Workforce Development Programs

Our workforce development programs provides youth (ages16-24) with the skills needed to succeed in today’s job market. With curriculum designed to match in-demand skills and hands-on  projects that utilize technologies used in the target workplace, participants can learn skills needed for entry level positions in the following specialized workforce tracks. Each program also incorporates mental health and emotional wellness training alongside workplace orientation and soft skills to ensure holistic development.

  • Digital Media

    Fundamentals of Digital Media Marketing

    Building Brand Identity and Audience Alignment

    Content Creation Techniques

    Content Planning and Workflow Management

    Advanced Platform-Specific Strategies

    Professional Community Engagement

    Data Analytics and Performance Reporting

    Campaign Development and Collaboration

    Leveraging AI in Digital Media

    Advanced Tools and Emerging Technologies

  • Sales

    Overview of Sales: Indirect, Direct, Channel

    Industry-Specific Sales Opportunities

    The Sales Funnel and Key Terminology

    Identifying Customer Pain Points

    Sales Technologies and Tools

    Communication and Outreach

    Closing Deals and Negotiation

    Networking and Relationship Building

    Sales Reporting and Analytics

    Relationship Management and Retention

  • Information Technology

    IT Fundamentals: Terminology, Hardware/Software Basics, and Troubleshooting

    Web Development Fundamentals & Programming with JavaScript

    UX Design: User Research, Wireframing, Usability Testing, and Design Principles

SOFT SKILLS TRAINING

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Professional etiquette

Problem-solving in workplace settings

Interviewing skills

Networking skills

Goal setting & career planning

WORKPLACE ORIENTATION

Training takes place twice a week in-person in small group settings at our offices at 1610 R Street, 3rd Floor, Sacramento, CA 95811, for 10 weeks offering youth a professional office environment to foster workplace acclimation. We will also host larger combined gatherings for additional community-building among program participants and engagement with guest speakers.

Additional in-person or virtual individual and group office hours are also available each week with daytime, weeknight and weekend sessions available.  We also have regular workspace hours available for youth to come in to study and work on projects independently at our office.


MENTAL HEALTH AND EMOTIONAL WELLNESS TRAINING

Our program prioritizes teaching mental health and emotional wellness as a core part of youth development. This training focuses on:

1. Increasing Mental Health Literacy

  • Enhancing knowledge and understanding of how to develop and maintain positive mental health.

  • Implementing peer modeling programs to normalize and encourage help-seeking.

  • Teaching skills to overcome systemic barriers to accessing mental health resources.

2. Enhancing Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Learning (SEBL)

  • Developing skills in self-management, responsible decision-making, relationship-building, and social/self-awareness.

  • Promoting connectedness to peers, adults, and the broader community.

3. Providing Cognitive Behavioral Interventions (CBI)

  • Equipping youth with techniques for emotional regulation, anxiety management, and effective problem-solving.

  • Using culturally adaptive approaches tailored to the needs of young people and their families.

This holistic focus on mental health and emotional wellness ensures participants are equipped to navigate personal challenges while thriving in professional environments.