Taller San José St. Joseph's Workshop

Everybody needs an Amigo...

Sponsor the training of a Taller San Jose student with your Amigo scholarship. Each Amigo gift of $1,000 allows a young person to receive the job training and support services they need to start a productive and self-reliant future. Help us reach 100 Amigos and consider making a $1,000 Amigo gift today!

Find your Amigo and follow their story as they start their path out of poverty. View pictures and read their inspiring success stories on our student-published blog, Everybody Needs an Amigo.

 Become an Amigo today by making your gift online.

Partnering with Taller San Jose...

As a supporter of Taller San Jose, you enable young people to change their lives not only for the better, but forever.  Your investment continues to grow and multiply every day as we build on significant accomplishments like these:

• 73% of Taller San José students who complete their program goals move on to full-time employment or community college.
• The average starting wage of a Taller San José graduate is $11.70.
• 45% of our job placements include benefits.
• 89% of our students remain employed 12 months after graduation.
• In a state where recidivism of past offenders is 70%, 92 % of our graduates remain crime-free. 

You can change lives at Taller San Jose by making a gift, hiring a graduate, or volunteering your time:  

Making a Gift

Individual Giving: Your gift – regardless of amount – enables us to operate programs and services that rebuild the lives of young men and women, giving them the tools for a more productive and self-reliant future.

• One-time Gift: Make a safe and secure gift online 
• Matching Gift: Many companies match their employees’ charitable contributions. Double your gift by taking advantage of your company’s matching gift program. Just visit your human resources office and ask for a matching gift form.
• Honor or Memorial Gift: If a loved one passes away or if you would like to honor somebody special in your life, consider giving an Honor or Memorial Gift. It is a caring and thoughtful way to remember those closest to you. Honor and Memorial gifts can be made for birthdays, graduations, the holidays, or any other occasion that you would like to make memorable. Make a gift in honor or memory of someone.
• Providing a Scholarship – Become an Amigo: Become more active in the mission of Taller San Jose by sponsoring the training of a student.

Corporate Involvement: By forming a partnership with Taller San Jose, companies and corporations throughout Orange County increase their visibility within the community. 

• Sponsor a program – Support one of our training programs in medical, office, or construction careers.
• Sponsor an event – Support our annual Light up a Life gala, held each year on the beautiful grounds of Mission San Juan Capistrano.  Learn more about Light up a Life 

Please call Tarah Stovall at (714) 543.5105 ext.120 for more information about getting your company or corporation involved with our mission.

Hiring a Graduate

If your company is seeking trained and reliable candidates, consider hiring a Taller San Jose graduate as your next employee. Learn more about hiring a Taller San Jose graduate
 

Volunteering 

If you are interested in serving your community, making friends, and sharing your talents, we invite you to JOIN US! The following volunteer opportunites are available now. Please contact Tarah Stovall, Development Director at (714) 543-5105 ext. 120 for all volunteer inquiries.

Tutor: Share your math and language skills and give students one-on-one tutoring.  We are looking for people who can volunteer at least two mornings per week. We provide training and support. Weekdays from 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Mock Interviews: Help Taller San Jose trainees practice their interviewing skills and build confidence in their job search.  As an interviewer from a fictional company, you will get to know students one-on-one and will see first hand the incredible personal and professional growth achieved over the short 16-week training period.  All interviewing materials will be provided. Contact us for upcoming dates.

Guest Speakers: Share your knowledge and career insight with Taller San Jose students during their life skills sessions. The goal is for you to provide fun, informal, and informative training, on your topic of interest. Topics can range from workplace etiquette, proper attire, personal disclosure, etc. Contact us for upcoming dates.