The fund raised from the CNSC 2004 Telethon & Radiothon , part of it will be used to host a House Keeping Training Class. The idea of hosting the House Keeping Training Class was based on the poor economic climate which led to the unemployment situation worse and worse. The Chinese residents who do not have special skills were facing more difficulties to seek for a job. However, there were also many hard working people who want to hire some people to take care of their house work but also feel difficult to find a good one. Base on this, the idea of hosting this program became concrete. After the information of this program reported by the Media, in just a few days, over 200 people came to CNSC to register for this training program. CNSC have had an orientation for the registered people on June 8. For those who have met the requirement, will begin to receive a 3 months professional training begin in early July (training will be conducted by Maintrain). Those who complete the training and meet the requirement will be issued a certificate which will be a big help for them in job placement. CNSC will also assist them for job placement. CNSC is also planning to host another training class in October 2004.

Program Details

Program’s Mission

• To provide educational program and service to meet the needs of the under and unemployed thus enhancing their well-being, social independence and quality of life.

Program Goal

• To provide housekeeping job training, counseling of 30 low-income, under-employed or unemployed female workers per training cycle
• To provide job placement and job retention services for the trainees.

The Program

• An intensive three-month course that includes VESL and hands on janitorial training. It will be a 5 days, 12 weeks of classroom instruction including language on housekeeping methods and terminology such as use of cleaning products and electrical appliances, health and safety procedures, record keeping, employer/employee relations, and job search preparation, together with On-the Job Training and work experience. Students will receive job-placement, job counseling and job retention service free of charge. Participants will receive recognized certification upon satisfactory completion of training

Eligibility

• Chinese Adults under 55
• Low-income family
• Unemployed
• Under-employed
• U.S. Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident
• Bay Area Residents (not restricted to S.F. Residents)
• Social Security Card
• Able to clear back-ground check
• Commitment to participate the entire job training cycle

Highlights of the Program

• Three months intensive training in housekeeping duties and VESL
• 35 hours of job-training and VESL each weekOn-The Job training under experienced and certified instructors
• Participants will receive monthly stipend throughout the training period
• Participants will receive monthly Fast Pass or an equivalent amount for non S.F. residents throughout the training period
• Participants will receive recognized certification upon completion of training
• Job interview training
• Job retention and counseling
• On-going individual support throughout training and post placement

Training Cycle

• Continuous three-month training cycle starting July 2004

For More Information, please contact:
Chinese Newcomers Service Center
777 Stockton Street #104
San Francisco, CA 94108

Telephone: (415) 421-2111