Contra Costa Cares - Careers in One Year
About this Event
Contra Costa Cares – Careers in One Year Event
"Choose a career where human skills remain critical and where AI is more likely to be a tool than a replacement."
The Contra Costa Cares – Careers in One Year Event is designed to equip youth, young adults, parents, caregivers, resource parents, and foster parents with the tools, resources, and opportunities needed to build successful futures.
Our goal is to create a lively, educational, memorable, and fun experience that helps reduce barriers to success and promotes pathways that can lead to a reduction in crime, homelessness, and recidivism among justice-impacted and system-impacted individuals.
Explore High-Demand Careers
Attendees will learn about career opportunities that are:
- More resistant to AI displacement
- Careers featured are attainable within 12 months or completion of a one - two year certification program.
- Union-supported
- Careers offering starting wages between $30–$50 per hour
- Accessible with a high school diploma, apprenticeship, or certificate program
Featured career pathways include:
- Construction & Skilled Trades Apprenticeships
- Medical and Healthcare Careers
- Law Enforcement
- Fire Service Careers
- Entrepreneurship Opportunities
- Local Colleges and Training Programs
Educational Panels & Resources
Expert speakers and panelists will discuss:
- Sex Trafficking Awareness
- Educational Resources and Pathways
- Construction Apprenticeship Programs
- Medical Career Opportunities
- Law Enforcement and Public Safety Careers
- Fire Department Careers
- Services for Justice-Impacted Individuals
- Mental Health Support
- Family and Community Resources
Free Admission Opportunities
- Free tickets for the first 300 registered 2026 graduates and students in grades 8–12
- Free tickets for the first 100 registered parents and caregivers
Complimentary Meals
All attendees will receive:
- Free Hot Breakfast
- Free Lunch
- Suvenior Booklet
- Free access to Back to School Event
Immediately following the Contra Costa Cares event, attendees are invited to attend our FREE Back-to-School Celebration: "Fun in the Sun" at Contra Loma Estates Park.
*Bonus Community Event*
Time: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
This family-friendly event will feature:
- Amusement Park Rides
- Free School Supplies
- Community Resources
- Fun Activities for Children and Families
Join us as we invest in our youth, strengthen families, and create pathways to meaningful careers and lasting success.
CONTRA COSTA CARES-Careers in one Year Event
August 22nd 2026 Antioch High School-9am-3pm
Vendor Sponsorship Opportunity Letter
Dear Community Partner,
On behalf of Back on Track Community Services, we thank you for your past service to our community members. We invite you to become a vendor or sponsor of our upcoming Careers in One Year Event. This event is a community-focused initiative dedicated to empowering youth, young adults, parents, caregivers, foster families, and justice-impacted individuals through career exploration, education, and access to valuable resources: "Expected Attendance: 400+ youth, families, educators, employers, and community members." Many of the careers featured at this event are union-supported, offer starting wages between $30 and $50 per hour, and can be accessed through a high school diploma, apprenticeship, certificate, or specialized training programs. Free meals for all attendees and vendors: free community Back-to-School celebration immediately following the event.
Your sponsorship will help us provide free access to students, families, caregivers, and community members while supporting educational programming, meals, supplies, outreach efforts, and event operations. All attendees will receive a Souvenir Booklet with Trade Apprenticeship lists, State and Federal Employee opportunities, contact numbers and website information. for social services, AB12 facts and support information, Unions' contact information, Private and Post-secondary schools, Certificate Programs, POST information; and Colleges that teach specialized Career in One Year courses.
Sponsorship Levels
Bronze Sponsor – $500
Benefits:
- Business name listed on event sponsor signage
- Recognition on social media platforms
- Recognition during the event program
- Certificate of Appreciation
- Vendor table at the first location
Silver Sponsor – $1,000
Benefits:
- All Bronze Sponsor benefits
- Logo placement on event marketing materials
- Verbal recognition during the event
- Premium placement on event T-Shirts
- Vendor tables at both locations
- Quarter page advertisement in event Souvenir Booklet
Gold Sponsor – $2,500
Benefits:
- All Silver Sponsor benefits
- Premium logo placement on event materials
- Opportunity to provide promotional items for attendee bags
- Featured recognition during opening remarks
- Upgrade to half-page advertisement in event Souvenir Booklet
- Recognition as a Community Impact Sponsor
- Featured on Billboards
- Recognition on event banners and stage signage
Platinum Sponsor – $5,000
Benefits:
- All Gold Sponsor benefits
- Exclusive recognition as a Presenting Sponsor
- Opportunity to address attendees during the event
- Upgrade to Full-page advertisement in event program
- Featured sponsor spotlight on social media and website
- Priority vendor booth placement
Together, we can help create pathways to success while strengthening families and communities throughout Contra Costa County. To become a sponsor/vendor or learn more about partnership opportunities, please contact:
Yvette Williams (925) 658-8278
Email: [email protected]
"Choose a career where human skills remain critical and where AI is more likely to be a tool than a replacement."
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