Our Work
The San Diego Workforce Partnership creates opportunity through work, supporting job seekers and businesses with a robust a suite of resources and services.
For Businesses
Layoff Transition Services Support for businesses and employees before, during and after layoffs
Expanded Subsidized Employment Wage subsides to employ welfare-to-work participants
On-The-Job-Training (OJT) Wage subsidies for hiring new employees
Tech Graduates Certified tech talent, ready to work
WARNs Information on layoff notices and notification requirements
For Job Seekers
Behavioral Health Pathways Beginning or advancing career in behavioral health
Behavioral Health Services Supported Employment Increasing employment opportunities for individuals with mental illness
Career Centers Job search and career development services for all: training, workshops, hiring events and more
Career Services for Justice-involved Young Adults Employment and training for young adults who have been impacted by the justice system
City Mentorship Paid training and mentorship for youth with the City of San Diego
Connect2Careers Transformative internships and work experiences for young adults
Construction Career Jumpstart Paid training for jobs in energy, construction and utilities
County Youth Internship Paid work experience in sustainability and green jobs
Creating Coding Careers Paid apprenticeship as a software engineer to launch your career in tech
CyberHire San Diego Training and certification to start your career in cybersecurity
Foster Care Youth Support including housing, counseling, education, and job readiness training
Expanded Subsidized Employment Subsidized employment opportunities for CalWorks participants
Helping Individuals Retain Employment (HIRE) Connects Black young adults with employment and education services
High Road Construction Careers Connecting underserved workers to construction careers through apprenticeship-readiness training
Libraries Partnership Comprehensive job search services available in public spaces at no cost
Reentry Works San Diego Career supports and services for justice-involved individuals
Gateway to College and Career Supports immigrants, refugees, and English language learners with self-sufficiency and empowerment
Southeastern San Diego Live Well Program Job training and placement within County Live Well Centers
Supported Employment/Work Well Connects County behavioral and mental health with workforce systems
TechHire Connects under-represented populations with job training and placement in tech
Ticket to Work and Self Sufficiency Helping Social Security beneficiaries become financially independent
Transitional Age Youth Works Helping homeless young adults gain employment and access education
UCSD Tech Certificate Program Launch a career in technology with wraparound job support and no upfront cost
Pilot Projects
Financing the Future Reimagining education and skills financing
Future of Work Grand Challenge Rapid reskilling with entrepreneurial partners
Outcomes for Opportunity Making better use of outcomes data[
Project Inspire Empower social enterprises to serve more individuals with disabilities
Research and Application
Job Quality Guide How to implement job quality principles in the workforce
Launch Pad Middle school interactive site where labor market information comes to life
My Next Move Labor market data, tools and guidance to help at any stage of career
Outcomes Center Tools and resources around outcomes-focused funding models
Opportunity Youth Data to understand and address youth disconnection
Posters and Printouts Digestible print materials that explore in-demand sectors
Workforce + Childcare Highlights the childcare crisis, work and economic impacts and solutions
Communication
Articles Program, industry and community news and insights
Faces of Workforce Personal stories about the people we serve
Equity series Articles exploring all angles of equity, diversity and inclusion
Monthly newsletter Sharing impact and inspiration
Press Coverage Extensive media coverage of our efforts
Convenings
OpportunitySD Addressing youth disconnection
Race, Equity & Worker Power A panel discussion on how to effect positive change
Workforce Frontiers Advancing innovations in workforce programs
Recognition
Kaleidoscope Award Recognized by USD Nonprofit Institute for governance excellence
WIOA Trailblazer Recognized as most innovative board in the country (out of 550)
Past Initiatives
Dental Assistant Program A four-week bootcamp to help launch dental careers
Employment Recovery Initiative On-the-Job Training for dislocated workers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic
High Road Kitchens Reopening restaurants and reemploying workers
Homelessness Services Support and job placement for people experiencing homelessness
Return to Work Work-readiness training and supports for seniors returning to work