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The Ascent Employment Program mission is to provide assistance to people in our community needing meaningful employment, especially those with troubled backgrounds. The goal of the program is to give job seekers a hand up and not just a hand-out, thus allowing them to become self sufficient. Ascent has been very successful in assisting job seekers as well as providing troubled backgrounds clients a safe, supportive, and hospital environment that allows our clients to focus on their job search.
Founded in 1985, has helped over 10,000 people find employment in Santa Clara County. Ascent was started when Father Jim Mifsud, S.M., and several concerned friends identified the need to help people with troubled backgrounds find suitable work. The program has since expanded to include all adults.
The program is a 100% volunteer service to the community and is provided free of cost to its clients. Donations to our organization, as well as indivuduals wishing their time and talents to our ongoing efforts, are what allow us to continue this program. Additional information on Donations and Voulunteering can be found at the links above. If you would like to receive additional information, please use our convenient “Contact Us†link above or call us at (408) 257-8302.
Our services include:
• Friendly, supportive environment that focuses on the
uniqueness of each individual.
• Access to the Internet for job research.
• Job referrals from entry level to hi-tech.
• Assistance with basic PC skills.
• Assistance with resume preparation.
• Free phone use for contacting local employers.
• Free clothing for men and women for interview situations.
• Copier available to make additional resumes.
• Fax machine available.
• Referral for emergency organizations and training.
• Guidance and assistance in making positive alternatives
available.
• Assisting clients with setting up email addresses..
• Instruction on using Internet job sites.
• Provide sample cover letters.
• Access to resources informing those individuals coming from
alcohol/substance abuse programs, those returning from the
criminal justice system, and others in need of employment services.
• Assistance in clarifying career and employment objectives, as
well as determining an individual’s strengths and skills, through
interviews and coaching.
• Employment listings, career information and other community
resources.
The Ascent Employment Program offers two publications that provide detailed information about our services, as well as additional resources that are available in our community. Both can be viewed on our Website or downloaded (PDF format).
The Ascent Resource Guide (pictured at left) offers detailed information on our services, as well as additional information on community Employment Resources, Training, Food & Meals, and Housing & Shelters. Click here to view the brochure, or right-click here and select “save target as†to save the PDF file to your computer.
The Ascent Brochure (pictured at right) offers detailed information on our services, contact information, directions, and VTA Bus Line information. Click here to view the brochure, or right-click here and select “save target as†to save the PDF file to your computer.
Articles on Ascent (all in PDF format):
San Jose Mercury Article | Valley Catholic Article 1996 | Valley Catholic Article 1999 | Valley Catholic Article 2005
The Ascent Employment Program was founded in 1985 and has helped over 10,000 people find employment in Santa Clara County. The goal of the program is to give job seekers a hand up and not just a hand-out, thus allowing our clients to become self sufficient.
We are located at 4911 Moorpark Avenue, San Jose, CA 95129.
Phone: (408) 257-8302 Fax: (408) 257-4600.
Hours: Monday - Thursday 9 AM - 2 PM.
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