Quick answer: Looking for job training in Fontana? Fontana residents can earn a 40-hour Career Readiness & Entrepreneurship Employment Training certificate and build office skills like Excel and QuickBooks at The Ayangbah Foundation, a nonprofit just east of Fontana in downtown San Bernardino. Every class runs in person and live online, with day, evening and Saturday options, and our staff can help you check whether you may qualify for WIOA funding.
Why Job Training Matters in Fontana
Fontana is the largest city in our part of the Inland Empire, with an estimated 221,223 residents (U.S. Census, 2025 estimate). It is also a working city: about 66.2% of residents age 16 and older are in the labor force, and the average commute is 33.4 minutes each way (U.S. Census QuickFacts, 2020–2024 ACS). About 80.0% of adults 25 and older hold a high school diploma, while 21.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher, and 9.9% of residents live in poverty (U.S. Census QuickFacts).
Fontana's job base leans heavily on two sectors: healthcare and goods movement. The city's top employer is Kaiser Permanente with 9,677 workers, followed by Fontana Unified School District (5,983), Amazon (3,145), Saint Bernardine Medical Center (1,775) and Target (1,297), according to the City of Fontana's 2023 financial report. Walmart's distribution operation, Saia and Legendary Staffing also make the top ten. The city's roots run back to the Kaiser Steel mill built during World War II, and trucking-based industry still drives much of the local economy. Many entry-level jobs here are physical, shift-based roles, and computer and communication skills are often what lead to the next step up.
Career Training Options for Fontana Residents
Our programs are short, practical and built for adults who are already working or looking for work. No diploma or prior experience is required. See all programs and classes.
- Career Readiness & Entrepreneurship Employment Training (40 hours, 4 weeks, $1,200): resumes, interviewing and workplace skills for Fontana job seekers aiming at healthcare, logistics or retail employers.
- Microsoft Excel & Office Essentials (12 hours, $297): spreadsheet and document skills used in warehouse dispatch, inventory and medical office roles.
- QuickBooks Bookkeeping Essentials (12 hours, $297): a practical step toward billing, accounts payable or bookkeeping work.
- Public Speaking & Communication Lab: practice leading a shift meeting, presenting to a team or speaking up in an interview.
- Internships and Work Experience: we are an approved worksite through San Bernardino County Workforce Development, so eligible participants may gain hands-on experience.
- Industry certifications, coming in 2027: Forklift, OSHA 10, CPR, ServSafe, CompTIA A+ and Google IT. Join the interest list to hear first.
From the Warehouse Floor to the Front Office
With Amazon, Walmart distribution and trucking firms among Fontana's largest employers, thousands of residents already know how to hit a rate and work a shift. The next step up, whether that is a lead, a dispatcher or an inventory clerk, usually requires comfort with spreadsheets, email and clear communication. Our Excel & Office Essentials course and the 40-hour career certificate are designed for exactly that jump. The same skills transfer to Fontana's healthcare employers, where front-desk and records roles run on office software. If you are interested in forklift or OSHA 10 credentials, add your name to our 2027 certification interest list now.
Getting to Class from Fontana
Our classroom is at 255 N. D Street, Suite #200-XXVII, in downtown San Bernardino, a short drive east of Fontana on I-10 or SR-210. Riders can also use Fontana's Metrolink station on the San Bernardino Line, which continues east into San Bernardino. Prefer not to drive after a long shift? Every class is also offered live online, so you can join from home with the same instructor and classmates.
Free Help Paying for Training
Many Fontana residents may qualify for tuition help through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Our team can help you check eligibility and register in CalJOBS. Fontana sits between two county job centers: the West Valley America's Job Center of California, 9650 9th Street, Suite A, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730, (909) 941-6500, and the East Valley AJCC, 500 Inland Center Drive, Sp. 508, San Bernardino, CA 92408, (909) 382-0440. The county also lists Fontana Adult School, 10755 Oleander Avenue, (909) 357-5490, as a Community Connection Site. Learn more in our guide to WIOA training.
For Employers in Fontana
Fontana's largest employers are Kaiser Permanente (9,677 workers), Fontana Unified and Amazon (3,145), with trucking firms close behind. Warehouse and transportation teams can build Excel, communication and lead-level skills with us, live online or in downtown San Bernardino a short drive east. See our logistics and warehouse training guide or explore employer solutions.
How to Get Started
- Apply online. It takes about five minutes.
- Meet with our team to check funding eligibility and build your career plan.
- Pick your schedule: day, evening or Saturday, in person or online.
- Start class. See upcoming dates on the class schedule.
Not sure yet? Join the free info session any Monday at 5 PM, or call or text (909) 454-7076.
FAQ
Is there job training near Fontana, CA?
Yes. The Ayangbah Foundation in downtown San Bernardino offers career readiness, Excel, QuickBooks and communication training a short drive from Fontana, and every class is also available live online.
Can I take job training classes online from Fontana?
Yes. All of our classes run in person and live online at the same time, so you can join from home, during a lunch break or after a shift.
How can a warehouse worker in Fontana move into an office job?
Start with computer and communication skills. Our Microsoft Excel & Office Essentials course (12 hours) and the 40-hour career readiness certificate help you build the skills and resume needed to apply for lead, dispatch, inventory or administrative roles.
Do I need a high school diploma to enroll?
No. No diploma or prior work experience is required for our programs.
Where is the America's Job Center closest to Fontana?
Fontana residents can use the West Valley AJCC in Rancho Cucamonga, (909) 941-6500, or the East Valley AJCC in San Bernardino, (909) 382-0440. Our staff can also help you register in CalJOBS.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts, Fontana city, California (2025 population estimate; 2020–2024 American Community Survey); City of Fontana 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, principal employers (as cited by Wikipedia); San Bernardino County Workforce Development Department, job seeker locations.