714) 568-1755 to speak on job preparation.
Contact Eloisa Velaquez, Industrial Relations, at (714) 568-1756 to speak on job development, job placement, and/or job search techniques.
North Orange County Regional Occupational Program
301 S. Acacia
Fullerton, CA 92831
Contact Name and Number:
Beth Chiaro, (714) 502-5900.
Services Offered:
Vocational and Employability Training.
Short-term Volunteer Opportunities:
Clerical Support.
Long-term Volunteer Opportunities:
Clerical support and some interaction with students who are in vocational training.
Opportunities to Observe at Organization:
Visitations would be fine. Most services take place at comprehensive high school campuses.
Opportunities for On-site Informational Interview:
Please contact Beth Chiaro, at (714) 502-5900.
Class Speakers:
Any number of employees are available to discuss the different programs we offer. Please contact Beth Chiaro; she will be happy to arrange for a speaker on campus.
S.C.O.R.E.
Orange County Chapter #114
200 W. Santa Ana Blvd., Suite 700
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Contact Name and Number:
Frank Legas, Jr., Chair
(714) 550-7369
Services Offered:
Counselors to small business. Service Corps Of Retired Executives. One-on-one counseling, seminars, workshops.
Opportunities to Observe at Organization:
Available anytime. Please call to arrange.
Opportunities for On-site Informational Interview:
Available anytime. Please call to arrange.
Class Speakers:
Call Mr. Gobbell at (714) 550-7369 to schedule. We also have a Speakers Bureau.