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.
Providing services virtually or
Metro Region
Metro Career Center
4389 Imperial Avenue
San Diego, CA 92113
M – F: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Accepting walk-ins or
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.
Accepting walk-ins or
Learn4Life Diego Hills
Central High School
4348 54th Street
San Diego, CA 92115
M – F: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Providing services in person
Learn4Life Innovation High School
2 North Euclid Avenue
National City, CA 91950
M – F: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Providing services in person
The District SD
3167 Gallery
3167 Commercial Street
San Diego, CA 92113
M – F: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Providing services in person
East County
East County Career Center
151 Van Houten Avenue
El Cajon, CA 92020
M – F: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Providing services virtually or
Learn4Life Diego Valley East
511 N. 2nd Street
El Cajon, CA 9202
M – F: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Providing services in person
Learn4Life Innovation High School
9530 Winter Gardens Blvd.
Lakeside, CA 92040
M – F: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Providing services in person
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.
By appointment only,
North Inland Career Center
649 W. Mission Avenue
Escondido, CA 92025
M – F: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Providing services in person
Learn4Life Innovation High School
931 E. Vista Way
Vista, CA 92084
M – F: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Providing services in person
Learn4Life Innovation High School
810 W. Valley Parkway
Escondido, CA 92025
M – F: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Providing services in person
Urban Corps of San Diego County
2200 Micro Place
Escondido CA 92029
M – F: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Providing services in person
California Conservation Corps
1120 Sycamore Avenue
Vista, CA 92081
M – F: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Providing services in person
South County
South County Career Center
1111 Bay Boulevard
Chula Vista, CA
M – F: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Providing services in person
Learn4Life Innovation High School
8073 Broadway
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
M – F: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Providing services in person
Learn4Life Innovation High School
310 Broadway
Chula Vista, CA 91910
M – F: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Providing services in person
California Conservation Corps
401 W. 35th St, Ste A,
National City, CA 91950
M – F: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Providing services in person
San Pasqual Academy
San Pasqual Academy
YES Program
Escondido, CA 92025
M – F: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
By appointment only,