Job Seeker Services
Job Seeker Services
Workforce Development connects job seekers in San Francisco with employment opportunities in growing industries.
Subscribe to Email UpdatesOffice of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD) employs a sector strategy in developing job training programs. OEWD offers training to residents for entry level positions in high growth industries: Construction, Health Care, Hospitality, and Technology. Each sector academy integrates skill development, support services, and job development to prepare and place individuals for a range of jobs within these thriving industries. Each sector academy was developed in partnership with the industry and by using the most currently available labor-market information (LMI).
Job Center (NAPS & SAPS)
Get in-person information about our free training programs! OEWD supports numerous Neighborhood Access Points (NAPs) across the City and County of San Francisco that provide a seamless array of workforce services designed to assist jobseekers with finding employment as quickly as possible. NAPs provide services including career planning, job search assistance, interview preparation, training workshops, unemployment information, access to computers, and supportive services such as childcare and transportation. Providing more extensive services, the Comprehensive Access Point serves as a centralized entry point and resource for all workforce system services. Specialized Access Points offer workforce services for immigrants, veterans, and those with HIV/AIDS, mental health disabilities, hearing and communication challenges, and more.
More InfoFree training programs for job seekers
Construction
Want to join the construction industry? Receive industry training in Pre-Apprenticeship and Construction Administration through CityBuild.
Health Care
If you're considering a career in health care, the HealthCare Academy is for you!
Hospitality
The hospitality industry in San Francisco is growing! Envisioning yourself working at a hotel, restaurant, airport, events and more? Get started with the Hospitality Initiative.
Technology
Interested in technology? Join the innovation economy through our TechSF Program!
Specialized job seeker services for:
People with Disabilities
The Disability Employment Initiative provides education, training, and employment opportunities for adults with disabilities and services to adults who are unemployed, underemployed, and/or receiving Social Security Disability benefits.
Re-Entry
OEWD's Re-Entry Program Navigator provides job search assistance to individuals with a criminal background, bonding information, and information regarding legal and other re-entry related resources.
Veterans
OEWD provides funding for a Neighborhood Access Point providing services specifically for Veterans.
Young Adults
With partnerships across the education and workforce system, OEWD works to effectively re-engage disconnected young adults (aged 16-24) in education and work.
