CSET is providing free tax preparation services to residents of Tulare County. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program prepares federal and state tax returns at no cost to households with less than $60,000 in annual income. Eligible working families and individuals may also qualify for Federal and California Earned Income Tax Credits (CalEITC) that may reduce the amount of tax owed.
Read MoreCommunity Services Employment Training (CSET) is recruiting local volunteers to assist with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. VITA provides tax preparation and electronic filing services at no cost to Tulare County households with less than $58,000 annual income.
Read MoreOn Saturday, October 22, 2022 Community Services Employment Training (CSET) staff, partners, and volunteers will unite in communities across Tulare County in honor of Make A Difference Day, the nation's largest day of volunteering. Local residents of all ages will volunteer for community service projects throughout Tulare County.
Read MoreThe Community Services Employment Training (CSET) Youth Workforce Department is recruiting for the #LEAD (Leading, Educating, Advocating, and Dedication) Program. #LEAD is a leadership and college/career readiness program for high school juniors and seniors in Cutler/Orosi, Dinuba, Porterville, Tulare or Visalia.
Read MoreOn June 7th, the Tulare County Board of Supervisors presented a proclamation recognizing June 2022 as Elder Abuse Awareness Month in Tulare County. Tulare County Adult Protective Services and partners, like Community Services Employment Training (CSET), were present to receive the proclamation. This proclamation commemorates the significance of protecting our local seniors by raising awareness of the signs of elder abuse, and how to report and prevent it.
Read MoreCSET is honored to partner with Anthem Blue Cross to raise awareness across Tulare County about the safety and efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccine. Through this partnership, COVID-19 vaccination education and outreach will be provided through social media channels and public outreach to help increase COVID-19 vaccination across the community.
Read MoreIn celebration of Community Action Month, CSET hosted its Annual Community Action Event on May 25th at the Visalia Veterans Memorial Building. The event celebrated CSET’s role in the community as the Community Action Agency in Tulare County, as well as the resilience and outstanding work performed across the agency. CSET honorees for Employee of the Year and partners were also recognized during the event.
Read MoreIn celebration of May as Community Action Month, Community Services Employment Training (CSET) is showcasing its impact to the community by highlighting participant success stories, impactful numbers, and honoring its employees of the year.
Read MoreCSET is honored to announce that it was chosen to participate in a special charitable giving campaign, sponsored and funded by Target. Now through June 30th, Target Circle guests have a chance to help direct a portion of Target’s donation to CSET. We are calling all CSET supporters to help us make the most of this incredible opportunity.
Read MoreCSET is pleased to announce its 7th Annual Regional Education Youth Summit. Local high schools and young people in Tulare County are encouraged to tune in via Zoom on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm. This year’s theme, Achieving Resilience, celebrates our adaptability, collaboration, and strength throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreCommunity Services Employment Training (CSET) is proud to host an in-person job fair on March 24th from 9 AM to 12 PM at the Visalia Employment Connection (4025 W. Noble Ave., Suite B) - no admission fees required. This event will provide an overview of full-time and seasonal employment opportunities at CSET, with immediate openings in our Fiscal, Workforce, Energy, Community Initiatives, and Sequoia Community Corps departments.
Read MoreCommunity Services Employment Training (CSET) is pleased to announce a new program funded by the U.S. Department of Labor-Susan Harwood Training Grant. The Safety Training Outreach Program (STOP) has developed an educational presentation to address workplace hazards for employees working in extreme weather conditions.
Read MoreWalmart announced three grants totaling $3,000 to Community Services Employment Training (CSET) to support its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program. The grant was presented to CSET from Tulare (Store #2536), Dinuba (Store #5394), and Porterville (Store #1877 & Store #6021) locations.
Read MoreCommunity Services Employment Training (CSET) is providing free tax preparation services to residents of Tulare County. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program prepares federal and state tax returns at no cost to households with less than $57,000 in annual income.
Read MoreCSET is recruiting local volunteers to assist with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA). VITA provides tax preparation and electronic filing services at no cost to Tulare County households with less than $54,000 annual income. In 2021, VITA preparers helped file 3,543 tax returns for low- and moderate-income residents - returning more than $5.9 million to Tulare and Kings Counties.
Read MoreOn November 30th, people around the world will come together to make an impact and celebrate generosity. On this global day of giving, it will be a historical day for everyone in Tulare County to come together and give back in a meaningful way! Join local nonprofits for the official launch of the Giving Tuesday Community Campaign in Tulare County - #GiveWhereYouLiveTC.
Read MoreCommunity Services Employment Training (CSET) is pleased to announce its launch of Martes de Salud (Tuesday Health), a series of live online discussions about wellness topics and resources for families in Tulare County.
Read More#LEAD is a Leadership and College/Career Readiness program for high school juniors and seniors in Visalia, Tulare, Porterville, or Dinuba/Cutler-Orosi.
Read MoreCSET in partnership with the City of Farmersville is now offering utility bill payment assistance to Farmersville residents directly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreCSET is providing free tax preparation services to residents of Tulare County starting February 5, 2024. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program prepares federal and state tax returns at no cost to households with less than $60,000 in annual income. Each year, CSET helps thousands of residents in Tulare County file their income tax returns for free. Additionally, tax preparers can help residents claim federal/state earned income tax credits that may reduce the amount of tax owed or increase their tax refund.
In a united effort to embody the City of Dinuba's mission of "Together, A Better Community," the City has partnered with Community Services Employment Training (CSET) and its Sequoia Community Corps division, along with other local organizations, to revitalize KC Vista Park. Guided by the City's 2020 Parks and Recreation Master Plan, the project aims to elevate residents' quality of life and enhance the overall well-being of the community.
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Visalia Unified School District announced an amendment to its policy for serving meals to students under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs for the 2024-2025 school year.
ALL Visalia Unified school sites will operate the school meal program under the
Community Eligibility Provision during the 2024-2025 school year.
Under this provision, ALL enrolled students will be offered breakfast and lunch at no cost at ALL Visalia Unified school sites.