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      California - Treasure Island
Year Founded: 2000
Graduates to date: 688
Accreditation: Yes, school is WASC-accredited.
School Report Card:
Avg. Enrollment: 278
Qualify for Free and Reduced Lunch: 100%
Ethnicity Information: African-American: 39% Hispanic / Latino: 25% Asian / Pacific Islander: 18% Caucasian: 10% Other / Not Specified: 7% Native American: 1%
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Treasure Island News January 2010 - Service Project
SIATech Treasure Island Student Newspaper
Career Trades Offered: Carpentry Cement Masonry Culinary Arts Electrical Facilities Maintenance Medical Assistant (CMA) Office Assistant Painting Plastering Security
SIATech at Treasure Island Job Corps Center
Overview
Perhaps the first thing one notices when approaching the Treasure Island Job Corps Center is the magnificent view. Being situated in the middle of the San Francisco Bay, Treasure Island provides a sweeping panorama not only of the San Francisco skyline but also of the world famous Golden Gate Bridge.
One of the more unique trades at TIJC is the Advanced Culinary Institute. This continues to be the only advanced culinary training center in the Job Corps system and attracts trainees from around the country. The program’s trainees operate a “fine dining” restaurant that offers gourmet quality food at a minimal cost for all staff and trainees. Another unique program of TIJC is the networking program sponsored by CISCO. This offers comprehensive training in the maintenance of computers networks.
The unique location of TIJC also places it in a special position socially. Being situated between San Francisco and the East Bay, the center draws from a variety of communities. This gives the center a great diversity of trainees including African Americans, Latinos, Pacific islanders, and a large population of Asian immigrants who form a very important community of English language learners.
Overall, the staff and trainees of Treasure Island Job Corps Center look to the Golden Gate for our symbol: a bridge to the future. This is our motto and our ideal.
Principal Profile
The principal of the Treasure Island site is Khristel Johnson. Ms. Johnson has more than 20 years of experience in education where she has served in a variety of teaching and administrative roles. Over the course of her educational experience she has worked with diverse socioeconomic populations in meeting and exceeding the increasing demands of academic performance for all students. Ms. Johnson has earned a masters degree in Educational Leadership.
Ms. Johnson has commented: "I am excited about joining the SIATech team and working with an exceptional student-centered staff. I know that our collective efforts in partnership with Job Corps will empower our 'At Promise' students with career and life options in the future."
Success Stories
Treasure Island Job Corps' Community Service Project
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Treasure Island Job Corps Center (TIJC) opened with a small culinary institute and initially included only a few hundred trainees. In 2000, TIJC expanded to include over 700 trainees and various trades including carpentry, electrical arts, cement masonry, accounting, word processing, security, information technology, computer repair, and child care. 
On December 18, the SIATech staff joined forces with the Adams and Associates’ Job Corps instructors in an afternoon activity of community service at the Oakland Technology Exchange. The Oakland Technology exchange provides computers to lower income families in the Oakland area. Under the direction of Bruce Buckeluw, the Oakland Exchange has provided thousands of free computers to households that would otherwise not be able to afford them. Through generous donations of local organizations and individuals, Mr. Buckeluw has developed a viable program that not only provides free computers but technical training on a range of programs as well as support services.
The 30+ committed volunteers from Treasure Island Job Corps center took on a variety of tasks including stripping wires, dissembling computers, sorting parts, and painting during the three-hour period. Adams and Associates’ staff received extensive training on the available programs and services offered through the Oakland Technology exchange. 
