Community Services Employment Training (CSET)

CSET is the designated Community Action Agency of Tulare County. We inspire youth, families, and communities to achieve self-reliance through innovative pathways and collaboration. 

CSET Departments and Services:

Sequoia Community Corps (SCC): The SCC offers vocational training in the trades of weatherization, urban forestry, conservation education, and recycling, including the recycling of CRV beverage containers, e-waste, used oil, and waste tires. SCC has successfully operated in Tulare and Kings Counties for the past 33 years, providing more than 4,000 young adults with valuable job training and educational opportunities.

Workforce Development: Provides no-cost employment placement and training to Tulare County residents. Walk-in assistance is available at three One-Stop locations in Visalia (4025 W. Noble #B, Visalia CA 93277 Ph: 559-713-5000); Tulare (304 E. Tulare Avenue, Tulare CA 93274 Ph: 559-684-1987); Dinuba (400 W. Tulare Avenue, Dinuba CA 93618 Ph: (559) 591-5701); and Porterville (1061 W. Henderson, Porterville CA 93257 Ph: 559-788-1440).

Youth Workforce Development: Provides Work experience, training, and job placement services to Tulare County residents age 16-21. Walk-in assistance is available at four locations: Visalia (312 N.W. 3rd Avenue, Visalia, CA 93291 Ph: 559-732-4194; Porterville (1061 W. Henderson, Porterville CA 93257 Ph: 559-788-1440); Tulare (304 E. Tulare Avenue, Tulare CA 93274 Ph: 559-684-1987) and Cutler/Orosi (12384 Avenue 416, Orosi CA 93647 Ph: 559-528-1095).

Energy Services: Offers programs that improve the health, safety, and financial stability of Tulare County residents. Services include home weatherization, utility payment assistance, and lead-based paint removal. Energy Services also oversees two Drought Resource Centers providing relief to residents negatively affected by the drought.

Community Initiatives: CSET's Community Initiatives Department manages a variety of community and economic development programs that promote community visioning, equip community leaders, and strengthen the residential, business, and familial assets of local communities.