Training & Job Search Services (WIOA)

Training & Job Search Services | WIOA

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Find meaningful employment and train to gain skills for in-demand jobs.

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Services we offer

Employment services

Our team will support you in finding a job that aligns with your skills and passion. Through 1-on-1 sessions, you’ll receive:

Career exploration and skills assessments

Personalized job leads

Ongoing support from a dedicated career navigator, who will stay in contact with you regularly

Training opportunities

We partner with 130+ training providers offering programs in the classroom, online, or through apprenticeships.

To view a list of individual training programs, click here.

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Accounting Training Program (INX Academy)

• 9-month training program
• In-person class time: Tuesdays, 8:30 a.m. — 5:30 p.m.
• Hybrid schedule, Apr. 6–Dec. 24, 2026
• Receive training in accounting principles and financial reporting practices, as well as other accounting-related functions like financial analysis, data interpretation and more.
• Learn more here

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Certified Nursing Assistant (Dalrada Career Institute)

• Two convenient campus locations
• 20-23 day program
• Cohort dates: April 3–May 4 (San Diego Campus), or April 15-May 13 (Chula Vista Campus)
• Learn how to provide basic patient assistance with activity of daily living and prepare for the State of California written and practical examination.
• Learn more here

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Mental Health Technician Certificate (National University)

• 10 hours per week (approx. 100 total hours)
• Cohort dates: March 2-May 4
• Get trained to provide direct patient care services under the supervision of licensed mental health professionals and learn essential skills for behavioral health settings.
• Learn more here

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Professional Certificate in Medical Coding (National University)

• Online training program
• 15 hours per week for 16 weeks (240 total hours)
• Cohort dates: March 2-June 22
• Learn how to perform specialized data entry, classification and record-keeping related to medical diagnoses and more, and gain foundational skills needed to support healthcare providers and systems.
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How to get started

To apply or get more information, contact us:

Email hello@workforce.org

Call (619) 319-WORK (9675)

Visit a career center on Monday through Friday any time from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. to get started

Who Can Apply

Eligibility criteria

To qualify for our training and job search services, you must be:

Age 18+

Resident of San Diego County

Low income or unemployed, or have exhausted unemployment benefits

Your commitment

By participating in any of our trainings, you will:

• Be ready to pursue training or actively job search
• Stay engaged with your career navigator, responding within 3 business days (we will do the same)
• Participate in quarterly follow-ups after training or job placement

Ready to get started? Email us today.

This WIOA Title I – funded program or activity is an equal opportunity employer/program and auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.