Mission

To address the needs of the most vulnerable and underserved populations in San Diego County by promoting self-sufficiency and economic independence through education and employment opportunities.

Vision

Achieve recognized leadership among San Diego nonprofit entities doing similar work, as measured by the achievement of the following goals:

  • All programs exceed annual programmatic or contractual goals;
  • Program services are recognized by funders, colleagues, clients, and the general public as effective, innovative, and fulfilling an urgent unmet need of our clients;
  • Program funding increases by 100%, including an unrestricted fund of 10% of the annual budget, and a permanent endowment that ensures the organization’s stability and longevity.

Core Values

Employees and board members subscribe to the following values:

  • Act with a Heart of Compassion
  • Create Career Pathways
  • Collaborate with the Use of Teamwork
  • Empower Our Community
  • Symbolize Integrity and Sincerity
  • Sustain Growth Through Innovation and Adaptability
  • Inspire a Culture of Inclusion and Diversity
  • Nurture Relationships and Provide Outstanding Service
  • Cultivate an Environment of Accountability and Trust

We are here…

The Access team is unified and committed to advocating for social justice, protecting human rights, and striving toward abolishing structural racism and violence wherever it exists in our community.  We will listen to you, advocate for you, invest in you, and serve you with the care and programs that have been and continue to be the foundation of our mission for more than 50 years.  We are here – let us know how we can help, and contact us

Service Territory

Access provides classroom training at its headquarters in San Diego as well as at satellite offices and San Pasqual Academy.  Client case management and support services are provided in offices and in the local community. 

Access Headquarters

2612 Daniel Avenue

San Diego, CA 92111

M – F:  8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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Providing services virtually or

by appointment.

Metro Region

Metro Career Center

4389 Imperial Avenue

San Diego, CA 92113

M – F:  8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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Accepting walk-ins or

by appointment.

Bank of America Merrill Lynch 
Workforce Development Center

330 Park Blvd, Room #555

San Diego, CA 92101

M – F:  8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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Accepting walk-ins or

by appointment.

Learn4Life Diego Hills
Central High School

4348 54th Street

San Diego, CA 92115

M – F:  8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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Providing services in person

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Learn4Life Innovation High School

2 North Euclid Avenue

National City, CA 91950

M – F:  8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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Providing services in person

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The District SD 
3167 Gallery

3167 Commercial Street

San Diego, CA 92113

M – F:  8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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Providing services in person

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East County

East County Career Center

151 Van Houten Avenue

El Cajon, CA 92020

M – F:  8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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Providing services virtually or

by appointment.

Learn4Life Diego Valley East

511 N. 2nd Street

El Cajon, CA 9202

M – F:  8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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Providing services in person

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Learn4Life Innovation High School

9530 Winter Gardens Blvd.

Lakeside, CA 92040

M – F:  8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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Providing services in person

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North County

North County Coastal Career Center (in Live Well Center)

3708 Ocean Ranch Blvd

Oceanside CA 92056

M – F:  8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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By appointment only,

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North Inland Career Center

649 W. Mission Avenue

Escondido, CA 92025

M – F:  8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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Providing services in person

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Learn4Life Innovation High School

931 E. Vista Way

Vista, CA 92084

M – F:  8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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Providing services in person

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Learn4Life Innovation High School

810 W. Valley Parkway

Escondido, CA 92025

M – F:  8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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Providing services in person 

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Urban Corps of San Diego County

2200 Micro Place

Escondido CA 92029

M – F:  8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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Providing services in person

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California Conservation Corps

1120 Sycamore Avenue

Vista, CA 92081

M – F:  8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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Providing services in person

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South County

South County Career Center

1111 Bay Boulevard

Chula Vista, CA

M – F:  8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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Providing services in person 

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Learn4Life Innovation High School

8073 Broadway

Lemon Grove, CA 91945

M – F:  8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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Providing services in person

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Learn4Life Innovation High School

310 Broadway

Chula Vista, CA 91910

M – F:  8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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Providing services in person

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California Conservation Corps

401 W. 35th St, Ste A,

National City, CA 91950

M – F:  8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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Providing services in person

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San Pasqual Academy

San Pasqual Academy
YES Program

Escondido, CA 92025

M – F:  8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

By appointment only,

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