Programs & Services

The Center for Workforce Development represents an institutional commitment across departments to prepare a highly-skilled workforce for the new economy.

Through the Center for Workforce Development, Skyline College contributes to the regional economy by creating and delivering effective career programs that allow workers to earn college credit while preparing for upwardly mobile careers. Programs include both certificate and degree programs that provide strong links to workplace skills including ESL when needed, and workplace communication. Programs are enriched by a wide array of student services that provide the support needed to ensure success.

Programs are developed in collaboration with employers and industry associations so that curriculum content reflects labor market needs and industry occupational standards. Additional partners include workforce development agencies, social service agencies, and community-based organizations including organized labor.

The Center's programs have included model programs in bioscience and allied health. Additionally, the Center can readily mobilize the extensive instructional offerings of the College to meet industry training needs upon demand.

For more information, please contact the Center for Workforce Development.