Computer Technologies Program The Bridge to a Career

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 …

Spending a morning doing practice job interviews with CTP clients was the highlight of my week. The clients were motivated and eager to improve their job search skills. They all appreciated my help and advice, and I came away feeling like I had really made a positive impact. CTP is doing great work. — Jim Cole, Bank of the West …

A special post by Saul Cuevas-Landeros about his internship experience at CTP. When I was first assigned the task of working with the mBot robots at CTP, I didn’t think I would have to think about and consider so many different perspectives. Looking at the mBots, I thought they would be basic introductory toys, and on one level, they are. …

Aubrey Green co-facilitating the ‘Talk the Mock’ workshop at Google SF with a mix of Computer Technologies Program (CTP) students and Google employees. The goal of the event was to improve student’s self-confidence exercises, resume development, and mock interviews. Everyone had a great time and it was a big benefit for CTP students. Big thanks to the folks at HandsOn …