THE BBOP CENTER

Employment Training Program

FREE workforce training program with industry-recognized certifications, wraparound support, and real job placement in the Inland Empire’s in-demand job industry.

You don’t need experience. You just need the willingness to learn.

Build Your Future With the BBOP Center

More than 200,000 new in demand jobs are expected to be added across Riverside and San Bernardino Counties by 2032. The BBOP Center can help you take the first step toward one of them.

Register today for an informational session to see if you qualify for our FREE employment training program

Program Benefits

Enrollment Session Dates

Orientations are held:

Monday 
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday 

Join our Morning sessions: 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Or Evening sessions: 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Program Qualifications

This program is for:

🎖️ Veterans
Build a new career using the skills you gained through military service. Veteran support and disability accommodations are available.

⚖️ Justice-involved Adults
If you’ve been involved with the justice system and are ready for a fresh start, we’re here to help you build a career. We work with probation, reentry, and transitional housing programs to connect you with opportunities.

🌟 Opportunity Young Adults (ages 18–28)
Young adults ages 18–28 who are out of school or work and ready to build a career. Establish your professional network, earn credentials, and start a pathway to real wages.

How The Program Works

1

ATTEND ORIENTATION

Learn about the program, ask questions, and start your application

2

ENROLL & ASSESS

Complete intake, eligibility verification, and your individualized service plan

3

12-WEEK TRAINING

OSHA-10, NCCER Core, green building skills, and work-readiness modules

4

GET HIRED

Placed in a paid job with an employer partner where you continue learning on the job

5

GROW YOUR CAREER

Ongoing retention coaching and career advancement support after you start working

We Help Remove The Barriers

Supports are available based on individual need and may include:

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TRANSPORTATION

Bus passes, gas cards, and mileage reimbursement

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CHILDCARE

Subsidies up to $500/month during training

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MENTAL HEALTH

Trauma-informed counseling and referrals

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TOOLS & GEAR

Protective equipment and tools provided

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CASE MANAGEMENT

Weekly one-on-one support throughout the program

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HOUSING ASSISTANCE

Emergency rental assistance and referrals

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CERT FEES COVERED

All exam and certification fees paid by the program

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JOB PLACEMENT

Support finding and securing employment in construction

Must be actively enrolled and participating in the program. Contingent on funding availability

Frequently Asked Questions

This program is funded through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title I Adult Program. To join, you must meet all of the following:

  • Age & Authorization: You must be 18 years of age or older and legally authorized to work in the United States.
  • Selective Service: Male applicants must be registered with Selective Service or have a qualifying exemption.
  • Income or Skills Eligibility: You must also be low-income, currently receiving public assistance such as CalWORKs or CalFresh, or have gaps in basic reading or math skills.


Not sure if you qualify? That’s okay. Come to an orientation, and our team will walk you through it.

The program is free for eligible participants.

Yes. We provide career coaching and connect participants with local employers. While employment cannot be guaranteed, we’ll help you prepare and connect with opportunities.

No. This program was created to help justice-involved adults build careers, but it is open to all eligible participants. We encourage you to attend orientation to learn more.

BBOP Center received an Employment and Training Pathways Program grant from the State of California to help more people build strong careers. We want to create lasting change in the Inland Empire by helping people get good jobs they can keep, earn more money, and build a better future for themselves and their familie

This WIOA Title I financially assisted program is an equal opportunity employer/program.
Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.