Community Services Employment Training

Name

Community Services Employment Training

Legal name

Community Services Employment Training

Website

https://cset.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Action and Social Services

NAICS

Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243), Individual and Family Services (6241), Educational Support Services (6117), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Employment & Job Readiness Support Services (BPAGAEAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Workforce & Job-Seeker Services (Community-Based) (EDAAAFAM), Work-Based Learning Programs (Internships, Apprenticeships, Community-Based Instruction) (EDAKANAF), Volunteerism, Service-Learning & Community Service (EDALAHAG), Specialized Student Support (Foster/Homeless/Migrant/McKinney-Vento) (EDAJAIAJ)

Keywords

• Workforce development services
• Community action programs
• Youth employment training
• Energy assistance programs
• Homeless housing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Visalia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices15 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Grant Funding: CSET operates as a nonprofit organization funded primarily through government grants from federal, state, and local agencies including CalTrans, California Department of Community Services & Development, and Tulare County Health and Human Services Agency.
2. Donations: The organization receives charitable donations from foundations and corporate partners such as Bank of America Charitable Foundation, AmazonSmile, and community sponsors for events like Senior Day in the Park.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Community Services Employment Training (CSET) is a nonprofit community action agency that delivers free, income-eligible services to low-income residents of Tulare and Kings Counties. Core service lines include free tax preparation (VITA), home weatherization and LIHEAP energy assistance, workforce development and Welfare-to-Work employment services, youth leadership and vocational training programs (including the Sequoia Community Corps and John Muir Charter School), senior services at six senior centers, and housing/homelessness programs such as Family Housing Solutions and the Visalia Navigation Center.

Product overview

Community Services Employment Training (CSET) is a nonprofit organization providing a comprehensive portfolio of community services and workforce development programs in Tulare County, California. The organization operates as a multi-service agency offering employment training, housing assistance, youth development, senior services, and energy assistance programs. The core programs include VITA for free tax preparation, TECHConnect for youth technology training, #LEAD for leadership development, Youth@Work and NextStep for workforce readiness, and the Sequoia Community Corps for vocational training. Housing services encompass weatherization, energy assistance, Continuum of Care, Family Housing Solutions, and First Time Home Buyer education. The organization maintains multiple physical locations throughout Tulare County to serve remote communities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sequoia Community Corps: A California Conservation Corps-certified program providing vocational training, public works, solar installation, weatherization, recycling, and environmental cleanup services for youth and young adults.
• John Muir Charter School
• VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance)
• Employment Connection
• Next Step
• #LEAD
• TECHConnect

Products and services

• VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) Free federal and state tax preparation services for low-income Tulare County residents, including help claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and California EITC, delivered by IRS-certified volunteers.
• TECHConnect Nine-month technology program teaching youth ages 14–18 computer repair, refurbishment, electronic recycling, digital arts, and community training, with opportunities to become IRS-certified tax preparers.
• #LEAD (Leading, Educating, Advocating and Dedication) Leadership and college/career readiness program for high school juniors and seniors that includes engagement with professionals, service learning, college campus visits, and communication and strategic planning skills development.
• Youth@Work Workforce development program operated by CSET for the Workforce Investment Board of Tulare County, helping youth gain work experience, find jobs, learn new skills, and access education and training resources.
• NextStep (Welfare-to-Work) Approved Welfare-to-Work program for CalWorks recipients providing career development planning, job readiness training, employment placement, and job retention skills to help participants achieve self-sufficiency.
• Youth Action Board (YAB) Youth-led advisory board for young people ages 18–24 with lived experience of homelessness in Tulare and Kings Counties, focused on community service, civic engagement, professional development, and self-improvement.
• John Muir Charter School Alternative education charter school for young adults ages 18–26 offering the opportunity to earn a high school diploma while gaining job skills and completing community service projects through the Sequoia Community Corps.
• Sequoia Community Corps California Conservation Corps-certified vocational program offering hands-on training in construction trades, solar installation, weatherization, urban forestry, recycling, and electronic waste collection, with certificates and pathways to careers.
• Home Weatherization Energy efficiency program that weatherizes homes for low-income residents, including weather stripping, insulation, furnace repair, and other improvements, reducing average annual energy costs by $218 per home.
• Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program providing financial assistance to help Tulare County residents manage heating and cooling costs and prevent utility disconnection.
• Public Works Hands-on construction and public works training program in concrete, framing, electrical, plumbing, and finish carpentry, with fee-for-service construction projects available to outside clients.
• Continuum of Care Program designed to end homelessness by helping develop and provide housing and supportive services for individuals moving from homelessness to independent living.
• Family Housing Solutions Program funded by the Bezos Day 1 Families Fund that assists unhoused families with children in securing housing and provides comprehensive supportive services for transitioning to and maintaining permanent housing.
• First Time Home Buyer Education program assisting low-income households with first-time home purchase through workshops covering home selection, loan programs, homeownership responsibilities, and down payment savings.
• Senior Services Senior centers and related services in Cutler-Orosi, Earlimart, Exeter, Lindsay, Porterville, and Woodlake, providing meals, activities, and connection to energy assistance and other community resources for older adults.
• Family Resource Centers Family support centers providing resources and assistance to communities throughout Tulare County, with locations in Visalia, Porterville, Tulare, Pixley, and Earlimart.
• Employment Connection One-stop employment services center with locations in Visalia and Porterville helping job seekers find employment through job fairs, job listings, and employment assistance, and connecting employers with candidates.
• Biz Hub Business support services for entrepreneurs and small business owners in Tulare County.
• Visalia Navigation Center Navigation center in Visalia providing assistance to individuals experiencing homelessness, helping connect them with housing, case management, and supportive services.
• Youth Development CSET department offering youth opportunities for mentorships, college campus visits, jobs, scholarship support, and career preparation to help Tulare County youth prepare for college and gain work experience.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves 11,000+ Tulare County residents annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CalTranscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCalTrans partnered with Visalia and CSET for the Clean California Litter Removal Program, providing $555,930 in litter abatement funds through the Clean California State Initiative. CSET operates cleanup crews along Highway 198 and Highways 65/190, employing individuals experiencing homelessness.
• City of VisaliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity of Visalia partnered with CSET for highway cleanup programs, awarding a contract for CSET to operate litter cleanup crews along Highway 198. City contributed $152,000 from general fund to match CalTrans funding.
• Tulare County Health and Human Services AgencycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHHSA designates CSET's NextStep (WTW) program as an approved program for CalWorks recipients eligible for Welfare-to-Work. CSET provides employment training and job readiness services under this partnership.
• California Conservation CorpscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSET's Sequoia Community Corps is certified by the California Conservation Corps, allowing the organization to participate in state conservation and environmental programs while providing vocational training to corpsmembers.
• Alta Healthcare DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlta Healthcare District provided funding for solar lighting along the walking trail at KC Vista Park in Dinuba, part of nature-based solutions grant project completed by CSET's Sequoia Community Corps.
• Turning Point of Central CaliforniaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployment referral partner for the Litter Abatement Pilot Project, providing individuals experiencing homelessness with case management support and assistance finding permanent housing while they participate in the cleanup program.
• Central California Family Crisis CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployment referral partner for the Litter Abatement Pilot Project, providing case management and housing assistance referrals for individuals experiencing homelessness.
• Tulare County Probation DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSET partners with Tulare County Probation on the Connections Center, a first-of-its-kind program providing mental health, education, vocational training, and drug/alcohol recovery services at one location for youth, adults, and families.
• Kings CountyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSET serves as general contractor for the $2 million Home Garden Community Park project in Kings County, with Kings County youth joining the Corps to construct the park including basketball courts, splashpad, and walking path.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/community-services-and-employment-training-cset-

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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