About
Access History and Mission
Access is a community-based organization founded in 1967 as a non profit corporation in the state of California, and recognized as a 501(c) 3, tax-exempt organization by the Internal Revenue Service. Its mission is to provide access to education, workforce training and support services that empower youth and adults in transition to achieve self-sufficiency and economic independence.
Initially formed to administer community development programs during the War on Poverty of the late sixties, Access helped resettle thousands of refugees from Southeast Asia during the seventies. It was also one of the first non-profit organizations in San Diego County to operate workforce development programs under contracts with the Regional Employment and Training Consortium, the forerunner to the present San Diego Workforce Partnership. Since 1987, Access has been a major youth employment service provider, and since 1990 has worked extensively with current and former foster youth.
Strategic Plan
To view Access’ Strategic Plan,
Certifications and License
Access is licensed by the State of California Department of Corporations (No. 603 7729) as a Finance Lender for the purpose of making start-up loans to micro businesses. (At present no funds are available for loans, however.)
Access is also approved by the Bureau for Private Post secondary and Vocational Education Department (No. 3710331) as a provider of vocational courses.
Governance
Access is governed by a Board of Directors made up of five volunteer members:
- Chairman, Dr. Kenneth Fawson, educational administrator at National University.
- Vice Chairperson, Dr. Cynthia Schubert, educational administrator at National University.
- Secretary-Treasurer, Veronica Jarque, financial adviser.
- Dr. Henry Ingle, senior executive, Knowledge Brokers.
- Janet Kaye, public health nurse.
Non-profit status
Access is approved as a non-profit tax exempt organization. To view our most recent Form 990,