EPP Programs
EPP is Looking for Military Veterans
WHAT QUALIFIES ME?
- Served in U.S. military, naval, coast guard or air service
- National Guard and reservists who have served on active duty
- Received an Honorable discharge
- Left the military from active duty in the last 4 years (after 1/2005)
- Registered with Selective Service
- Picture ID (i.e. CA Driver's license, Military ID, Passport)
- Copy of your DD214
Newsletter
- Newsletter
- RSVP to Jamie at jrimphanli@sbaycenter.com or (310)414-2090 ext 181
Program Contacts:
Charlie Sandoval,
Workforce Dev. Specialist
Process Technology
Program Management:
Jamie Rimphanli,
Program Manager
Energy Pathway Program
Angie Piceno,
Co-Director
Career Pathways Program
Rebecca Goldberg,
Co-Director
Career Pathways Program
Instrument Technology Training
Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics repair, maintain, calibrate, adjust, and install industrial measuring and controlling instruments. Prospective employers who have provided internships to program participants include Exxonmobil, BP, Valero. Companies specialized in pulp, paper processing, nuclear, hydro power generating, mining, natural gas, and industrial instrument manufacturing are also seeking Industrial Instrument Technicians for full-term employment. These high wage earners gross approximately $55,000-$70,000 per year working 8 hour shifts.
The 1000 hours of community college training in industry specific courses cover a range of topics such as Fundamentals of Electronics, Automated Motor Controls and Programmable Logic Controls (PLC). Upon successful completion of the program, participants will have the opportunity to apply to our partner refineries to obtain full-time employment. Program includes a mandatory Bridge and Internship component.
“This program is funded by the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) of 1998 through the Pacific Gateway Workforce Investment Network.”
“Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services available upon request to individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation, please call (1-800-735-2922) or TTY (1-877-735-2929) at least 72 hours prior to event.”