Culture, Urban Design, and Community Development in Oakland’s Fruitvale District: TOD for the Next 50 Years UC Berkeley City Planning students’ urban design project proposes activating public space with culturally-responsive uses for current residents. Over the summer, The Unity Council partnered with UC Berkeley’s College of Environmental Design through its “InCity” urban planning summer program. […]
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High level ESL classes now open from Merritt College in Fruitvale
ESL 284A/B: High Beginning Grammar High beginning level of English grammar: Basic grammar structures, sentence patterns and parts of speech. Classes begin September 13th, 2016 Dates: TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS Times: 9:30 AM – 11:55 AM Class Code: 45154 MERRITT COLLEGE – FRUITVALE OFFICE 1900 Fruitvale Ave, Oakland, CA 94601 1st Floor Classroom For more information […]
¡Cursos de GED en Español!
¿No se graduó? Considere el GED! ¡Educación de Adultos y Carreras en Oakland ofrece cursos de GED en Español! GED se considera equivalente a un diploma de escuela secundaria y es reconocido por todos los estados e internacionalmente. Los estudiantes pueden comenzar en un colegio comunitario con un GED. Los estudiantes pueden solicitar ayuda financiera con un […]
Join us for National Night Out, August 2nd!
National Night Out is a nationwide annual event designed to raise crime prevention awareness and strengthen neighborhood spirit. Come enjoy face painting, traditional dance, live music, zumba, and more, while generating support for anti-crime efforts and supporting a healthy community! Event Details: Tuesday August 2, 2016 Foothill Blvd, Between Fruitvale and 34th From 3:00 to 8:00 […]
Enroll in Laney’s Jumpstart to Biomanufacturing For a Job That Pays
The biomanufacturing job market is growing rapidly in the Bay Area, and Laney College’s Biomanufacturing Program is recruiting for Fall 2016! The Biomanufacturing Program at Laney College offers hands-on training in the skills needed to land entry-level biomanufacturing and biotech jobs; such as development of antibiotics through cell processes, monitoring food safety, biofuel production, and […]
Teens In Action!
Fruitvale Avenue and Foothill Blvd got a little bit more beautiful last week thanks to local youth employed in summer jobs! Askara Helms (left) is a junior at Oakland Technical High school. He has been working with Youth Employment Partnership (YEP) for about 3 years now. “I recommend this program because it keeps you busy and active […]
