Through paid training, students who may have traditionally lacked the support networks that make job training and education accessible, whether due to income or lack of access, will now have the support they need to enter a new field thanks to the latest launch of the Construction Career Jumpstart and the Income Share Agreement programs by the San Diego Workforce Partnership.

Our region has seen significant growth in job openings in fields like construction and technology, but rates of qualified workers have not kept up with the demand. The Workforce Partnership organization provides innovative workforce solution funds and offers job training programs for these in demand careers. Now with their latest launch of these programs, they aim to fill the gap by giving students in our region the tools they need, with the support of a $150,000 grant from San Diego Gas & Electric.

$50,000 of the grant will support the Income Share Agreement (ISA) program. A partnership with UC San Diego Extension, the ISA offers 9–15-month certificate programs in high-demand, high-growth sectors, with tuition paid through a fixed percentage of a graduate’s income after securing a career. The other $100,000 will support Construction Career Jumpstart’s program, which offers paid training in energy, construction and utility careers,

The Workforce Partnership are actively recruiting for next cohort. For more information on how to get involved, check out the San Diego Workforce Partnership’s press release here.