East Oakland
CAREER PATHWAYS COLLECTIVE
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FEATURING:
Clean Mile Careers
Body Shop Academy
HomeWorks
Drive Forward Academy
Build Skills. Build Futures.
The EOBA Career Pathway Collective…
…Was created to connect young people and individuals facing barriers to employment with real careers, trusted employers, and clear pathways to long term success.
This program is built on strong partnerships with respected local businesses that understand both workforce needs and the realities faced by youth and at risk populations.
Each career pathway was selected because it offers living wage potential, hands on learning, and opportunities for growth without requiring a traditional four year degree. These industries were chosen because they are in demand, accessible, and provide clear opportunities for advancement.
Our partners bring deep experience working with youth, returning citizens, and individuals navigating economic challenges.
Clean Mile Careers
The Clean Mile Careers Pathway from Performing Solutions Truck Driving School is a training program that prioritizes environmental sustainability alongside career education.
Focusing on both traditional Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) training and Electric Vehicle Commercial Drivers License (EVCDL) training, It's designed to train and prepare participants for trucking careers using resources that support a green economy.
This focus on green jobs ensures that graduates are equipped for roles that contribute to environmental stability while tapping into a rapidly growing market.
HomeWorks Training Program
WBLM Real Estate Construction through its HomeWorks program provides exposure to light construction and home remodeling.
HomeWorks is a construction training program in partnership with WBLM Real Estate Services. Youth learn light construction skills and the steps required to make homes market ready. Participants gain hands on experience in tasks such as basic repairs, painting, property cleanup, and preparing units for move in. HomeWorks gives youth real job skills, real worksite experience, and a direct pathway into the construction and property management fields.
PROGRAMS COMING IN
JANUARY 2026
Body Shop Academy
B and M Auto Body Shop, through Body Shop Academy, introduces participants to careers in auto body repair.
Body Shop Academy by B&M Auto Collision provides hands-on auto body and collision repair training. Combined with financial literacy and workforce readiness, this program prepares participants for careers in a high-demand trade.
Integrated within the program are eco-conscious practices to adhere to our environmental responsibilities while building sustainable career pathways.
Drive Forward Academy
Angels Car Service, through our Drive Forward Program, introduces participants to careers in automotive repair.
Drive Forward Academy is an 8-week auto mechanic training program designed for youth (16+) and adults on probation, parole, in reentry or that are justice impacted. Participants are instructed through the process of collision repair under licensed mechanics, earning them practical skills and career pathways in the automotive repair industry.
Classroom instruction is held at EOBA and hands-on training is conducted by Angeles Auto Repair & Collision Center.