Resource Center

Welcome to the Workforce Santa Cruz County Resource Center.  Whether you are looking for a new job, a young adult starting your career and entering the job market, or a Veteran returning to the civilian workforce, or you are looking to start a business, the links below will help provide valuable information.

These links are provided as a service only. Workforce Santa Cruz County makes no representation as to the accuracy of the information posted.

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Labor Market Information

Job Seekers

Stay informed on which industries are projected to grow. The link below will provide you with the data and information necessary to make an informed decision when choosing to start a new career.

Business Owner

If you are a business owner or would like to venture on the entrepreneurial path, labor market information can be an extremely valuable resource. Whether you are a job seeker or a business owner, understanding the local and national labor market information is a must. Start your research today by clicking the links on the right pane of this page.

Online Training

Keep your job skills current by taking online training courses. Workforce Santa Cruz County offers the Alison Online Training Program as a tool for both job seekers and residents who are currently employed to keep their skills current. Alison is a two million-strong, global online learning community, filled with free, high-quality resources to help you develop essential, certified workplace skills.

There are over 500 courses for you to choose from:

  • Business and Enterprise Skills
  • Finance and Economy Skills
  • Languages
  • Digital and IT Skills
  • Personal Development and Soft Skills
  • School Curriculum
  • Diploma Courses

Alison is for anyone taking their first step to a new job, and for everyone taking their next step to a better job. Alison is as individual as you are. Their materials will help you to develop your creativity, confidence and competence for work, and to be as contented and productive as you can be in the world of work. Every course is standards-based and certified.

Register for Online Training

Start your online education today by registering at CalJOBS and selecting online learning resources.

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