1951 Coffee Company is a nonprofit café and roastery in Berkeley dedicated to helping immigrants and refugees get started in the coffee industry. Through free barista training, paid apprenticeships, and job placement, the organization creates a direct pathway to stable work and long-term careers in specialty coffee.
Founded by Doug Hewitt and Rachel Taber, 1951 Coffee Company uses high-quality coffee as a tool for workforce development, helping newcomers build skills, confidence, and community as they establish new lives in the U.S
