Venues

Napa (Napa County)

• Parking: This location has onsite parking. You may park in any available non-reserved parking space. 
• Public Transportation: There are several bus lines within walking distance of the facility.
• Arrival Times: Classes will begin promptly at the designated start time.  Please allow sufficient time for parking and class check-in.  
• Class is restricted entry to students only. Additional visitors will be denied entry.

• Room: Classes will be held at the Napa County Comprehensive Services for Older Adults (CSOA). Training will be held in the Silver Lupine Conference Room. Please check in with the receptionist when you arrive.
• Restrooms: Located outside the training room.
• Note Taking Supplies: Bringing pens, pencils, and paper for note taking is highly recommended. Laptops and tablets are permitted for note taking only.
• Drinks and Food: Food and beverages are not available for purchase on this site. However, food and beverages are permitted in the training room.  We recommend you bring water and a snack or lunch to the training.
• Dress: Please dress comfortably as class may involve hands-on demonstrations. Room temperature may vary. We recommend you have a sweater or jacket available as needed for comfort.
• Face masks are optional. Please do not attend class if you are sick.

National City (San Diego County)

• Parking: This location has onsite parking. You may park in any available non-reserved parking space. Additional parking can be found along the building (street parking) or in the parking lot directly across the street.
• Public Transportation: There are several bus lines within walking distance of the training facility.
• Arrival Times: Classes will begin promptly at the designated start time.  Please allow sufficient time for parking and class check-in. 
• Restricted entry to students only. Additional visitors will be denied entry.

• Room: Training will be held on the second floor (2nd floor), training room 2086.  Exit the elevator to your left through the security area. Please follow the posted signs. 
• Restrooms: Located outside the conference room.
• Note Taking Supplies: Bringing pens, pencils, and paper for note taking is highly recommended. Laptops and tablets are permitted for note taking only.
• Drinks and Food: Food and beverages are not available for purchase on this site. However, food and beverages are permitted in the training room.  We recommend you bring water and a snack or lunch to the training.
• Dress: Please dress comfortably as class may involve hands-on demonstrations. Room temperature may vary. We recommend you have a sweater or jacket available as needed for comfort.
• Face masks are optional. Please do not attend class if you are sick.

Oakland (Eastmont Mall)

• Parking: Free parking is available, and the closest lot is Parking Lot “F” on the 2^nd Floor outside of Entrance “F” near the WIC store.  
• Public Transportation: The Eastmont Transit Center is located at the corner of Foothill Blvd. & 73^rd Avenue on the 2nd floor level of the Eastmont Mall building and is served by multiple bus lines.
• Arrival Times: Classes will begin promptly at the designated start time.  Please allow sufficient time for parking and class check-in.  
• Class is restricted entry to students only. Additional visitors will be denied entry.

• Location: Training is in Eastmont Mall. Trainings will be held on the 2^nd floor in Conference Room #2 of Suite 202. Go to Suite 202 and the staff will direct you to the correct room.  
• Note Taking Supplies: pens, pencils, and paper for note taking is highly recommended. Laptops and tablets are permitted for note taking only.
• Drinks and Food: The is a small café and a grocery store with prepared food options located inside Eastmont Mall on the same floor as the training room. Food and beverages are not permitted in the training room, but you may bring snacks and/or lunch to eat on breaks outside of the room. 
• Dress: Please dress comfortably as class may involve hands-on demonstrations. We recommend you have a sweater or jacket available as needed for comfort.
• Face masks are optional. Please do not attend class if you are sick.

Oakland (Jackson Street Office)

• Training Room Location: Training will be held on the 2nd floor, training room 229.  Exit the elevator, turn right and the room is the last door on the left. 
• Arrival Times: Check-in time starts 30 minutes prior to the start of the training. The training will begin promptly at the designated start time.  Please allow sufficient time for parking and check-in. The building is secure, so all visitors must bring an ID and sign-in at the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office desk upon entering the building.
• Parking: Metered street parking is on surrounding blocks. Nearest parking lot is Alcopark Garage: 165 13th Street, enter on Jackson Street between 12th and 13th St. Cost: $1.50 per hour, $7 maximum.
• Public Transportation: Take BART to 12th St or Lake Merritt stations. Walk 0.4 miles (8 minutes) to 1111 Jackson St.
• Restrooms: Are located directly across the hall from the training room.

• Food and Drinks: Food and beverages are not available at this site and are not permitted in the training room.  We recommend you bring snacks and/or lunch to eat on breaks outside the building. There are various food options in the area.
• Outerwear: Room temperature may vary.  We recommend you have a sweater or jacket available, as needed for comfort.
• Note Taking Supplies: pens, pencils, and paper are highly recommended. Laptops and tablets are optional and may only be used for note taking during class time.
• Face masks are optional. Please do not attend class if you are sick.

Oakland (The California Endowment)

• Arrival Times: Check-in time starts 15 minutes prior to the start of the training. The training will begin promptly at the designated start time.
• Training Room Location: Training will be held at The California Endowment in the Eastmont Room.
• Parking: Only paid public parking available with several choices within walking distance.
• Public Transit: BART riders should exit the 19 Street Oakland Station. There are several AC Transit bus lines that serve the 19th Street BART area.

• Food and Drinks: Food and beverages are not available onsite. Students are welcome to bring snacks and bagged lunch.
• Dress: Please dress comfortably as class may involve hands-on demonstrations. Room temperature may vary. We recommend you have a sweater or jacket available as needed for comfort.
• Note Taking Supplies: Bringing pens, pencils, and paper for note taking is highly recommended. Laptops and tablets are permitted for note taking only.
• Restricted entry to registered students only. Walk-ins are not available and additional visitors will be denied entry.
• Face masks are optional. Please do not attend class if you are sick.

Oakland (Thomas L. Berkley Square)

• Parking: There is a paid parking lot across the street from the building and 2 hour paid meter parking surrounding the building. 
• Public Transportation: The BART 19^th Street Station is located about two blocks from the building and served by the following train lines: Antioch ⟷ SFIA/Millbrae, Richmond ⟷ Berryessa/North San Jose Station, Richmond ⟷ Millbrae/SFIA.
• Training Room Location: Oakland Room (Room #231A) on the second floor.
• Arrival Times: Upon arrival, please inform lobby staff that they are here for the IHSS Career Pathways Training. Check-in time starts 15 minutes prior to the start of the training. The training will begin promptly at the designated start time.  Please allow sufficient time for parking and check-in.  

• Food and Drinks: There is a small lunchroom on the second floor with vending machines and there are restaurants in the neighborhood.
• Outerwear: Room temperature may vary.  We recommend you have a sweater or jacket available, as needed for comfort.
• Note Taking Supplies: pens, pencils, and paper are highly recommended. Laptops and tablets are optional.
• Face masks are optional. Please do not attend class if you are sick.

Pasadena (Los Angeles County)

• Training Room Location: Training will be held in the Gateway Metro Center in suite 210. Please go straight to the second floor and follow the posted signs to the training room. Do not access any other floors of this building.
• Arrival Times: Check-in time starts 15 minutes prior to the start of the training. The training will begin promptly at the designated start time. Please allow sufficient time for parking and check-in.
• Parking: Paid street parking is available. Public transit is highly recommended.
• Public Transportation: There are plenty of bus routes within short walking distance from the Gateway Metro Center.
• Restricted entry to registered students only. Walk-ins unavailable and additional visitors will be denied entry.

• Food and Drinks: Food and beverages are not available at this site. However, food and beverages are permitted in the training room.  We recommend you bring snacks and/or lunch.  There are various fast-food options a couple blocks away with a small walk or short drive.
• Dress: Please dress comfortably as class may involve hands-on demonstrations. Room temperature may vary. We recommend you have a sweater or jacket available as needed for comfort.
• Note Taking Supplies: pens, pencils, and paper are highly recommended. Laptops and tablets are optional.
• Face masks are optional. Please do not attend class if you are sick.

Redding (HHSA Park Marina Office)

• Training Room Location: Training will be held on the main floor, in the "Training Conference Room." Please follow the posted signs down the hall to the training room.
• Arrival Times: Check-in time starts 15 minutes prior to the start of the training. The training will begin promptly at the designated start time.  Please allow sufficient time for parking and check-in.
• Parking: There is free parking across the street in the large lot.
• Public Transportation: There are several bus lines within walking distance from the facility. 
• Restricted entry to registered students only. Walk-ins unavailable and additional visitors will be denied entry.

• Food and Drinks: Food and beverages are not available at this site. However, food and beverages are permitted in the training room.  We recommend you bring snacks and/or lunch.  There are various fast-food options a couple blocks away with a short drive.
• Dress: Please dress comfortably as class may involve hands-on demonstrations. Room temperature may vary. We recommend you have a sweater or jacket available as needed for comfort.
• Note Taking Supplies: pens, pencils, and paper are highly recommended. Laptops and tablets are optional and may only be used for note taking. 
• Face masks are optional. Please do not attend class if you are sick.

Redding (Shasta County)

Sacramento (OB3)

• Training Room Location: Training will be held on the main floor, conference room 1.  You will need to sign-in with Security at the main entrance. Please follow the posted signs down the hall to the training room.
• Arrival Times: Check-in time starts 15 minutes prior to the start of the training. The training will begin promptly at the designated start time.  Please allow sufficient time for parking and check-in.
• Parking: There is free parking across the street in the large lot.
• Public Transportation: Sacramento Regional Transit Route 72 picks up at the Watt Avenue Light Rail Station and stops in front of OB3.
• Restricted entry to registered students only. Walk-ins unavailable and additional visitors will be denied entry.

• Food and Drinks: Food and beverages are not available at this site. However, food and beverages are permitted in the training room.  We recommend you bring snacks and/or lunch.  There are various fast-food options a couple blocks away with a small walk or short drive.
• Dress: Please dress comfortably as class may involve hands-on demonstrations. Room temperature may vary. We recommend you have a sweater or jacket available as needed for comfort.
• Note Taking Supplies: pens, pencils, and paper are highly recommended. Laptops and tablets are optional.
• Face masks are optional. Please do not attend class if you are sick.