Awesome day (per usual). I really enjoyed speaking with Devin and Carrie about this program and how well they plus my instructors Mike, and Marc have been positively aiding my growth in this short period of time. Honestly, three months usually feels extremely slow and this past two months (in month three now) have really zoomed by so quickly. I miss our activities and tasks before graduation has even happened. I’m also proud that I learned so much to continue my path of new beginnings and experiences. Thank you CTP, y’all rock!!! More humans should know about this opportunity for for growth in our communities!
What I Did Today
Today was the second day of electives, simply working on my end of course portfolio presentation. I was glad I mostly had the presentation figured out, so I could focus on preparing the oral presentation component. I was able to record it with Mike, and I’m already excited for the end of course.
Otherwise, I didn’t have much to do today. I had to restart my computer because I was backed up with necessary updates to my machine. Even with that taken care of, it seems the HOT weather has my computing capabilities definitely a tiny bit slower.
Also, I met with Devin and Carrie for our monthly check-in. I was happy to see them and get mostly good reports back from my participation and attendance in class. And, it seemed like they supported me in my future learning with Salesforce. See you tomorrow!
Otherwise, I didn’t have much to do today. I had to restart my computer because I was backed up with necessary updates to my machine. Even with that taken care of, it seems the HOT weather has my computing capabilities definitely a tiny bit slower.
Also, I met with Devin and Carrie for our monthly check-in. I was happy to see them and get mostly good reports back from my participation and attendance in class. And, it seemed like they supported me in my future learning with Salesforce. See you tomorrow!
What I did Today
Today was more work on Project Inception. I was able to get pretty far into Phase 3 before I lost connection with the remote desktop. But that was okay because it happened fairly close to the end of class and I just worked on Percipio. I also had a monthly check in and that was nice. It was a good reminder of all the resources I have covering both technical and employment services. And it shows that the program wants to make sure my input is heard.
We also did our weekly tech articles because this week is weird. Monday was off and we only have two normal days because tomorrow will be mock interviews. I’m a little nervous about that but regardless (even if I crash and burn, which is unlikely) I’ll still learn for the future. But anyway, about the tech articles. Everyone brought really interesting ones that ran the gamut of new tech replicating retro ones, vibe coding games onto mobile phones, complicated breakthroughs in quantum computing, and (my own) on shirts that fool AI recognition cameras. It felt like a really chill conversation time rather than an actual assignment. Which was nice for the nerves.
I hope everyone does awesome tomorrow on their Mock Interviews!
What I did today post
9 9 2026
Today we continued working on our lab for project inception round 2. I was able to use the virtual machine to download the Debian ISO to the new virtual machine program, and I was trying to finish up the Ubuntu desktop install, but it kept getting stuck on the progress bar. Then, at the end of the day, we presented our tech articles. We also had our check-ins with Devin and Carrie.
9/9/26 what i did
I posted 4 jobs for others to see; talked with Jose and Carrie about Videos and worked on the video; got one done. Finding the jobs for others is hard but also interesting. It makes you really look at every detail. Also, I found two jobs that were interesting to me. Making the videos is a process; I had a little frustration moment, but got over it and was able to make a good video. I pulled video coverage and photos from different old videos of CTP.
TIL
Today I cloned all my VMs and organized the clones into a new folder, and also a new collapsible group on the VirtualBox machine list. I continued to work on Part Deux of Project Inception, installing the OS on the new Debian VM. I also did my core check-in in the first hour. For the last part of today’s session, we presented our tech articles. Mine was on quantum computers, so it was very challenging to explain, but I did my best to convey the basic concept.
What I Did Today
September 8 & 9, 2026: Both yesterday and today, my internet suffered an unfortunate outage, which meant I had to head to a relative’s house just to attend class today. Today, I had a core check-in with Devin and Carrie. I also presented my weekly tech article.
Customer Service Support (east palo alto) FT
Hammon Plating in Palo Alto is hiring a full-time Customer Service Representative to serve as the primary liaison between customers and internal production teams.
* solid work experience within an office environment.
*Ideal candidates must have a basic understanding of frequently used computer programs, such as Microsoft Office, and possess hands-on experience handling order management, proactive client communication, and cross-departmental support.
*Because accuracy is vital when entering complex plating requirements into ERP/MRP systems, the role requires a proven track record of being highly detail-oriented, organized, and capable of working independently from instruction
Customer Service Support
Caregiver | Senior Home Care Aid Needed | Flexible Schedule (San Francisco)
IN-PERSON
Seniors Helping Seniors® Peninsula San Francisco is hiring compassionate in-home caregivers for roles offering $23 to $27 per hour. The position has no formal education requirements, though candidates can list high school or college backgrounds on the application. Professional caregiving experience is preferred but not required; the agency welcomes individuals who have informally cared for a parent, grandparent, spouse, or neighbor. While certifications like CNA, HCA, or HHA licenses are excellent bonuses, the team will guide qualified, inexperienced candidates through the California Home Care Aide registration process.
Caregiver – no experience
Client Care Coordinator – PT – Oakland
A successful wellness center in North Oakland is hiring a part-time Client Care Coordinator for 27 to 30 hours per week with a pay rate of $28 to $30 per hour. This role does not list strict degree or major requirements; instead, it prioritizes character, strong communication, and a high capacity to learn. The ideal candidate should have an explicit interest in health and wellness, combined with hands-on experience in client relationship management, day-to-day office operations, and digital communication tools like phone, text, email, Flodesk, and Canva. Candidates must have a proven track record of strong follow-through, detail-oriented multitasking, and proactive system management to successfully coordinate scheduling, billing, and workshop events.
Where Oakland – Temescal
Client Care Coordinator