Beginning September 29th, the William M. Maguy School of Education will begin offering the EPA Section 608 Certification Exam on campus. The exam will be available once a month and is open to students and the general public.
For students in the Sustainable Energy Efficiency Development (SEED) program, the cost of the exam will be included as part of their tuition, ensuring that they are fully prepared and certified as they enter the workforce. For members of the public, the exam will be offered for $75.00.
The EPA Section 608 certification is an essential credential for anyone who works with systems that use refrigerants. Required by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the certification ensures that technicians understand how to properly service, maintain, and dispose of equipment such as refrigerators, freezers, and air conditioning units in a safe and environmentally responsible way.
There are four types of certifications available through the exam:
Core鈥� Foundation to HVAC
Type I 鈥� For small appliances (such as window AC units or refrigerators with less than 5 lbs. of refrigerant)
Type II 鈥� For high-pressure appliances (including most residential and commercial AC and heating systems)
Type III 鈥� For low-pressure appliances (such as chillers)
This new offering provides a valuable opportunity for both students and community members to gain the credentials needed to advance their careers while helping protect the environment.
If you or someone you know would like to register for the exam, please call (559) 471-4550 for more information.
SUMMARY: Under direction, will be responsible for providing overall services in the areas of employer recruitment, development of OJT contracts, job search assistance, vocational exploration, counseling, and the development of participant Individual Employment Plans.听
Position: Employer Service Representative 听
Recruitment: FW26-359-02听
Location: Visalia Service Center -Pending location change to Dinuba, CA 听
Deadline: September 07, 2025听
Status: Full-Time Regular 听
Non-Exempt听
Language: Spanish preferred听听
Department: Farmworker听听
Reports to:Service Center Manager听听
Number of Positions: 1听
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COMPANY OVERVIEW: 51街射 is the premier provider of training, education, and community services within the agriculturally rich Central San Joaquin Valley.听 Since its inception in 1967, 51街射 has been in a continuous state of evolution, adding and expanding services as the changing needs of the workforce emerge. Our 鈥淢颈蝉蝉颈辞苍鈥� is to provide education, workplace training, job placement, and other support services to farm-working families and diverse program participants to empower them to achieve self-sufficiency.听
COMPANY BENEFITS: 51街射. is proud to offer our eligible employees a comprehensive benefits program, which includes:听
A 37.5-hour workweek听
13 paid holidays听
Self-care and bereavement leave听
Health insurance听
Dental Insurance听
Vision insurance听
Employer Funded Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)听听
Employer-paid basic life insurance and AD&D coverage听
Voluntary insurance options听
A 403(b) and Roth retirement plan听
Flexible spending account options听
An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)听
A generous $1,500 tuition assistance program听
Additionally, 51街射. is proud to be a Public Service Loan Forgiveness-certified employer.听
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.听 Other duties may be assigned.听听听
Initiates and maintains personal contact with employers, job services and community agencies with express interest in the on-the-job training concept and opportunities.
Researches new and existing business, analyzing local job market for the purpose of developing job opportunities.
Provides job search assistance to customers in areas such as application and resume writing, interviewing skills, and job availability through job search classes or customer specific.
Reaches all quotas mandated by the funding and program.
Conducts all employer 30, 60, and 90-day unsubsidized employment follow-ups.
Develops job openings.
Provides input into the Individual Employment Plan (IEP) as it applies to job availability and requirements.
Participates in individual case management staffing as needed.
Negotiates and develops OJT contracts with employers and develops appropriate OJT training sites for participants.
Provides counseling to clients, such as motivational counseling and counseling with personal and family problems that interfere with job search activities.
Develops Work Experience and Limited Internships training sites.
POSITION QUALIFICATION: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.听
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor鈥檚 Degree in related field, OR four (4) years of directly related experience and/or training; OR a combination of education and experience.听
COMPUTER SKILLS: Moderate computer skills required for data entry, Word, Excel, and other software programs, as required for the position.听
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers, employees, or organizations.听听
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra.听
REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.听听
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.听听
Employees are regular required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to walk: reach with hands and arms; sit, kneel, stoop, climb or balance.听
Travel to other locations and outside training.听
Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and ability to maneuver a dolly.听
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.听听
Indoor work environment听
Working conditions include attendance at meetings听
Travel to other locations and outside training听
AT-WILL STATEMENT: Employment at 51街射 is employment at will.鈥� This means that an employee is free to leave his or her employment at any time, with or without cause or notice, and the Company retains the same right to terminate the employee at any time, with or without cause or notice.鈥� Please understand that continued employment cannot be guaranteed for any employee.鈥� This policy of at-will employment may be changed only by a written employment agreement signed by the Chief Executive Officer that expressly changes the policy of at-will employment.鈥� Unless the employee鈥檚 employment is covered by, a written employment agreement that specifically provides otherwise, this policy of at-will employment is the sole and entire agreement between the employee and the Company as to the duration of employment and the circumstances under which employment may be terminated.鈥�听
Except employment-at-will, terms, and conditions of employment with the Company may be modified at the sole discretion of the Company, with or without cause or notice at any time.鈥� No implied contract concerning any employment-related decision term or condition of employment can be established by any other statement, conduct, policy, or practice.鈥� Examples of the types of terms and conditions of employment that are within the sole discretion of the Company include but are not limited to, the following:鈥� promotion; demotion; transfers; hiring decisions; compensation; benefits; qualifications; discipline; layoff or recall; rules; hours and schedules; work assignments; job duties and responsibilities; production standards; subcontracting; reduction, cessation, or expansion of operations; sale, relocation, merger, or consolidation of operations; determinations concerning the use of equipment, methods, or facilities; or any other terms and conditions that the Company may determine to be necessary for the safe, efficient, and economic operation of its business.鈥�听
DISCLAIMER:听 The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.听 They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements, which may change from time to time based on business needs. When appropriate, reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue hardship to the Company may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.听听
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:听
Apply online by visiting our website at www.proteusinc.org. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please get in touch with Human Resources at 559-735-3670 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.听
51街射 is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. If you would like more information on your EEO rights under law, please visit .听
In January 2025, Luis Antonio Rodriguez Soto walked into the 51街射 Selma Service Center ready for a change. At the time, he worked as a palletizer at Bee Sweet Citrus Inc., but dreamed of something bigger鈥攁 career that offered stability and a brighter future. With encouragement from friends and his own determination, he decided it was time to pursue truck driving.
With the guidance of Selma ESR Ana, Luis Antonio enrolled in the Farmworker Advanced Program and committed fully to his new path. He left his palletizing job, began training at Apache Truck Training Service, and within just four days earned his permit. Determined to succeed, he studied every chance he could鈥攗sing creative methods like post-it notes on truck parts to help with his learning. After a setback on his first exam attempt, Luis Antonio tried again, and on April 2, 2025, proudly became a Class A CDL holder.
Eager to put his new license to use, Luis Antonio began applying for jobs right away. Though he faced multiple barriers鈥攊nsurance requirements, residency restrictions, and repeated rejections鈥攈e refused to give up. Each 鈥渘o鈥� only fueled his resolve to keep pushing forward.
Two months later, his persistence paid off. Luis Antonio walked into Baloian Farms, asked to speak directly with the owner, and earned himself a truck driving job. Today, he is proudly working full-time as a driver, earning a steady income, and building the career he had envisioned for himself.
Luis Antonio鈥檚 story is one of perseverance and hope. Despite the obstacles, he never let go of his dream. With support from 51街射 and his own determination, he is now behind the wheel of a semi-truck鈥攍iving proof that hard work and resilience can pave the road to success.
51街射: In partnership with Woodlake High School. Provides services in the areas of outreach, assessment, vocational exploration, case management, counseling, development of customers鈥� individual plans, job search assistance, and follow-up services; assists in preparation of administrative assignments.听
