What Tri-Valley Career Center does

Tri-Valley Career Center (TVCC) is a publicly funded workforce development center operated as a service of the Chabot-Las Positas Community College District (CLPCCD), housed within the district's Economic Development-Contract Education Department. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Pleasanton, California, TVCC serves job seekers, employers, and small businesses across the Tri-Valley region and greater Alameda County (excluding Oakland, which is served by a separate workforce board). Core service lines include career counseling, a weekly workshop program (6–8 sessions per week on resume writing, interviewing, networking, and job search strategy), an online job board, certified typing tests, bi-annual job fairs co-hosted with the Tri-Valley Chamber of Commerce Alliance, on-the-job training contracts (up to $5,000 employer reimbursement), labor market information, and small business advisory services delivered in partnership with the Alameda County Small Business Development Center. Add-on programs include WIOA-funded vocational training scholarships, Microsoft Office certification through TestGenius, Forklift/OSHA safety training, Prologis Learning Academy (warehousing/logistics), apprenticeship pathways, Job Search Academy (Indeed), VITA free tax preparation, and a dedicated AB109 re-entry program for justice-involved individuals.

TVCC's underlying technology stack is non-proprietary and conventional: the public website runs on WordPress; workshop registration is handled by myactivecenter.com; email marketing uses Constant Contact; the job board is a standalone portal (jobs.trivalleycareercenter.org); job listings integrate with the state CalJOBS system; and training content is delivered through third-party platforms (TestGenius, Prologis Learning Academy, LinkedIn, Career Coach from Las Positas College). There is no proprietary technology platform, no AI/ML capability, no patents, and no proprietary data assets described in the source material.

The business model is government-grant-funded rather than commercial. Primary revenue streams are federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funding channeled through the Alameda County Workforce Development Board (ACWDB), additional ACWDB pass-through, and multi-year funding from the Alameda County-Oakland Community Action Partnership (AC-OCAP). A marginal fee-for-service layer exists (typing tests at $15, Microsoft Office training at $60 one-time), but the overwhelming majority of services to job seekers are free. The go-to-market motion is community-led and event-driven: in-person workshops at the Pleasanton center (5860 Owens Drive, 3rd Floor, across from the Pleasanton/Dublin BART station), virtual workshops, bi-annual job fairs, weekly Job Clubs, employer on-site recruitment, and referral flows through 30+ community partners including three Tri-Valley cities, three chambers of commerce, three public libraries, community colleges, adult schools, county agencies, and anti-poverty nonprofits. Staff headcount is listed at 1–10, with additional career coaches embedded at the Alameda County Social Services Agency office in Livermore.

Name

Tri-Valley Career Center

Legal name

Tri-Valley Career Center

Website

https://trivalleycareercenter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Tri-Valley Career Center is a publicly funded workforce development center in Pleasanton, California, operated under the Chabot-Las Positas Community College District. It delivers free career counseling, workshops, job fairs, employer services, and WIOA-funded training to job seekers, employers, and small businesses across Alameda County.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Workforce Development Services

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Junior Colleges (61121), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical & Vocational Education & Training (TVET) (BPADAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE)

Keywords

• Workforce development services
• Career counseling
• Job search assistance
• Vocational training programs
• Employer recruitment services

Headquarters

HQ city

Pleasanton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. WIOA Federal Funding: Primary funding from the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), a federal law governing workforce development activities. Funding supports free services to job seekers including career counseling, workshops, job search assistance, and training.
2. Alameda County Workforce Development Board (ACWDB): Partial funding through ACWDB, which links employers, job seekers, and youth to education, training, and employment programs across Alameda County.
3. Chabot-Las Positas Community College District (CLPCCD): TVCC operates as a service of CLPCCD's Economic Development-Contract Education Department, which includes OSHA Training Center, Apprenticeships, Contract Education, and Title 4E programs.
4. Alameda County-Oakland Community Action Partnership (AC-OCAP): AC-OCAP has funded TVCC for several years to serve Tri-Valley residents with specific barriers to self-sufficiency.
5. Typing Test Fees: Certified typing tests administered at the center for $15 per test. The 5-minute test can be taken up to 5 times, with the best score used for certification.
6. Microsoft Office Training Program: Self-paced Microsoft Office training through TestGenius with a one-time fee of $60 for access to Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook modules.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Tri-Valley Career Center (TVCC) is a public workforce development center that delivers free career counseling, job search workshops, resume and interview preparation, an online job board, WIOA-funded vocational training, job fairs, and employer recruitment assistance to job seekers, employers, and small businesses in Alameda County, California. It operates as a service of the Chabot-Las Positas Community College District, with bilingual (English/Spanish) staff and partnerships that provide direct referrals to college certificates, apprenticeships, OSHA training, and community support services.

Product overview

Tri-Valley Career Center operates as a comprehensive employment resource center serving job seekers, employers, and small businesses in Alameda County. The center functions as a single integrated service platform offering core career development products including Career Counseling Services, a Workshop Program with multiple strategy sessions, an online Job Board, Typing Tests, Job Fairs & Hiring Events, Labor Market Information, and Employer Recruitment Assistance. These core offerings are supplemented by add-on training and support modules including WIOA-Funded Training, Forklift & OSHA Safety Training, Microsoft Office Training, Apprenticeship Programs, Prologis Learning Academy, Job Search Academy, Free Tax Preparation (VITA), Community Resource Referrals, Video Library, Job Club, Workspace Access, and Volunteer Opportunities. The center also provides specialized On-the-Job Training and Customized Training Assistance programs for employers. Services are delivered through partnerships with platforms including myactivecenter.com for workshop registration, CalJOBS for job listings, and various online training providers. The center's approach is grounded in the 'Help You Help Yourself' philosophy, focusing on empowering job seekers with tools and guidance rather than direct job placement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Career Counseling Services One-on-one career counseling sessions with experienced counselors providing guidance on resumes, mock interviews, and ongoing job search support for adult job seekers in Alameda County. First step requires attending an orientation session.
• Workshop Program 6-8 weekly workshops covering job search strategies including orientation, dynamic resumes, networking, interview preparation, career pivoting, and WIOA-funded training information, delivered in-person and virtually.
• Job Board Online job board listing local Tri-Valley job openings; job seekers can search for immediate opportunities and employers can post positions to reach local candidates.
• Typing Tests Certified 5-minute typing test administered at the career center calculating gross/net WPM, keystrokes, errors, and accuracy percentage. $15 fee per test with up to 5 attempts allowed.
• Job Fairs & Hiring Events Bi-annual job fairs (spring and fall) co-hosted with the Tri-Valley Chamber of Commerce Alliance, connecting job seekers with employers across multiple industries through employer networking, resume submission, and interview opportunities.
• On-the-Job Training (OJT) Employer incentive program providing up to $5,000 reimbursement for hiring and training full-time (32+ hours/week) new employees under an OJT agreement, helping employers reduce training costs while onboarding qualified candidates.
• Customized Training Assistance Incumbent and customized training programs offered through ACWDB with 50% reimbursement for training costs, covering position-specific or general training needs for employers.
• Labor Market Information Services Labor market research resources for employers and job seekers including comparable salaries, skill requirements, and regional job openings, with links to EDD, O*Net, and BLS data sources.
• WIOA-Funded Training Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act program providing scholarships (up to $5,000) for vocational training certificates, help paying for industry-recognized exams, interview clothes, and transportation assistance for eligible job seekers.
• Microsoft Office Training Self-paced interactive training through TestGenius covering Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook with certificate upon completion. One-time $60 fee for access to all modules.
• Forklift & OSHA Safety Training Free training program for the warehousing and distribution industry preparing participants for OSHA and Forklift certification. Open to individuals 18 or older.
• Apprenticeship Programs Earn-and-learn apprenticeship opportunities in various industries with employed status from day one, incremental wage increases, and potential college credit through CLPCCD's apprenticeship division.
• Free Tax Preparation (VITA) Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program offering free tax return preparation for eligible households, including help claiming credits such as EITC, CTC, and Education Credits.
• Recruitment Assistance Employer-facing services including free job listings, consultation on job descriptions, recruitment events, job fair participation, candidate screening, and personal referrals of qualified job seekers.
• Small Business Advisory Services Partnership with Alameda County Small Business Development Center (ACSBDC) providing business plan writing, marketing assistance, expansion planning, finance and cost control guidance, and workshops for small businesses and entrepreneurs.
• Job Search Academy Free virtual career development program provided in partnership with Indeed and Alameda County Workforce Development Board, focusing on mastering 5 key areas of job search.
• Workspace Access On-site workspace at the Pleasanton Career Center with computers, internet access, Wi-Fi, and printers for job seekers to conduct job search activities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 92% of apprentices retain employment when their apprenticeship program is complete
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Partnerships

33 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Chabot-Las Positas Community College District (CLPCCD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTVCC is a service of CLPCCD, housed in the district's Economic Development-Contract Education Department. This partnership provides access to Chabot College in Hayward and Las Positas College in Livermore, offering 68 AA degrees, 18 AA-T degrees, 39 AS degrees, 7 AS-T degrees, and 100+ certificate programs. Also includes OSHA Training Center, Apprenticeships, Contract Education, and Title 4E programs.
• Alameda County Workforce Development Board (ACWDB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTVCC is a contractor of ACWDB, which provides partial funding and policy guidance. ACWDB aims to build a better workforce by linking employers, job seekers, and youth to education, training, and employment programs. ACWDB is one of four workforce development boards in the East Bay region covering all of Alameda County except Oakland.
• EastBay WorkscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional partnership coordinating workforce development activities throughout Alameda and Contra Costa counties among four Workforce Development Boards. Through its network, local and regional partners provide benefits and services to employers, job seekers, and youth.
• Alameda County-Oakland Community Action Partnership (AC-OCAP)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAC-OCAP has funded TVCC for several years to serve Tri-Valley residents with specific barriers to achieving self-sufficiency. Part of a national and statewide network working to eliminate poverty at local and national levels.
• Chabot CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity college with transfer agreements with four-year universities and career/technical education certificates.
• Las Positas CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity college with transfer agreements with four-year universities and career/technical education certificates.
• OSHA Training Institute Training Center (OTIEC)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAuthorized by the U.S. Department of Labor to deliver occupational safety and health training to public and private sector workers, supervisors, and employers on behalf of OSHA.
• California Employment Development Department (EDD)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency providing unemployment information and resources. TVCC is an affiliate that helps unemployed individuals find employment.
• California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency providing employment and independent living resources for people with disabilities.
• Alameda County Social Service Agency (SSA)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty agency whose clients receive job readiness services through TVCC career coaches stationed at the Livermore SSA office.
• City of DublinsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerTri-Valley city providing community support resources and collaboration.
• City of LivermoresupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerTri-Valley city providing community support resources and collaboration.
• City of PleasantonsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerTri-Valley city where TVCC is located, providing community support resources and collaboration.
• Dublin Chamber of CommercesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal chamber providing networking opportunities and business support.
• Livermore Valley Chamber of CommercesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal chamber providing networking opportunities and business support.
• Pleasanton Chamber of CommercesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal chamber providing networking opportunities and business support.
• Tri-Valley Chamber of Commerce AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-host of bi-annual job fairs with TVCC, connecting job seekers with employers across multiple industries.
• Dublin Public LibrarysupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPublic library providing access to resources for job seekers.
• Livermore Public LibrarysupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPublic library providing access to resources for job seekers.
• Pleasanton Public LibrarysupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPublic library providing access to resources for job seekers.
• Tri-Valley Regional Occupations Program (ROP)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCareer and technical education program for secondary students transitioning to college or employment.
• Dublin Unified Adult EducationsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdult education programs providing skills training and educational opportunities.
• Livermore Adult EducationsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdult education programs providing skills training and educational opportunities.
• Pleasanton Adult and Career EducationsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdult education programs providing skills training and educational opportunities.
• Castro Valley Adult SchoolsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdult education programs providing skills training and educational opportunities.
• Tri-Valley Anti-Poverty CollaborativesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition addressing poverty in the Tri-Valley region through collaborative efforts.
• CityServe of the Tri-ValleysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerResource hub providing prevention programs, crisis intervention, and connection to essential services.
• Shepherd's GatesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit providing safe environment and recovery services for women and children.
• Axis Community HealthsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare provider offering comprehensive medical services in the Tri-Valley area.
• Alameda County Small Business Development Center (ACSBDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTVCC partners with ACSBDC to provide small business advisory services, business plan writing, marketing, expansion planning, finance guidance, and workshops for entrepreneurs.
• TestGeniussupportingTechnology or IntegrationTechnology platform providing interactive, self-paced Microsoft Office training modules for TVCC's certification program.
• Prologis Learning AcademysupportingTechnology or IntegrationOnline training program preparing job seekers for warehousing and distribution industry careers, provided free to TVCC clients.
• Indeed (Job Search Academy)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Indeed and ACWDB providing free virtual career development program focused on the 5 key areas of job search.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Year Up: National workforce development nonprofit providing intensive training, apprenticeships, and career placement for young adults from low-income communities. Operates a more structured, longer-duration training model than TVCC but addresses a similar mission of connecting underserved job seekers to employment.
• Goodwill Career Connections: National nonprofit network operating career centers that provide job search assistance, training, and placement services, often funded through WIOA and similar sources. Functions as a scaled, multi-site version of TVCC's job seeker and employer service model.

Others

• CalJOBS (California Employment Development Department): State of California's online job board and workforce system that TVCC itself integrates with. Functions as both a complementary infrastructure layer and a partial substitute for TVCC's local job board and recruitment services.

Regional players

• San Francisco Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD): San Francisco's city-run workforce development system offering career centers, employer services, and sector-based training initiatives. Operates a parallel public workforce model serving a different Bay Area geography from TVCC.

Direct peers

• NOVAworks: WIOA-funded workforce development board serving San Mateo and northern Santa Clara counties. Operates job centers with the same career counseling, employer recruitment, and training services model as TVCC, with a comparable mix of federal and county funding.
• EastBay Works: Regional workforce development partnership of the four East Bay workforce development boards (including ACWDB). TVCC is an active member; EastBay Works coordinates regional workforce activities and shares the same job seeker, employer, and funding constituency.
• America's Job Centers of California (AJCC) network: The California network of publicly funded one-stop career centers operating under WIOA. TVCC is part of this ~2,300-center nationwide system; other AJCCs run the same combination of career counseling, workshops, job fairs, and WIOA-funded training, serving as the most direct functional peers.

Emerging players

• Jewish Vocational Service (JVS) of San Francisco: Bay Area nonprofit providing workforce development, vocational training, and career services. Overlaps with TVCC on job seeker counseling, employer connections, and training programs for individuals facing barriers to employment.
• Per Scholas: National nonprofit providing tuition-free technology and IT training to adults from low-income communities. Comparable in mission to TVCC's training scholarships and apprenticeship referrals, with a narrower focus on tech careers.
• Chabot College Career Center: Career services arm of Chabot College within the same CLPCCD district. Shares institutional parent, similar workshop and counseling offerings, but focuses on currently enrolled students rather than the broader adult job seeker population TVCC serves.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TriValleyJobs
• Facebookfacebook.com/trivalleycareercenter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tri-valley-career-center

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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