Career Centers

COVID-19: As of March 17, 2020, our career centers are closed to walk-ins. We recognize that there is an increased need and urgency for employment services and are now offering services virtually.

Call (619) 319-WORK (9675) to learn about our services.

Career centers offer job search and career development resources to all San Diego County job seekers, regardless of income or background—at no cost. Call (619) 319-WORK (9675) to gain access to:

  • Employment opportunities
  • Low- and no-cost training and education programs for eligible job seekers
  • Computers, internet, phones, printers and other technology to use for your job search
  • Labor market information—learn what industries are hiring for what skills
  • Priority service for veterans and their spouses

Centers open to 16–24 year-olds offer additional services tailored specifically to young adults. See contact info in the listings below.

  • Tutoring & guidance counseling
  • GED/HS Diploma assistance
  • Enrollment into post-secondary education or training
  • Internships, job shadowing & career exploration
  • Financial literacy & support

Or connect now to:

East County

Access, Inc.

Open to ages 16–24

511 N. 2nd St.
El Cajon, CA 92021

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(858) 560-0871

M–F 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

International Rescue Committee

Open to ages 16–24

131 E Main St.
El Cajon, CA 92020

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(619) 440-6208 X240

M–F 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

East County Career Center (located in the PCG building)

Open to ages 18+

151 Van Houten Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92020

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M–F 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Metro Region

Access, Inc.

Open to ages 16–24

2612 Daniel Ave.
San Diego, CA 92111

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(858) 560-0871

M–F 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Able Disabled Advocacy, Inc.

Open to ages 16–24

3275 Market St.
Suite 101
San Diego, CA 92102

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(619) 231-5990

M–F 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

Second Chance

Open to ages 16–24

6145 Imperial Ave.
San Diego, CA 92114

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(619) 234-8888

M–F 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

San Diego Continuing Education

Open to ages 16–24

4343 Ocean View Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92113

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(619) 388-4881

M–F 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Metro Career Center

Open to ages 18+

4389 Imperial Ave.
San Diego, CA 92113

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M-F: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Bank of America Merrill Lynch Workforce Development Center

Open to ages 18+

330 Park Blvd.
Room #555
San Diego, CA 92101

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M-F: 9:30 a.m.–4:45 p.m.

North County

Access, Inc.

Open to ages 16–24

931 E. Vista Way
Vista, CA 92085

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(858) 560-0871

M–F 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

YMCA of San Diego County

Open to ages 16–24

1050 N. Broadway
Escondido, CA 92026

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(760) 294-5050 x1810

M–F 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Interfaith Community Services

Open to ages 16–24

4700 North River Rd.
Oceanside, CA 92057

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(760) 445-3656

M–F 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

North County Coastal Career Center

Open to ages 18+

1949 Avenida del Oro
Suite 106
Oceanside, CA 92056

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M–F 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

North County Inland Career Center (located in County of San Diego Live Well Center)

Open to ages 18+

649 W. Mission Ave., Room 2400
Escondido, CA 92025

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M–F 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

South County

South Bay Community Services

Open to ages 16–24

430 F St.
Chula Vista, CA 91910

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(619) 420-3620

M–F 8:30 a.m.–8 p.m.

Services for all San Diego County foster youth

Access, Inc.

Open to ages 16–24

310 Broadway
Chula Vista, CA 91910

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(858) 560-0871

M–F 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

South County Career Center

Open to ages 18+

1111 Bay Blvd.
Suite E
Chula Vista, CA 91911

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M–F 8 a.m.–5 p.m.