Taller San José St. Joseph's Workshop

Training Programs

Medical Careers Academy

The Medical Careers Academy trains youth as both administrative and clinical medical assistants. Classes include basic computer and the use of standard software used in most private medical practices. The administrative medical assistant curriculum emphasizes medical terminology, health insurance, record-keeping, telephone techniques, customer safety, computer skills, health safety, communication skills and professionalism. Curriculum for the clinical medical assistant training program teaches students to measure vital signs, assist the physician with procedures, administer medications and give injections, record electrocardiograms (ECGs), draw blood samples and perform basic laboratory tests.  Clinical medical assistant student also learn medical terminology and anatomy, basic math skills and medication dosage calculations, and participate in an externship.

Office Careers Academy

This program trains and certifies students in Microsoft Word and Excel and prepares graduates for employment as administrative assistants, receptionists and data entry specialists in local companies. Business Skills training is woven throughout the curriculum and incorporates customer service, presenting Power Point presentations, working with Outlook, writing business letters and professional etiquette. Every student participates in mock interview sessions with local business professionals prior to graduation.  Through a unique partnership with Santa Ana College, students enrolled in this program are co-enrolled at the college, attend class on campus one day a week, and receive up to 5 college credits toward their Associates Degree.

Taller Tech Construction Academy

Housed in a 10,000 square foot warehouse, apprentices acquire essential hands-on skills in the building trades while learning how to adhere to basic employment principles. Led by a licensed general contractor, training focuses on the fundamentals and incorporates: safety awareness and training, industry related math proficiency, construction theory, hands-on experience, adherence to attendance policies, mentoring, job coaching, and leadership development. Apprentices participate in two hours of daily math training. Classes concentrate on strengthening math skills needed for basic construction principles, estimating material costs, reading blueprints, rough carpentry, and additional construction fundamentals. Upon successful program completion, each graduate is awarded a fully-equipped tool belt to bring with them to their eventual job site.

Hope Builders

In 2006, Taller San Jose launched a new endeavor in order to expand employment opportunities to its alumni.  Hope Builders, Inc. is a licensed general contracting venture employing graduates of Taller San Jose in an effort to further refine their skills enhancing their ability for productive futures. Hope Builders, Inc. focuses on building affordable housing units through collaborations with local cities and serves the capital improvement needs of the Orange County non-profit community.