Computer Technologies Program (Berkeley)

Computer Technologies Program is based in Berkeley and provides training in basic computer skills, Microsoft Office Suite, and IT technical support to clients with a broad range of disabilities. Through a simulated work environment, CTP focuses on individualized training in technical skills and coaching in soft skills necessary for job placement and successfully retaining employment.

Services Offered

Adult Work Experience – Admin (Individual)
Adult Work Experience - Wages (Individual)
American Sign Language Interpreting (Individual, per hour)
Employment Services - Employment Prep (Individual, per hour)
Employment Services - Intake (Individual, per hour)
Employment Services - Job Development and Placement (Individual, per hour)
Employment Services - Retention (Individual, per hour)
Tactile Interpreting (Individual, per hour)

Languages

(Provider can provide services for other languages; for further details, please contact Provider.)

American Sign Language
English

Disability Specialities

Blind and Visually Impaired
Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Developmental Disabilities
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Accessibility

disability Assisitive Technologies: Braille embosser, Text to Speech (TTS)(JAWS software), screen enlargement software, video phone, height adjustable desks, adjustable chairs, voice recognition software (Dragon Naturally Speaking), and CTP is housed in a fully accessible building.

Transportation

Transportation via Bus via Bus Lines, Para Transit: IMPORTANT: Please do not wear scented products or fragrances when visiting CTP, or the Ed Roberts Campus.

Transportation via Rail Route Rail Routes: Ashby BART: CTP is located on the 2nd floor of the Ed Roberts Campus (ERC), which is a universally designed, transit-oriented campus, built directly on top of the Ashby BART station in South Berkeley. Access into the ERC is available just to the left

Parking Parking Lot Access: Street parking adjacent to facility. Pay for parking lot under and adjacent to facility.

Qualifications

CTP was started in 1975 by DOR and IBM in partnership with the Center for Independent Living. We have a business advisory committee of 300+ Bay Area companies who serve as reviewers, mentors and internship supervisors. Our job placement rate is 75% for graduates who stay involved with employment services.