Mission

Our “Mission” is to provide education, workplace training, job placement, and other support services to farm working families and diverse program participants to empower them to achieve self-sufficiency.

Education

William M. Maguy School of Education

Job Services

Tulare, Kings, Fresno, and Kern Counties

Youth Services

Tulare and Fresno Counties

Foster Family

Tulare and Fresno Counties

Energy

SCE, SCG, and PG&E contractor

Employer Services

Partner with us to connect you with the right job candidate

The Latest News

09May

General Clerk Program

Learn: Keyboard (Certificate available) 10-Key (Certificate available) Microsoft Office Google applications Career readiness.

09May

Forklift Certification

Learn: Earn your three-year certification Safety Training Hands-on-training

06May

Basic Computer Training

Learn: Keyboarding techniques Internet Microsoft Word & Excel E-mail How to scan documents

06May

Program Support Specialist

SUMMARY: In a support role, provides services in the areas of outreach, recruitment, assessment, counseling, and preparation of Individual Employment Plans (IEP), follow-up...

27Apr

Academic Instructor- Financial Literacy

Summary: Provides classroom and web-based instruction in the seven competencies of the Financial Literacy Program.

04Mar

Chief Executive Officer

For over 55 years, Proteus, a non-profit organization, has been providing training, education, and community services within the agriculturally rich Central San Joaquin Valley....

03Mar

On-Site Field Training Program

Do you have training or knowledge in basic weatherization, plumbing, basic electrical, HVAC systems?

09Feb

Scholarship Opportunity!

Mike McCann Scholarship 2022 For many economically disadvantaged people, the dream of higher education cannot become a reality without financial assistance. Realizing this...

Success Stories

“I honestly didn’t think there was a program out there like Proteus. It changes people’s lives.”

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Dalton Young

"When I was working out in the fields, I was always thinking about having my own trucking business, so I'm thankful for Maria Macedo and Proteus for giving me a chance and for the opportunities that are at our reach. I'm so really happy right now."

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Angel Perez

"Proteus is a saving grace for people. Some people don’t have options to pay for training or know how to go about doing it for themselves, so I really appreciate Proteus."

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Elizabeth Aguilar

“I’m really thankful for the opportunities that Proteus gave me and the chance to get a better job. Without their help, I would have had to pay out of my pocket. Thanks to Proteus, I can help out my family a little more again.”

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Jesus Uribe

“Proteus has not just helped me, but members of my family,” states Martin. His father and uncle, both farmworkers, enrolled in and completed Proteus truck driving training; and, his brother-in-law enrolled in and completed Proteus solar installation training.

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Martin Mora, Jr.

Teresa’s father moved his family to the United States in order to provide them with a better life. “If my dad was alive today, he would be very proud. He would be happy that I am no longer working in the fields and doing something I always wanted to do,” states Teresa.

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