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What We Do
We equip job seekers to increase their economic mobility, help businesses grow, rebuild, and thrive equitably, and prepare children and young adults for the world of work. We believe in the power and dignity of work, fight for equity and inclusion and dedicate ourselves to building programs that meet people where they are.
Workforce development is much more than finding the next job. It is helping people connect what they know, love and need with careers that align with each person’s unique talents. Career preparation begins in the classroom and continues throughout life. Life-long learning is essential to keep pace with an ever-changing world.
The Workforce Partnership offers services, custom programs and targeted initiatives that are redefining what workforce development can—and must—be. Everyone deserves the opportunity to succeed and we are committed to making that an aspiration and reality.
Our Work
The San Diego Workforce Partnership creates opportunity through work, supporting job seekers and businesses with a robust suite of resources and services.
The California Workforce Development Board has named us a High Performing Board in recognition of our commitment to excellence in workforce development. We are committed to creating opportunity through work, supporting job seekers and businesses with a robust suite of resources and services. We consistently seek new ways to align with our communities to identify workforce training needs, skill gaps and emerging industries. Our focus on talent pipeline management has enabled us to better understand employer needs and design career pathways that meet the demands of a rapidly evolving economy
For Businesses
Capital for Talent Training Wage subsidies for hiring new employees and upskilling current employees
Layoff Transition Services Support for businesses and employees before, during and after layoffs
Recruitment Promote your jobs, access prescreened candidates and connect with potential applicants via hiring events and employer panels
Manufacturing Graduates Access a diverse and highly skilled manufacturing talent pool
Tech Graduates Certified tech talent, ready to work
WARNs Information on layoff notices and notification requirements
For Job Seekers
Access to Career Pathways for Foster Youth Job placement, paid internships, job readiness training, education and supportive services for current and former foster youth
Apprenticeship Readiness Program Pre-apprenticeship training that prepares you for a registered apprenticeships in a variety of construction and building careers
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
Construction Career Jumpstart Paid training for jobs in energy, construction and utilities
Healthcare Administration Pathways Three-month online accelerated pathway to a career in healthcare administration
Helping Individuals Retain Employment (HIRE) Connects Black young adults with employment and education services
Libraries Partnership Comprehensive job search services available in public spaces at no cost
Peer Support Training Project Fast track your career as a peer support specialist through training, certification, internship and/or job placement
Reentry Works San Diego Career supports and services for justice-involved individuals
San Diego Gateway to College and Career Supports immigrants, refugees, and English language learners with self-sufficiency and empowerment
School Break Externship Short-term internships to gain work experience
SkillCraft Start your career in manufacturing with no-cost training and job placement support
Southeastern San Diego Live Well Program Job training and placement within County Live Well Centers
Substance Use Counselor Training Free training and certification to become a substance use counselor through Sober College School of Addiction Studies
TAY Works! On Track Helping homeless young adults gain employment and access education
Ticket to Work and Self Sufficiency Helping Social Security beneficiaries become financially independent
Training & Job Search Services (WIOA) Career centers are located across San Diego County to help all residents with their employment and training needs
UC San Diego Extended Studies & Google Career Certificates Jumpstart your career in a high-demand, high-growth technology occupation
Pilot Projects
Financing the Future Reimagining education and skills financing
Research
Behavioral Health Report A bold vision to address the behavioral health workforce shortage
Job Quality Guide How to implement job quality principles in the workforce
Opportunity Youth Data to understand and address youth disconnection
Workforce + Childcare Highlights the childcare crisis, work and economic impacts and solutions
Learning
CareerEDGE Free online tool, to help you grow in your career
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
Posters and Printouts Digestible print materials that explore in-demand sectors
Workshops In-person and virtual events and workshops for job seekers
Communication
Articles Program, industry and community news and insights
Equity series Articles exploring all angles of equity, diversity and inclusion
Faces of Workforce Personal stories about the people we serve
Monthly newsletter Sharing impact and inspiration
Press Coverage Extensive media coverage of our efforts
Convenings
Behavioral Health Symposium Addressing the workforce shortage
Economic Roundtable A panel discussion on trends in our national and local economy
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
Aetna Community Purple Heart For our services in the justice-involved community
Cybersecurity Stewardship Award Recognized for our work creating cybersecurity talent pipelines
Elouise Cobell Indigenous Excellence Award Recognized by Tarzana Treatment Centers for our substance use counseling apprenticeship program
High Performing Board Award Recognized by the California Workforce Development Board for our commitment to excellence in workforce development
Kaleidoscope Award Recognized by USD Nonprofit Institute for governance excellence
Electrical Industry Partnership Award Recognized by the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) – San Diego for our Construction Career Jumpstart (CCJ) program
Trendsetter of the Year Recognized by NAMI San Diego for our collaborative work on our behavioral health initiative
WIOA Trailblazer Recognized as most innovative board in the country (out of 550)
Regional / State / National Collaborations
JFF Career Navigation Partnering with national colleagues to improve participant navigation
JFF/NAWB: Workforce Policy Transformation Council Exploring strategies to improve policy and legislation
JP Morgan ‘Advancing Cities Partnering with the San Diego Regional EDC
Past Initiatives
Dental Assistant Program A four-week bootcamp to help launch dental careers
Future of Work Grand Challenge Rapid reskilling with entrepreneurial partners
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