The City of Oakland requires construction contractors working City-funded projects to hire local residents as part of the City's Local Employment Program.
The Department of Workplace and Employment Standards (DWES) assists local residents in getting construction jobs on City-funded projects.
Residents Seeking Jobs
Residents seeking jobs may register their names, contact information, and skill levels in the database. For more information, email DWES at: apprenticeship@oaklandca.gov.
Employers Hiring Residents
Employers seeking workers may email DWES to find residents who registered: localhire@oaklandca.gov.