Workforce

Education is essential to San Joaquin County's formula for smart growth. Through innovative academic and workforce training programs, residents of all ages have the opportunity to develop critical skills for a successful future. A skilled and educated workforce, in turn, leads to job growth, community development, and economic sustainability. In San Joaquin County, political leaders, educators and enterprise are focused on the direct relationship between education and full participation in a competitive global economy.

San Joaquin County offers public and private schools for students pursuing specialized training and higher education. San Joaquin Delta College offers technical certificate and associate degree programs at its main campus in Stockton and college centers in Manteca and Mountain House. California State University, Stanislaus - Stockton Center offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs, as well as credential programs. The Stockton satellite campus tailors many of its programs to working adults. University of the Pacific (UOP) is a private university in Stockton that gainfully prepares students to enter the workforce upon graduation. UOP offers more than 80 undergraduate majors and 18 graduate programs. UOP is highly recognized for its competitive programs in engineering, computer science, and health sciences.

San Joaquin County has made a considerable investment in public and private job training programs. Recruitment, screening, assessment, and training assistance and funds are available through a number of agencies and programs to meet the needs of diverse employers. The network of human resources support in the County includes the Employment Training Panel, San Joaquin CountyWorkNET, Employment Development Department, Regional Occupation Program, and calWORKS.