WORK READINESS CERTIFICATE

Bridging the gap between employer needs and employee skills is a challenge San Diego faces in maintaining a strong regional economy. Employers are always looking for skilled applicants, while job seekers often times strive to become more desirable candidates. Until the Work Readiness Certificate, however, no program existed in San Diego to bring these common interests together.

Based on a series of surveys, one-on-one interviews, and strategic focus groups with local business leaders, the San Diego Workforce Partnership developed the Work Readiness Certificate. Local leaders identified 24 skills required for success on the job, including:

• Communication
• Worksite Behavior
• Teamwork
• Academics
• Customer Service

Individuals who receive the Work Readiness Certificate have demonstrated their competency in all 24 of the required skills. This guarantee of skill attainment benefits job seekers, employers, and education and training providers.

Job Seeker Benefits

• Become a more prepared and better-qualified job candidate
• Increase opportunities to earn a higher wage
• Improve skills most desired by employers, such as problem-solving, organizing and planning, and personal interaction with team members

Employer Benefits

• Streamline the hiring process by choosing from a pool of qualified job applicants who possess the Work Readiness Certificate
• Enhance profitability by reducing turnover with a cohesive team of skilled employees
• Build internal morale with a workforce motivated to excel

Educator/Trainer Benefits

• Enhance your organization’s reputation by providing the business community with high quality job applicants
• Contribute more prepared candidates to the region’s workforce
• Provide tailored education and training curriculum that meets the specific needs of businesses

For more information, please contact us at (619) 228-2900.