San Diego Workforce Partnership
Connects job seekers to career centers, training programs, and employment opportunities across San Diego County.
Employment — San Diego County, California
Employment & Job Training
This page connects individuals, families, veterans, and justice-impacted community members with job training, employment opportunities, career pathways, and workforce support services throughout San Diego County.
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Homeboy Industries — Reentry Employment Support
Provides job readiness training, paid transitional employment, and long-term career pathways for justice-impacted individuals.
Countywide Employment & Career Centers
San Diego Workforce Partnership
Career centers, job placement, paid training programs, youth employment, and employer connections across San Diego County.
Career Centers of San Diego
Walk-in and appointment-based job search assistance, resume help, interview prep, and training referrals.
Job Training & Skill Development
San Diego College of Continuing Education
Free job training, certificate programs, ESL, digital literacy, and career education for adults.
- Phone(619) 388-4956
- Onlinesdcce.edu (opens in a new tab)
Southwestern College — Career & Workforce Development
Industry-recognized certifications, apprenticeships, and workforce training programs.
Reentry & Justice-Impacted Employment Support
Homeboy Industries
Job readiness training, paid transitional employment, mental health support, and long-term career pathways for justice-impacted individuals.
Second Chance San Diego
Employment assistance, record-clearing support, job placement, and reentry services.
Veteran Employment Services
Employment Development Department (EDD) — Veterans Services
Veteran employment representatives, priority job placement, and career counseling.
Hire Heroes USA
Free job search assistance, resume writing, interview coaching, and employer connections for veterans and military spouses.
Youth & Young Adult Employment
San Diego Youth Services
Job readiness training, paid work experience, and career support for youth and young adults.
Urban Corps of San Diego County
Paid job training and education for young adults ages 18–25.
Many training programs have eligibility requirements based on age, income, veteran status, or justice-involvement. Calling 2-1-1 San Diego or visiting Career Centers of San Diego is often the fastest way to identify programs that match your goals and eligibility.
Still not sure where to start?
Call 2-1-1 San Diego. It is free and confidential.
Navigators there work through housing, food, healthcare, legal aid, employment, and veteran services with you. If you are in crisis, dial 988 for immediate mental health support, 24/7.
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