AGENCY
Workforce Development Division
We train and connect San Franciscans to sustainable jobs with career growth opportunities and promote prosperity for all residents, including the unemployed, underemployed, and hard-to-employ residents.
AGENCY
Workforce Development Division
We train and connect San Franciscans to sustainable jobs with career growth opportunities and promote prosperity for all residents, including the unemployed, underemployed, and hard-to-employ residents.
Find job training and support by industry
Learn about zero-cost job training programs and career services for San Francisco's key industries.Learn moreJob and career services
The City offers a full range of job and career services to San Francisco residents. Start here to get help.
Find workers and local talent
Get no-cost recruitment services, access thousands of qualified local workers, and promote job openings to over 120 workforce organizations.
Help for workers who are at risk
Medical, food, and financial programs for workers who are sick, vulnerable, or worried about missing work due to health issues.
Services
For workers and job seekers
Get job and career services
The City offers a full range of job and career services to San Francisco residents through job centers, training programs, and an online jobs portal.
Find job training and support by industry
Learn about zero-cost job training programs and career services for San Francisco's key industries.
Find a job center for youth and young adults
Get zero-cost services from our job centers designed for youth and young adults who are between the ages 16 to 24.
Get help finding construction work
Construction workers can get career support and help finding open positions in construction.
Sign up for no-cost training
Apply to train for a career in construction
CityBuild provides industry-recognized training for construction and construction administration to San Francisco residents.
Apply to train for a career in healthcare
OEWD's HealthCare Academy prepares you for a career in healthcare at no cost. Open to both beginners and experienced healthcare workers.
Apply to train for a career in hospitality
OEWD's Hospitality Initiative prepares you for a career in hospitality at no cost. Open to both beginners and experienced hospitality workers.
Apply to train for a career in technology
OEWD's TechSF program prepares you for a career in technology by offering training programs at no cost to participants.
Apply to train for a career in transportation
Get trained and qualified for a DMV Class B Permit to begin a career in transportation with the CityDrive program. Services are offered at no cost, including free access to services and job referrals.
For employers
Get help recruiting employees
Save time and money finding quality workers for your business with personalized, zero-cost recruitment services.
Find new tech talent for your business
TechSF serves businesses in all sectors with unique opportunities to engage our tech talent pool
Comply with the First Source Hiring Program
Learn about program requirements and how to hire talent for an entry-level job opening.
Get help for your business before a layoff
Find out what help is available to you and your employees if your business is facing layoffs or closing.
Emergency Ride Home Program
If you work in the City, you’re eligible for a free taxi ride home in case of emergency through San Francisco's Emergency Ride Home Program.Learn moreResources
For existing grantees
Workforce collateral
Downloadable templates and guides for OEWD workforce grantees and training providers
OEWD program monitoring
Info and technical support for providers to understand fiscal and compliance requirements for OEWD-funded programs.
Workforce directives
The Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD) is responsible for disseminating policy guidance to the workforce development community. The process of developing policy includes an opportunity for the workforce community to review and comment on draft directives.
Reports
Local Hire for Construction
Read info and reports about the Local Hiring Policy for Construction in San Francisco.
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Strategic Plans
The Office of Economic and Workforce Development’s (OEWD) workforce development strategic plans
Citywide Workforce Development Plan
The Committee on City Workforce Alignment’s FY 2024-29 Plan to improve the City's workforce development system
About
The Workforce Development Division supports workers by:
- Designing programs and promoting services that respond to the needs of job seekers
- Coordinating, refining and maintaining city-wide strategies and policies to maximize hiring opportunities for all San Franciscans
- Engaging all stakeholders such as employers, educational institutions, and service providers to train residents in the skills needed to find and retain jobs today and tomorrow
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Meet the team
Iowayna PeñaDirector of Workforce Development
Ren Floyd-RodriguezActing Deputy Director of Workforce Development
Chad HoustonDirector of Workforce Strategy
Ken NimDirector of CityBuild
Contact information
Phone
San Francisco Worker Hotline415-701-4817
Available in multiple languages: Chinese, English, Spanish, Tagalog, and Vietnamese.
(Monday to Friday 8 AM to 5 PM)