In 40 hours of career readiness training, you learn the skills that help you get hired and grow: leadership, digital marketing, grants and financial literacy, and business development. With our career readiness training, Inland Empire students at The Ayangbah Foundation also get a career assessment and finish with their own 30/60/90-day plan.
If you are wondering whether a short program is worth your time, this post explains exactly what our certificate program covers and how it works.
What Is Career Readiness Training?
Career readiness training teaches the skills that work in almost any job. Instead of training you for one narrow role, it helps you understand your strengths, communicate clearly, manage money and plan your next steps.
Many people ask which course is best to get a job immediately. For adults who are not sure what field fits them, career readiness is often a smart first course because it supports every path that comes after it.
Career readiness training is a good fit if you are:
- Looking for your first job or returning to work after time away
- Changing careers and not sure where your skills fit
- One of many dislocated workers rebuilding after a layoff
- Thinking about starting a small business someday
Career Readiness Training: Inland Empire Schedule and Format
Our Career Readiness & Entrepreneurship Employment Training is designed for working adults and busy families in San Bernardino:
- Length: 40 hours over 4 weeks
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, 2 hours a day
- Format: In person, in downtown San Bernardino
- Cost: $0 for WIOA-eligible residents
- Credential: A certificate when you complete the program
- Next cohort: November 2026
No prior experience or diploma is required. That makes it one of the free job training programs for adults that is open to people starting from many different places.
What You Learn
The program covers four main topics:
- Leadership. How to take initiative, work on a team and solve problems. These are skills employers look for at every level.
- Digital marketing. The basics of how businesses reach customers online. This helps whether you work for an employer or want to start your own business.
- Grants and financial literacy. How to manage money, read basic financial information and understand how grants work.
- Business development. How businesses grow, find customers and plan for the future. This is useful for future entrepreneurs and employees alike.
Your Career Assessment and 30/60/90-Day Plan
Every student completes a career assessment. It helps you see your strengths, interests and the kinds of jobs that may fit you.
By the end of the program, you build a personal 30/60/90-day plan. This is a simple roadmap that breaks your goals into three stages:
- First 30 days: Quick wins, like updating your resume or applying to a set number of jobs you choose.
- Next 30 days: Building momentum, like networking or starting another training.
- Final 30 days: Bigger steps, like landing a role or launching a small business.
This plan follows our pathway: Assess, Learn, Practice, Connect, Launch.
How to Enroll
- Apply online.
- Complete intake, including a WIOA eligibility check and help with CalJOBS registration.
- Take your career assessment.
- Start class with your cohort.
If you want to confirm WIOA details on your own, you can also contact the East Valley America's Job Center of California at 500 Inland Center Dr, San Bernardino, (909) 382-0440 (confirm current hours at workforce.sbcounty.gov). Dislocated workers who were laid off may qualify for the WIOA Dislocated Worker program, so ask about it.
FAQ
Is career readiness training in the Inland Empire really free?
Our program is $0 for WIOA-eligible residents. Our intake team will check your WIOA eligibility when you apply.
Do I need computer skills to join?
No prior experience is required. We meet you where you are and build skills step by step.
What happens after I finish?
You leave with a certificate and your 30/60/90-day plan. You can also join our Public Speaking & Communication Lab or other workshops to keep building skills.
Ready to spend 40 hours on your future? Apply online for Career Readiness & Entrepreneurship Employment Training and save your seat in our November 2026 cohort. You can also check the class schedule for more details.