Central Valley Opportunity Center
"HELPING PEOPLE ••• CHANGING LIVES"
About CVOC
Central Valley Opportunity Center, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c) (3) employment training
and service provider serving the California counties of Merced, Madera, and Stanislaus. CVOC is funded primarily through federal, state, and local grants to serve farmworker
and low-income populations.
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Vision Statement
Our vision is that people in our communities have stable and secure futures.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide employment, skills training, education, and emergency services
to improve the quality of life for farm workers and underserved members in our communities.
Central Valley Opportunity Center was incorporated as a community-based corporation in May of 1979. CVOC operates numerous employment, educational, economic development, and social service programs in central California. Over the last forty-five years, CVOC has operated major programs for the Department of Labor, Department of Community Service and Development, Department of Education, State of California, local government programs, and private foundations.
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Central Valley Opportunity Center’s service area is comprised of the three counties of Stanislaus, Merced, and Madera. Located in the heart of the agriculturally rich San Joaquin Valley, this area covers 6,431 square miles; slightly more than four percent of the total land area of California. The economy of CVOC’s service area is predominantly agricultural.
Agriculture is also the leading employment sector. In addition to creating farm employment, the area’s agricultural activities stimulate jobs in food processing, transportation, light agriculture industry, and wholesale and retail trades.
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CVOC services include vocational education, adult basic education, English Language instruction, housing assistance, energy payment assistance, home weatherization services, emergency supportive services, transportation, emergency food, job placement services, child care services and community education services. CVOC has effectively provided a comprehensive package of services to over a hundred thousand customers.
Vocational Training
Contact CVOC today and get a start on your future!
MERCED COUNTY:
Winton Workforce • 209 • 357 • 0062
STANISLAUS COUNTY
Modesto Workforce • 209 • 577 • 3210
MADERA COUNTY
Madera Workforce • 559 • 662 • 0100
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SUCCESS STORIES
Heidi - Heidi’s journey has been driven by a deep sense of passion and a strong desire to give back to her mother, whose hard work and example have always inspired her. From a young age, Heidi felt the need to do something meaningful that would not only improve her own life but also create a better future for her mother.
With a clear vision in mind, Heidi set out to complete the CVOC General Business Occupation course. Her determination and commitment paid off when she successfully completed the program, gaining the skills and confidence needed to secure meaningful employment.
Heidi credits CVOC not only for motivating her but also for helping her believe in herself and her abilities. The sense of achievement from completing the course further fueled her ambition. So much so that she secured a job as an office clerk and decided to continue her education and attend college to keep advancing in her career.
Grateful for the opportunity she received, Heidi views CVOC as the pivotal moment that jump-started her educational and professional journey. Her story is one of resilience, inspiration, and the pursuit of success, driven by a deep desire to make a difference in life.
Central Valley Opportunity Center, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/At-Will Employer.