Opportunity Junction is a non-profit organization that fights poverty by helping low-income Contra Costa adults gain the skills and confidence to support themselves and their families.

Ongoing: English as a Second Language (ESL) classes – Tuesdays and Thursdays 6-9 p.m.; teacher-led class; Mondays and Wednesdays 6-9 p.m., language lab. Volunteer tutors may be available to help practice English. Registration is ongoing, Mondays-Thursdays 6-9 p.m. Opportunity Junction, 3102 Delta Fair Boulevard, Antioch (one block east of Somersville Road), (925) 776-1133, www.opportunityjunction.org. Free and available to all 18 years of age or older.

Ongoing: Drop-in Internet access – Monday-Thursday 6-9 p.m. come use our computers for Internet access, email, job search, etc. Volunteer tutors may be available to help with computer questions. There is software for practicing typing and for learning English. Opportunity Junction, 3102 Delta Fair Boulevard, Antioch (one block east of Somersville Road), (925) 776-1133, www.opportunityjunction.org. Free and available to all 18 years of age or older.

Ongoing: Internet Basics class, free, meets every Tuesday 6-7:30 p.m. at the Bay Point Career Center, Ambrose Recreation Center, 3105 Willow Pass Road Suite 3, Bay Point, (925) 252-2331.

Ongoing: English as a Second Language (ESL) class, free, meets every Thursday 6-7:30 p.m. at the Bay Point Career Center, Ambrose Recreation Center, 3105 Willow Pass Road Suite 3, Bay Point, (925) 252-2331.

November 2011

Monday, Nov. 7, 6:00-9 p.m. - Internet Basics on Monday nights. This free 3-week class is part of a series introducing beginners to popular computer programs, at Opportunity Junction, 3102 Delta Fair Boulevard, Antioch (one block east of Somersville Road). Sign up in advance at www.opportunityjunction.org/evening or call (925) 776-1133.

Tuesday, Nov. 15, 7:30-9 p.m. - Email Basics on Tuesday and Thursday nights. This free 3-week class is part of a series introducing beginners to popular computer programs; at Opportunity Junction, 3102 Delta Fair Boulevard, Antioch (one block east of Somersville Road). Sign up in advance at www.opportunityjunction.org/evening or call (925) 776-1133.

Monday, Nov. 28, 6-9 p.m. - Email Basics on Monday nights. This free 3-week class is part of a series introducing beginners to popular computer programs, at Opportunity Junction, 3102 Delta Fair Boulevard, Antioch (one block east of Somersville Road). Sign up in advance at www.opportunityjunction.org/evening or call (925) 776-1133.

December 2011

Thursday, Dec. 8, 7:30-9 p.m. - Word Basics on Tuesday and Thursday nights. This free 4-week class is part of a series introducing beginners to popular computer programs; at Opportunity Junction, 3102 Delta Fair Boulevard, Antioch (one block east of Somersville Road). Sign up in advance at www.opportunityjunction.org/evening or call (925) 776-1133.

Monday, Dec. 19, 6:00-9 p.m. - Word Basics on Monday nights. This free 4-week class is part of a series introducing beginners to popular computer programs; at Opportunity Junction, 3102 Delta Fair Boulevard, Antioch (one block east of Somersville Road). Sign up in advance at www.opportunityjunction.org/evening or call (925) 776-1133.

January 2012

January 2012: Mon. 1/9, Tues. 1/17, Mon. 1/23 in Antioch: Thurs 1/12 in Bay Point

Monday Jan. 9, 2012, 10 a.m. - Job Training & Placement Program information and application session in Antioch: See information available at www.opportunityjunction.org or come pick up an information packet. You must attend one of the application sessions at 10 a.m. on Jan. 9, 17, or 23 in Antioch, or Jan 12 in Bay Point, to apply for this full-time training program. The program begins February 6 and includes 12 weeks of training in Microsoft Office computer applications, life and business skills, followed by up to four months of job search support and paid internship. This program is designed to help people with limited work experience or skills begin careers in office or administrative work at no cost to participants.. Opportunity Junction (925) 776-1133, 3102 Delta Fair Boulevard, Antioch CA (1 block east of Somersville Road), www.opportunityjunction.org.

Thursday Jan. 12, 10 a.m. - Job Training & Placement Program information and application session in Bay Point: See information available at www.opportunityjunction.org or come pick up an information packet. You must attend this session or a session in Antioch at 10 a.m. on Jan. 17 or 23 to apply for this full-time training program. The program begins Feb. 6 and includes 12 weeks of training in Microsoft Office computer applications, life and business skills, followed by up to four months of job search support and paid internship. This program is designed to help people with limited work experience or skills begin careers in office or administrative work at no cost to participants.. Bay Point Career Center, Ambrose Recreation Center, 3105 Willow Pass Road Suite 3, Bay Point, (925) 252-2331.www.opportunityjunction.org.

Tuesday Jan. 17, 10 a.m. - Job Training & Placement Program information and application session in Antioch: See information available at www.opportunityjunction.org or come pick up an information packet. You must attend this session or a session at 10 a.m. on Jan. 23 to apply for this full-time training program. The program Feb. 6 and includes 12 weeks of training in Microsoft Office computer applications, life and business skills, followed by up to four months of of job search support and paid internship. This program is designed to help people with limited work experience or skills begin careers in office or administrative work at no cost to participants.. Opportunity Junction (925) 776-1133, 3102 Delta Fair Boulevard, Antioch CA (1 block east of Somersville Road), www.opportunityjunction.org.

Tuesday, Jan. 17, 7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m. - PowerPoint Basics on Tuesday and Thursday nights. This free 3-week class is part of a series introducing beginners to popular computer programs; at Opportunity Junction, 3102 Delta Fair Boulevard, Antioch (one block east of Somersville Road). Sign up in advance at www.opportunityjunction.org/evening or call (925) 776-1133.

Monday Jan. 23, 10 a.m. - Job Training & Placement Program information and application session in Antioch: See information available at www.opportunityjunction.org or come pick up an information packet. This is the last application session for the program that begins Feb. 6 and includes 12 weeks of training in Microsoft Office computer applications, life and business skills, followed by up to four months of job search support and paid internship. This program is designed to help people with limited work experience or skills begin careers in office or administrative work at no cost to participants. Opportunity Junction (925) 776-1133, 3102 Delta Fair Boulevard, Antioch CA (1 block east of Somersville Road), www.opportunityjunction.org.