About Us:
ACCESS Inc. 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.
Our Mission:
To provide access to education, workforce training and support services that empowers at-risk youth and young adults-in-transition to achieve self-sufficiency and economic dependency.
Our History:
Access was 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.
Our Standards of Service:
- Standard 1: Attitude is everything; we try to create a good lasting impression
- Standard 2: Thank somebody; we reward and recognize each other
- Standard 3: Make words work; talk, listen, and learn
- Standard 4: All for one, one for all; we practice teamwork
- Standard 5: Make it better!
- Standard 6: Think safe; be safe; practice safety at work
- Standard 7: Appearance speaks; we show respect by good appearance
- Standard 8: Keep in touch! We keep our clients informed
- Standard 9: It’s a private matter; we practice confidentiality
- Standard 10: Vive La Difference! We value diversity
Governance:
Access is governed by a Board of Directors consisting of volunteer members:
- Chairperson, Janet Kaye Vice
- Chairperson, Melanie Delgado
- Secretary-Treasurer, Veronica Jarque
- Director, Cynthia Schubert
Key Leadership: 
- Bob Stewart, Executive Director
- Stan Charkins, Controller
- Nona Spooner, Director of Operations
- Kristi Buckley, Program Director
- Anne Bautista, Program Director
- Yolanda Villa, Immigrant Program Coordinator
- Patti Fox, ILS Program Manager
Certifications and License:
Access is approved by the Bureau for Private Post-Secondary and Vocational Education Department (No. 3710331) as a provider of vocational courses.
Our Locations:
Access Linda Vista
Access San Pasqual
Access Chula Vista
