Employment

The California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) works in partnership with consumers and other stakeholders to provide services and advocacy resulting in employment, independent living, and equality for individuals with disabilities.



​Kristy Wisnia
​Kristy.Wisnia@dor.ca.gov
https://www.dor.ca.gov/

The SMC JFY began in 1982 serving all youth 14-21 years of age who reside in San Mateo County with employment services. Services do not have specific eligibility or income requirements and we serve all youth regardless of socioeconomic or risk level.Rosa Gonzalez


Rosa Gonzalez
rgonzalez1@smcgov.org
​www.jobsforyouth.org

Jobs Plus Program - San Mateo and Santa Clara County Services
For over 25 years, Caminar Jobs Plus has been a leading provider of job services and vocational rehabilitation for every person motivated to succeed in the competitive labor market, regardless of any mental or physical disability.

Michael Schocket, Program Director
2600 S. El Camino Real, Suite 200 [map / directions]
San Mateo, CA 94403
Phone: (650) 578-8691
Fax: (650) 393-8922
CONTACT US:
INFO@CAMINAR.ORG

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At San Jose Job Corps Center, we support the Job Corps program’s mission to teach eligible young people the skills they need to become employable and independent and place them in meaningful jobs or further education.
San Jose Job Corps Center
Dana Estipona;
415 937 2542; Estipona.Dana@jobcorps.org

At SAP, we don’t ask our employees to change what makes them unique, we embrace it. We want our employees to know they can be themselves at work and that we value their authentic identities. We encourage all of our employees to bring everything they are and become everything they want every day.
​​www.sap.com/about/careers/your-career/autism-at-work-program.html

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Square Peg is all about reminding all of us that what makes us different is what makes us special. Square Peg is excited to work with the Golden Gate Regional Center and Autistry Studios to create a useful and engaging job experience for young adults that qualify for services with the Golden Gate Regional Center.
office@squarepegfoundation.org
gabriela@squarepegfoundation.org

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JobTrain transforms lives and communities in Silicon Valley. We help the Valley’s most in need reclaim their lives from poverty and unemployment by preparing them for successful, sustainable careers in high-demand and emerging fields.
​Link to Slide Show
lcastellanos@jobtrainworks.org
jobtrainworks.org

The Arc San Francisco is a lifelong learning and achievement center for over 840 individuals with developmental disabilities in San Francisco, San Mateo and Marin counties. 
We support individuals with autism, Down syndrome and other disabilities to meet the challenges of adulthood while achieving personal goals and lifelong success. Our affiliations with over 200 business, education, health and community partners enable us to provide successful internships and employment opportunities while offering a more diverse, enriching life experience for the individuals served.
The Arc San Francisco-San Mateo County
6644 Mission Street, Suite A
Daly City, CA 94014
Tel: (650) 756-1304
Fax: (650) 756-1317
Virginia F. Wan Nogueira
​vwannogueira@thearcsf.org

​NOVA provides customized services to the jobseekers of Silicon Valley through its job centers in Sunnyvale and San Mateo. NOVA staff are dedicated to providing you with the necessary tools to enter or re-enter Silicon Valley’s unique workforce. Our job is not complete until your job begins.

Amy Anderson
aanderson@novasanmateo.org
San Mateo (operated by CLCP)
1777 Borel Place #500
650-581-0058
sanmateo@novaworks.org
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.