What San Joaquin County WorkNet does

San Joaquin County WorkNet is a county-government workforce development program operating under the San Joaquin County Economic Development Association in California. The organization is federally funded through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and functions as a designated American Job Center, providing free employment, training, and career services to job seekers and employers across San Joaquin County. Its service portfolio spans Adult and Dislocated Worker Services, a Youth Program (ages 16-24), Veteran Services, the Field Forward Pathways Program for migrant and seasonal farmworkers, the STEP Program for students with disabilities, Teen WorkNet, Rapid Response layoff/closure coordination, and On-The-Job Training with up to 50% wage reimbursement for employers. It also operates a Revolving Loan Fund that has deployed over $9 million to local businesses in increments of $25,000 to $1 million.

Service delivery combines five physical career centers (Stockton, Lodi, Manteca, Tracy, and San Joaquin Delta College) with online self-service through CalJOBS, virtual orientation videos, and an Individualized Career Services Survey. Underlying technology is built on the state-provided CalJOBS job-matching platform, case management software, and web-based intake/orientation tools — there is no proprietary technology stack and no AI/ML capability. The organization is governed by a 29-member Workforce Development Board including business, labor, education, and community stakeholders, and is integrated with required WIOA partners (EDD, San Joaquin Delta College, SBDC, Veterans Service Office) plus four local Chambers of Commerce, iHub San Joaquin, and Business Team San Joaquin.

The revenue model is government grant-funded under WIOA Title I and partner contributions, with services provided at no cost to end users; there is no pricing model and no disclosed revenue figure. Customer segments are structurally distributed across individual job seekers (Adults, Dislocated Workers, Youth, Veterans, Farmworkers) and a broad base of county employers. Headcount is 51-100 employees and the entity is non-investment-grade from a venture perspective — it is a public program, not a commercial business.

Name

San Joaquin County WorkNet

Legal name

San Joaquin County WorkNet

Website

https://sjcworknet.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

San Joaquin County WorkNet is a WIOA-funded American Job Center that delivers free employment, training, and career services to job seekers and employers across San Joaquin County, California, through five physical career centers and statewide CalJOBS.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Workforce Development Services

NAICS

Employment Services (5613), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Workforce Development Programs (WIOA/One-Stop Career Centers) (EDAAAOAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Employment & Job Readiness Support Services (BPAGAEAJ), Workforce & Job-Seeker Services (Community-Based) (EDAAAFAM), Workforce Readiness, Career Pathways & Youth Employment Nonprofits (BPAGADAF), Economic Development & Business Licensing (Local) (BPAIACAN)

Keywords

• Workforce development services
• Employment training programs
• Job placement assistance
• Veteran employment services
• Business financing loans

Headquarters

HQ city

San Joaquin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Grants (WIOA): Primary funding from the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), providing employment and training services to job seekers and employers in San Joaquin County.
2. Rapid Response Services: Responds to layoffs and plant closures within 48 hours, coordinating services for affected workers and employers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

San Joaquin County WorkNet is a publicly funded American Job Center that provides free employment, training, and career services to job seekers and employers across San Joaquin County, California. It operates five physical career centers (Stockton, Lodi, Manteca, Tracy, and San Joaquin Delta College) and delivers workforce development programs under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), including job matching, skills assessments, career counseling, on-the-job training subsidies, rapid response to layoffs, veteran services, youth programs, and a revolving loan fund for local businesses.

Product overview

San Joaquin County WorkNet is a comprehensive workforce development ecosystem that operates a network of five physical centers (Stockton, Lodi, Manteca, Tracy, and San Joaquin Delta College) offering employment services, training programs, and economic development tools. The portfolio includes job seeker services (Adult & Dislocated Worker Services, Youth Program for ages 16-24, Teen WorkNet, Veteran Services, and Field Forward Pathways for farmworkers), employer-facing solutions (On-The-Job Training with wage reimbursement, Rapid Response for layoffs, Recruitment services), and economic development programs (Revolving Loan Fund, Business Team San Joaquin). All services are coordinated through the Workforce Development Board under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WorkNet Youth Program: Youth employment and training services for young adults aged 16-24
• Field Forward Pathways Program
• Teen WorkNet
• STEP Program

Products and services

• Adult & Dislocated Worker Services Employment and job training services for adults and dislocated workers, including WorkNet Orientation, career assessments, job search assistance, and access to online training resources through a network of five physical centers.
• WorkNet Youth Program (16-24 Years) Career exploration, job readiness workshops, education and training guidance, job seeking services, and paid work experience for youth and young adults aged 16 to 24 who encounter barriers to employment.
• Field Forward Pathways Program Job training, career coaching, and essential support services for migrant and seasonal farmworkers and their dependents, available at Stockton, Lodi, Manteca, and Tracy centers.
• STEP Program (Summer Training & Employment Program for Students) Summer employment and training program for students aged 16-21 with disabilities, providing 300 hours of paid work experience, career exploration, and job readiness skills.
• Veteran Services Priority employment services for veterans including job postings, priority placement, job leads, career counseling, work-readiness workshops, and job development with employers.
• Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Business financing program offering loans ranging from $25,000 to $1 million for startups, expansions, and business retention, with fixed rates and flexible 5-15 year terms for businesses creating or retaining jobs in San Joaquin County.
• Rapid Response 48-hour response service for employers facing layoffs or closures, providing business analysis, coordination with EDD, job postings, labor market information, and connection to community resources for affected workers.
• On-The-Job Training (OJT) Wage reimbursement program (up to 50%) for employers hiring and training employees through CalWorks or WorkNet, including pre-screening and referral of qualified applicants.
• Career Tools Resume and cover letter creation assistance including sample templates (Admin Assistant, Warehouse), fill-in-the-blank templates, and career coaching support.
• Workshop Services Self-paced workshops covering WorkNet Orientation, Onboarding, Interactive Interview skills, and resume writing, with optional in-person sessions at Stockton, Manteca, Tracy, and Lodi centers.
• Business Team San Joaquin Public-private partnership providing business planning, loan packaging, export/import assistance, government procurement support, and employee training/hiring programs for local businesses.
• Labor Market Information Statistics and labor market data resources including California Labor Market Information, employment trends, industry staffing patterns, and wage information for San Joaquin County.
• Teen WorkNet Employment services for teenagers including resume writing, cover letters, interview preparation, job keeping skills, and GED information, with separate pathways for private sector summer jobs.

Quantifiable outcome

• On-the-Job Training wage reimbursement up to 50% of new employee wages during training period

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• San Joaquin County Economic Development AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorks in cooperation with the Employment and Economic Development Department, Chambers of Commerce and local governments as a 'One-Stop' business resource. Mission to encourage and assist business development in San Joaquin County.
• San Joaquin Small Business Development Center (SBDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with San Joaquin Delta College SBDC to provide business development services, training, and the Stockton Business Resource Guide.
• Employment Development Department (EDD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordinates with EDD for unemployment insurance, job search assistance, labor market information, and Rapid Response services for layoffs and closures.
• San Joaquin Delta CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosts WorkNet Center at Delta College campus, provides GED testing, veterans resources, and educational pathway coordination.
• PrologisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing free online training through Prologis Learning Academy to prepare job seekers for warehousing, distribution and logistics careers.
• Workforce Development Board (WDB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSan Joaquin County Workforce Development Board provides governance and oversight, with 29 voting members including 15 business representatives, 14 partners, and various community stakeholders.
• Greater Stockton Chamber of CommerceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal chamber partnership for business advocacy and economic development services.
• Lodi Chamber of CommerceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal chamber partnership for business advocacy in Lodi area.
• Manteca Chamber of CommerceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal chamber partnership for business advocacy in Manteca area.
• Tracy Chamber of CommerceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal chamber partnership for business advocacy in Tracy area.
• Business Team San Joaquin (BTSJ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic/private partnership between Economic Development Association, Chambers of Commerce, and City Economic Development representatives to foster business growth and job creation/retention.
• San Joaquin PartnershipminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFocuses on business attraction, retention, and expansion throughout San Joaquin County and its cities.
• iHub San JoaquinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovation hub part of California's network, linking technology leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, and educational institutions through programs and services.
• Community Partnership for Families (Lodi)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHousing partner hosting Lodi WorkNet Center location for workforce services.
• Manteca Adult SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner hosting Manteca WorkNet Center and providing GED testing services.
• San Joaquin County Veteran Service OfficeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides veteran employment services and priority job referrals for veterans and eligible spouses.
• Community Connections Veterans ServiceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVeteran services partner providing additional resources for veteran job seekers.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Maximus (Workforce Services Division): Government services contractor operating WIOA, SNAP E&T, and TANF workforce programs for state and local agencies — directly comparable in operating model and funding mix to WorkNet at national scale.
• California Employment Development Department (EDD): State agency that administers unemployment insurance, labor market information, and oversees WIOA workforce services in California — directly comparable function as WorkNet's coordinator for UI, Rapid Response, and CalJOBS.

Emerging players

• Per Scholas: Nonprofit providing tuition-free IT and tech training for adults from low-income communities with employer-driven curricula — partial overlap with WorkNet's employer training mission but focused specifically on tech.

Direct peers

• Year Up: Workforce training nonprofit serving young adults (18-24) with technology and professional skills training, paid internships, and employer partnerships — directly overlaps with WorkNet's Youth Program and employer engagement model.
• Goodwill Industries International: Nonprofit operator of WIOA-funded workforce programs, career centers, and reentry services across hundreds of U.S. locations — directly comparable mission, funding model, and population segments including veterans, youth, and people with disabilities.
• America Works Network: National workforce development provider delivering job placement, career coaching, and training to public-benefit recipients and dislocated workers under WIOA and TANF contracts — operates the same One-Stop Career Center model as WorkNet at larger scale.
• Jewish Vocational Service (JVS): Nonprofit providing job training, placement, and career services to disadvantaged populations including refugees, immigrants, and people with disabilities — directly comparable service mix to WorkNet's adult, youth, and farmworker programs.
• America's Job Center of California (AJCC) network: Statewide network of WIOA Title I-funded One-Stop Career Centers; WorkNet is one of ~200 AJCC operators in California — sister agencies that share the same funding stream, program model, and CalJOBS platform.
• The WorkPlace (National WorkGroup): Workforce development intermediary managing public-private job training programs, employer partnerships, and sector-based career pathways — comparable model to WorkNet especially around industry-aligned training.

Regional players

• San Francisco Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD): City agency operating San Francisco's workforce development system, including multiple city-funded career centers — same public-sector workforce development role as WorkNet but serving a different California region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/sjcworknet
• Facebookfacebook.com/SJCWN

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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