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Who We Are
We are the Maasai Tribe, a proud part of the Sankofa Kings and Kingmakers of Oakland. Our mission is to create secure pathways and build career opportunities for college students, the unemployed, and current professionals seeking to pivot, level up, or extend their horizons. Whether you are searching for a greater opportunity or looking to establish a completely different career path, we provide the platform to help you succeed.
Live J2C Announcements
- • Cypress Mandela Training Center: Solar Training Cohort Starts Next Monday
- • Kingmakers of Oakland Endowment: New Tech Stipend Slots Added
Careers
Select your primary area of interest to view high-paying career pathways and fast-track training programs in Oakland.
Hands-on Track
Solar Energy Specialist
Starting Salary in Oakland
$68,000 / yr
Free Program:
Laney College Green Tech Alliance
Fully funded fast-track certification program. Program fees and materials are 100% waived for local residents.
- Register for the Laney College program intake
- Obtain your fully funded safety credentials
- Connect with direct local construction union pipelines
Problem-Solving Track
Cybersecurity Analyst
Starting Salary in Oakland
$85,000 / yr
Free Program:
Merit America & Year Up Cohort
1-year fully funded technical training and professional internship. High school diploma required; no degree needed.
- Apply for the next West Oakland application cohort
- Complete 6 months of specialized remote technical labs
- Secure your paid 6-month corporate analyst placement
Helping Track
Community Health Specialist
Starting Salary in Oakland
$72,000 / yr
Free Program:
Merritt College Healthcare Initiative
Fully funded certificate covering essential clinical health skills, patient advocacy, and clinic placement.
- Enroll in the Merritt College Allied Health fast-track
- Earn your clinical support certifications with zero fees
- Transition into immediate employment at partner health clinics
🔥 Oakland's Most-Used Career Pipelines
These high-growth fields have the highest local hiring volumes and fully funded cohort sponsorships for West Oakland residents.
Green Economy • Hot Pipeline
$74,000 / yr Starting
EV Fleet Tech Certification
Work with heavy zero-emission municipal fleets, battery thermal management systems, and electric powertrains. Fully funded cohort program includes tool stipends and OSHA-10 safety training.
8-Week Cohort
Cypress Mandela Campus
CDL Preparation
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Science & Tech • Hot Pipeline
$78,000 / yr Starting
Biotech Laboratory Assistant
Launch a career in Oakland's rapidly expanding biotech corridor. Learn Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), assay prep, autoclave sterilization, and digital laboratory logging.
12-Week Certificate
Laney College Campus
No Exp Required
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Job Opportunities
Direct professional pipelines in Oakland with certified local partner organizations. Tap any active job row to view details.
Full-Time
Solar Installation Apprentice
Cypress Mandela Training Center • West Oakland
Paid Fellowship
Cybersecurity Specialist
East Bay Tech Alliance • Year Up Oakland
Filled / Closed
Community Health Coordinator
Oakland Health Center • Alameda Alliance
Full-Time
EV Fleet Maintenance Specialist
Port of Oakland Clean Transit Alliance • West Oakland
Full-Time
Biotech Laboratory Assistant
Emeryville BioLabs Coalition • Emeryville Corridor
Scholarships
Back to CareersFully funded grants, training stipends, and academic programs to cover your living costs during career training.
Full Tuition + Stipend
Sankofa Tech Leadership Fund
Kingmakers of Oakland Endowment
Covers full tuition costs for cloud or IT training, plus a $1,200 monthly living stipend for up to 6 months.
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Housing Support
Oakland Trade Apprentice Grant
Cypress Mandela Community Fund
Emergency housing assistance and tool stipends designed specifically for hands-on trade students.
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Back to CareersConnect with local non-profit organizations and municipal training alliances eager to support your success.
Direct mentorship, professional development, and community YPAR career labs supporting local leaders.
1035 7th St, Oakland
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Academic certification, credit transfers, and trade licensing workshops directly aligned with local employers.
900 Fallon St, Oakland
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Hands-on skills training, tool operation safety, and direct placement into local union trades.
977 66th Ave, Oakland
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Full-Time
Solar Installation Apprentice
Cypress Mandela Training Center • West Oakland
Starting wage
$22.00 - $26.00 / hr
Hours
Full-Time
Role Description
Join local Oakland green energy crews installing state-of-the-art solar configurations on residential and commercial developments. You will learn safety wiring, hardware setup, tool handling, and electrical circuitry under direct mentorship. This role has direct entry pathways into regional construction union alliances.
Visual Career Path Roadmap
1
Submit Digital Profile
Register with J2C intake specialists to queue your application files.
2
Residency & Interest Review
Liaison coordinates documentation and local program waivers.
3
Warm Cohort Handoff
Meet with non-profit leaders and certified directors to start training.
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Paid Fellowship
Cybersecurity Specialist
East Bay Tech Alliance • Year Up Oakland
Starting wage
$28.00 - $34.00 / hr
Hours
Paid Fellowship
Role Description
Secure digital infrastructure and corporate networks. You will analyze server firewalls, map threat profiles, monitor network packet anomalies, and collaborate with lead engineers. This program includes a 6-month intensive technical academy followed by 6 months of paid corporate placement at partner Oakland tech centers.
Visual Career Path Roadmap
1
Submit Digital Profile
Register with J2C intake specialists to queue your application files.
2
Residency & Interest Review
Liaison coordinates documentation and local program waivers.
3
Warm Cohort Handoff
Meet with non-profit leaders and certified directors to start training.
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Hot Pipeline
Clean Transit Academy
EV
Port of Oakland Clean Transit Alliance
West Oakland Regional Terminal
EV Fleet Maintenance Specialist
Starting Wage Scale
$25.00 - $30.00 / hr
Role Overview
Oakland is actively transitioning all municipal and commercial port shuttle fleets to electric platforms. In this high-growth role, you will perform preventive maintenance, battery diagnostics, regenerative braking checks, and powertrain repairs on zero-emission heavy trucks and logistics transit fleets.
Minimum Requirements
- Oakland/Alameda County resident (priority sponsorship region).
- Completion of Cypress Mandela Clean Energy Core or equivalent mechanical aptitude training.
- Valid driver's license with clean record (training covers CDL Prep).
Step-by-Step Training Pathway
1
Direct Pipeline Application
Apply directly using the connection button below to route your local profile.
2
Full Scholarship Cohort Match
Cypress Mandela Training Alliance covers your full tuition, safety certifications, and CDL coursework.
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Hot Pipeline
BioTech Pipeline Labs
BT
Emeryville BioLabs Coalition
Regional Biotech Expansion Campus
Biotech Laboratory Assistant
Starting Wage Scale
$26.00 - $32.00 / hr
Role Overview
The East Bay Biotech Corridor is expanding exponentially. In this career-starting role, you will work closely with lead scientists to prepare assay plates, maintain chemical inventory, sterilize lab equipment via autoclaves, and maintain precise digital documentation logs. No previous laboratory background is required.
Minimum Requirements
- Oakland or Emeryville County resident (priority sponsorship zone).
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and basic computer skills.
Step-by-Step Training Pathway
1
Direct Pipeline Application
Route your profile using the button below to connect directly with the Laney College Science Dept.
2
Full Tuition Bio-Certificate Cohort
Fully sponsored 8-week bootcamp covering chemical handling and GLP (Good Laboratory Practices).
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Community Announcements
Get live updates, scholarship deadlines, and onboarding event news from all local programs and coalition partners.
Cypress Mandela Training Center
Just Now
Solar Training Cohort Starts Next Monday
Ensure your profile registration files are fully completed. Local construction union representatives will be present on-site Tuesday morning to process registrations and issue free toolkits.
Kingmakers of Oakland Endowment
2 hours ago
New Tech Stipend Slots Added
The Oakland Promise Fund has expanded our training cohort, adding 10 fully funded slots. This stipend covers full IT & Cloud academy tuition fees plus your standard monthly living allowance.
Maasai Tribe Resident Advisors
1 day ago
Redesigned Jobs2Careers Portal is Live
Congratulations to the Maasai Tribe on building and deploying this redesigned, mobile-first J2C career portal! Engineered for and with the young residents of Oakland.