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Tell us what you think about disability in the Workplace! We want to hear from you! Survey Link: https://survey.ctpberk.org/index.php/743637 To improve our understanding and efforts, we are conducting a survey to gather information about attitudes and experiences related to disability in the workplace. Participation in the survey is open to anyone, regardless of whether or not they have a disability. …

CTP has released a new, short video from Director Alex Tabony on Cyber Security We are frequently asked about Cyber Security, and many DOR participants enrolling in our program tell us that they want to get a job in Cyber Security. The trouble is that “Cyber Security” by itself is generally not a job title and is not well defined. …

Esther Support Industries announced that it is engaging in a major hiring push in its IT and customer support division both locally and in its international office. Esther Support Industries, founded in 1995, supports the Aerospace industry and other industries with a variety of support services. Opportunities for entry-level staff as well as experienced IT professionals may be a good …

Union City native Diondre Jordan, 22, came to the Computer Technologies Program after finding himself unsure of what he wanted to major in. “I knew I wanted to do something tech related,” he said. “I didn’t want to sit with ‘undecided’ on my shoulders.” Department of Rehabilitation counselor Himani Tiwari introduced Diondre to CTP, and the rest was history. Diondre …

By Joshua Yates, CTP Computer Technician Training Graduate Earlier this year I completed my classroom training in CTP’s Computer Technician Training (CTT) program. As part of my training, I had to work with a company for some time in order to get hands on work experience. My externship took place at Eden I&R, a local non-profit that helps connect people …

By Devin O’Keefe, CTP/PRO Customer Service & Administrative Training Graduate Google opened its doors to students and staff of the Computer Technologies Program on Friday, June 28 for an interviewing workshop at the data giant’s San Francisco offices. The workshop was the result of a collaboration between Google, CTP and fellow nonprofit HandsOn Bay Area. “We try to make it …

by Susan Farley, CTP PRO Graduate On Thursday, April 25, I attended CTP’s semi-annual Graduation as one of the graduates. The event was held at the Osher Foundation Education Center at the Ed Roberts Campus. Graduates from both the Computer Technician Training and the PRO Customer Service and Administrative Training programs were honored. During the evening ceremony, I was taken …

CTP Staff has been visiting local schools and groups to bring them information about CTP and information about the benefits of applying to be a client of the CA Department of Rehabilitation (DOR). CTP was formed by a partnership between DOR, CIL, and IBM back in 1974. We have recently visited organizations including local high schools, community colleges, adult education …

by Elizabeth Bell, CTP PRO Student On Friday, March 22, 2019, CTP students had mock interviews with employees of Mechanics Bank of San Francisco. The mock interviews were held at CTP’s offices as a way to help students prepare for real job interviews once they complete the program. “It’s best to get feedback from the source,” commented Aubrey Green, CTP’s …