WorkAbility III – WAIII
WorkAbility III (WAIII) is a joint program of the College of Alameda (COA) and the State Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) designed to provide employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
Workability III
Monday – Friday:
8am-5pm (by appointment only)
College of Alameda Career and Employment Center
College of Alameda
Cougar Village (CV) 225
555 Ralph Appezzato Memorial Pkwy, Alameda, CA 94501
Program Summary
WorkAbility III was started at the College of Alameda in 1994 and has since assisted over 1200 clients of the Department of Rehabilitation gain employment. This program has consistently performed well, being one of the top in the state since its inception. WA staff is experienced in developing job opportunities in all occupations and at all levels of training.
Who is eligible for WorkAbility III
Participants in the program must be State Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) clients and be referred by their DOR counselor to be eligible for services. All participants must also be eligible to enroll as COA students.
What services are available to job seekers?
The objective of the program is to form a partnership with individual clients to meet their employment goals. WA offers job search workshops, job clubs, individualized job placement assistance, and follow up support on the job.
Requesting WorkAbility III Services
If you think WorkAbility III (WAIII) is the right fit for you, there are multiple ways you can get connected.
Option 1: Drop-In Sessions
If you’d like to learn more about our program and how we can help you reach your career goals, come to our WAIII Drop-In Information Sessions!
When: Every Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday from 12:00 pm to 1.00 pm
Where: Virtually on Zoom (join using your phone or computer)
Option 2: Email or Call
WAIII Coordinator: Neelam Agarwal
Email: nagarwal@peralta.edu
Phone: (510) 543-2476
Option 3: Request an appointment with WorkAbility III
OUR CONTACT
WorkAbility III
P: (510) 543-2476 or (510) 748-2138
Neelam Agarwal, WorkAbility III Coordinator
E: nagarwal@peralta.edu
P: (510) 543-2476
Laura Spencer Vacca, WorkAbility III Job Developer
E: lspencervacca@peralta.edu
P: (510) 748-2138
For more information on becoming a WorkAbility III Participant:
Call your Department of Rehabilitation counselor to be referred to the program. If you are not a Department of Rehabilitation client visit to the California State Department of Rehabilitation website or call 510-622-2764 to become a client.