Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most common questions about career training, government contracting, computer and language classes, and free youth programs at The Ayangbah Foundation in San Bernardino and online. Questions? Call or text (909) 454-7076.
Job training & WIOA
Where can I find free or low-cost job training in San Bernardino?
The Ayangbah Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in downtown San Bernardino that offers career training in person and live online. Eligible students may qualify for county WIOA funding, and staff help each applicant check eligibility and register in CalJOBS. Call (909) 454-7076 or join a free info session any Monday at 5 PM.
What job training programs are near me in the Inland Empire?
The Ayangbah Foundation at 255 N. D Street in San Bernardino offers a 40-hour Career Readiness & Entrepreneurship certificate, a Government Contracting Academy, Excel & Office, QuickBooks Bookkeeping, Mandarin Chinese and public speaking classes. Day, evening and Saturday classes are available.
Can I use WIOA funding for training in San Bernardino County?
You may. The Ayangbah Foundation's Career Readiness program was built for the WIOA Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL), and its application is in progress. Staff check your WIOA eligibility and help you register in CalJOBS during intake.
I was laid off. Where can I retrain in San Bernardino?
The Ayangbah Foundation helps dislocated workers, including laid-off tech workers, with career assessment, a 30/60/90-day plan, certificate training and a mentor. Classes run in person or live online, with evening and Saturday options.
Do I need a high school diploma to enroll?
No. The Ayangbah Foundation requires no prior experience or diploma, and staff walk you through each step. The application takes about five minutes.
Are there evening or weekend classes for working adults in San Bernardino?
Yes. The Ayangbah Foundation offers evening classes (6–9 PM) and Saturday classes, in person downtown or live online from anywhere in the U.S.
Do I get a certificate?
Yes. Every certificate program at The Ayangbah Foundation awards a Certificate of Completion.
Government contracting
How do I learn to win government contracts?
The Ayangbah Foundation's Government Contracting Academy teaches small businesses to register, get certified, find bids and write winning proposals. Tuition is $1,497 or 3 payments of $499, and the next cohort starts Monday, November 23, in person in San Bernardino or online nationwide.
Where can I get help with SAM.gov registration?
The Ayangbah Foundation's Government Contracting Academy covers SAM.gov registration step by step. The foundation is itself SAM.gov registered (CAGE 249H1), so students learn from an active federal registrant.
Is there a class on how to write a government proposal or respond to an RFP?
Yes. The Ayangbah Foundation runs Friday Contracting Workshops: 2-hour hands-on sessions on finding bids, reading RFPs, compliance and proposal writing. Each workshop is $97, or 4 for $297, online or in person.
How do I find government bids for my small business?
The Ayangbah Foundation's Friday Contracting Workshops show you where to find federal, state and local bids and how to decide which to pursue. Join online from anywhere in the U.S. or in person in San Bernardino.
How do I get certified as a small, minority or disadvantaged business?
The Ayangbah Foundation's Government Contracting Academy walks business owners through small business certifications and how to use them to win public contracts.
Excel, QuickBooks & Mandarin
Where can I take Excel classes near me in San Bernardino?
The Ayangbah Foundation offers Microsoft Excel & Office Essentials: formulas, charts, Word and Outlook in 12 hands-on hours for $297. Evening classes run Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6–9 PM, starting December 1, in person or online.
Is there a QuickBooks class for beginners near me?
Yes. The Ayangbah Foundation's QuickBooks Bookkeeping Essentials covers invoices, bills, bank reconciliation and reports in 12 hours for $297. Classes run Mondays and Wednesdays, 6–9 PM, starting November 30, in person in San Bernardino or online.
Where can I learn bookkeeping online?
The Ayangbah Foundation teaches QuickBooks Bookkeeping Essentials live online nationwide, with evening and Saturday options. Tuition is $297.
Where can I take Mandarin Chinese classes for beginners?
The Ayangbah Foundation offers Conversational Mandarin Chinese for Beginners: 8 weeks, 16 hours, on Saturdays, for $297. The next class starts Saturday, October 17, in downtown San Bernardino or live online.
Can I learn conversational Chinese online?
Yes. The Ayangbah Foundation's speaking-first Mandarin course runs live online for students anywhere in the U.S., as well as in person in San Bernardino.
Entrepreneurship, career readiness & certifications
Where can I take small business classes in San Bernardino?
The Ayangbah Foundation's Entrepreneurship & Small Business workshops help you build a business plan, learn licensing and bookkeeping, and pitch to local judges. Students also get SBDC referrals.
What is a career readiness certificate program?
The Ayangbah Foundation's Career Readiness & Entrepreneurship Employment Training (CIP 32.0111) is a 40-hour, 4-week certificate. It covers leadership, digital marketing, grants and financial literacy, and business development. Tuition is $1,200, and the next cohort starts November 23.
Where can I practice public speaking and job interviews?
The Ayangbah Foundation's Public Speaking & Communication Lab lets you practice interviews, elevator pitches and presentations with recorded feedback, online or in person.
Where can I get forklift, OSHA 10 or CPR certification in San Bernardino?
The Ayangbah Foundation will offer Forklift, OSHA 10 and CPR/First Aid certification in 2027 with certified instructors. The interest list is open now at ayangbahfoundation.org or (909) 454-7076.
Where can I train for ServSafe, CompTIA A+ or the Google IT certificate?
The Ayangbah Foundation is adding ServSafe, CompTIA A+, Google IT, MOS and QuickBooks Certified User training in 2027. Join the interest list to be notified first.
Are there internships or work experience programs in San Bernardino?
Yes. The Ayangbah Foundation is an approved work-experience worksite with San Bernardino County Workforce Development and has hosted 10 interns so far.
Youth programs
Are there free youth programs in San Bernardino?
Yes. The Ayangbah Foundation's Future Leaders Academy is a free Saturday workshop with 1-on-1 mentorship, college planning, financial literacy and entrepreneurship. Lunch is provided, and parents are welcome.
Where can my teen find a mentor in the Inland Empire?
The Ayangbah Foundation pairs middle school, high school and college students, foster youth and young adults with mentors through its free Future Leaders Academy and youth leadership programs.
Where can I get fentanyl awareness or Narcan (naloxone) training in San Bernardino?
The Ayangbah Foundation's Youth Substance Use Prevention & Leadership program, for ages 12–26, offers fentanyl awareness, naloxone training and a youth leadership council. It serves youth, families and schools.
Are there programs for foster youth in San Bernardino?
Yes. The Ayangbah Foundation welcomes foster youth to its free Future Leaders Academy, with mentorship, college planning and career exploration.
Where can high school students get help with college planning?
The Ayangbah Foundation's free Future Leaders Academy includes college planning sessions for middle and high school students and their families.