What South Bay Workforce Investment Board does

South Bay Workforce Investment Board (SBWIB) is a federally designated Local Workforce Development Board established under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), serving 11 cities in the South Bay region of Los Angeles County — Carson, El Segundo, Gardena, Hawthorne, Hermosa Beach, Inglewood, Lawndale, Lomita, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, and Torrance. The organization operates South Bay One-Stop (AJCC) Business & Career Centers in Inglewood, Carson, Torrance, Gardena, and Hawthorne, delivering no-cost employment services to job seekers (adults, youth, veterans, opportunity youth, and homeless individuals) and business services to employers covering recruitment, hiring, and On-the-Job Training with wage reimbursement.

SBWIB's product portfolio is organized around sector-specific 'Flex' programs — Aero-Flex (aerospace), Bio-Flex (bioscience), Health-Flex (healthcare), Space-Flex (space industry), and AME-Flex (arts, media & entertainment) — delivered as pre-apprenticeship and registered apprenticeship pipelines with major employers including Northrop Grumman, Bachem, Lockheed Martin, SoFi Stadium, Turner Construction, Chevron, and the L.A. Rams. Supporting programs include YouthBuild, COYA (California Opportunity Youth Apprenticeship), SCAN (Southern California Apprenticeship Network), SERV for venue/event staffing, CUPP for construction, Rapid Response for layoffs, plus the I-TRAIN education directory and a Blockchain Initiative delivered with CSU Dominguez Hills. The organization co-developed the South Bay Regional Broadband Fiber Optic Master Plan with SBCCOG and Magellan Advisors across 15 cities, receiving a 2021 national innovation award.

The business model is public-sector: funding flows from WIOA Title 1 federal allocations, state and local government grants, and competitive federal awards (notably a $5.82M Apprenticeship Building America grant in 2023), with services delivered at no cost to job seekers and employers. Executive leadership is headed by Jan Vogel. SBWIB also maintains an affiliated private nonprofit arm (SBWIB Inc.) referenced on the website. Revenue, headcount within the 101-250 band, and overall budget are not publicly disclosed.

Name

South Bay Workforce Investment Board

Legal name

South Bay Workforce Investment Board

Website

https://sbwib.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

South Bay Workforce Investment Board is a federally designated Local Workforce Development Board under WIOA that provides no-cost employment, training, and apprenticeship services to job seekers and employers across 11 cities in the South Bay region of Los Angeles County, delivered through sector-based Flex programs and One-Stop Career Centers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Workforce Development Services

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Apprenticeships, Pre-Apprenticeships & Work-Based Learning (EDAAAOAC)

Keywords

• Workforce development services
• Employment training programs
• Apprenticeship programs
• Career pathway services
• Job placement assistance

Headquarters

HQ city

Hawthorne

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Funding (WIOA): Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title 1 federally funded programs. Also receives state and local government funding for workforce development initiatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

South Bay Workforce Investment Board (SBWIB) is a publicly funded workforce development organization that provides no-cost employment, training, and career services to job seekers and businesses across 11 cities in the South Bay region of Los Angeles County. Its core offerings are delivered through South Bay One-Stop Business & Career Centers (AJCC), featuring sector-based apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs in aerospace, bioscience, healthcare, space, and arts/media/entertainment. The organization also delivers youth programs, veteran transition services, rapid response layoff aversion support, and employer recruitment/hiring assistance, all funded through WIOA Title 1 federal funds and government grants.

Product overview

South Bay Workforce Investment Board operates a comprehensive workforce development ecosystem with the South Bay One-Stop (AJCC) Business & Career Centers as the core service delivery mechanism. The portfolio includes sector-specific programs (Aero-Flex, Bio-Flex, Health-Flex, Space-Flex, AME-Flex), youth-focused initiatives (YouthBuild, Youth Services, COYA, South Bay Promise), apprenticeship networks (SCAN), and specialized employment programs (SERV, CUPP, Rapid Response). Supporting infrastructure includes I-TRAIN education directory, Resume Portal, and the Broadband Fiber Optic Master Plan for regional economic development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Aero-Flex: Employer-centric earn and learn model for aerospace engineering workforce development allowing employers to scale nationwide
• Bio-Flex
• Health-Flex
• Space-Flex
• AME-Flex
• COYA
• SCAN
• I-TRAIN
• YouthBuild
• South Bay Youth Services
• South Bay Promise
• South Bay Jobs
• South Bay Fiber Network

Products and services

• South Bay One-Stop (AJCC) One-Stop Business & Career Centers providing no-cost employment services for adults and youth seeking jobs and career education, including business services for recruitment, hiring, and training. Operates physical locations in Inglewood, Carson, Torrance, and Gardena.
• I-TRAIN An education directory with schools vetted by SBWIB offering pre-approved certificate programs available to students seeking workforce training and certifications.
• Aero-Flex An innovative employer-centric 'earn and learn' model for aerospace engineering workforce development that allows employers to scale workforce development nationwide by applying the framework wherever the company does business.
• Bio-Flex An employer-directed career development tool for the bioscience industry used to attract new talent, including pre-apprenticeship and registered apprenticeship programs. Includes pre-apprenticeship training in partnership with El Camino College and CSU Dominguez Hills.
• Health-Flex A High Road Training Partnership that strengthens Los Angeles County's healthcare talent pipeline by preparing underserved job seekers for high-demand, career-path roles in healthcare.
• Space-Flex An employer-centric workforce pipeline development program for the space sector, supporting apprenticeship programs and workforce needs for aerospace and space-related industries.
• AME-Flex Arts Media & Entertainment pre-apprenticeship and registered apprenticeship program providing equitable and innovative training opportunities in the arts, media, and entertainment sectors.
• COYA (California Opportunity Youth Apprenticeship) Youth apprenticeship program for ages 16-24 focused on five sectors: Bioscience, Manufacturing, I.T., Arts Media & Entertainment, and Healthcare.
• SCAN (Southern California Apprenticeship Network) A network of businesses, educators, workforce agencies, CBOs, and labor organizations that gather to grow apprenticeship programs throughout Southern California.
• YouthBuild An alternative education program for young adults ages 16-24 providing second chances to fulfill high school diploma credits while rebuilding lives and community through construction and other skills training.
• Youth Services Programs serving youth in-school and out-of-school, ages 14-24, with various workforce development opportunities including mentorship and career exploration.
• Blueprint Career pathway program providing workforce development planning and support services for job seekers.
• SERV (Security Entertainment Retail Vocational Program) Program supplying qualified employment candidates to SoFi Stadium and entertainment venues, providing support services and training for event and game day workers in security, entertainment, and retail roles.
• CUPP (Construction Utilities Pathway Program) Construction industry workforce pipeline program providing support services, training, and employment access for mega projects in the South Bay area, including the SoFi Stadium construction project.
• Rapid Response Services provided to businesses and workers facing layoffs or plant closures, offering transition assistance and reemployment support to avert layoffs and help affected workers find new employment.
• Resume Portal Online portal for individuals to upload resumes and connect with workforce development opportunities and employers in the South Bay region.
• SBWIB Veteran Services Workforce services for veterans, eligible spouses, and their children, including the Enhanced Workforce Transition Assistance program for military personnel transitioning to civilian employment developed in partnership with Los Angeles Air Force Base.
• South Bay Regional Broadband Fiber Optic Master Plan A broadband infrastructure planning initiative partnering with South Bay Cities Council of Governments to support job creation, business retention, and layoff aversion across 15 South Bay cities.
• Blockchain Foundations Training Blockchain technology workforce training program developed in partnership with CSU Dominguez Hills South Bay Economics Institute to prepare job seekers for blockchain-related careers.
• South Bay Promise Program assisting high school students with making a smooth transition into college through career guidance and college preparation services.

Named customers9 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Space Workforce CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 March 2023National Community of Practice created to address current and future workforce needs of the space sector. SBWIB is a proud member of this national coalition.
• South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership on regional broadband fiber optic infrastructure planning. SBWIB and SBCCOG completed a comprehensive Fiber-Optic Master Plan for 15 South Bay cities to support job creation, business retention, and economic development.
• Magellan AdvisorsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLeading consultant for broadband infrastructure planning engaged to prepare the South Bay Regional Broadband Fiber Optic Master Plan.
• Los Angeles Air Force BasecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnhanced Workforce Transition Assistance program - first of its kind in the nation providing transition services to separating military personnel and their spouses, going beyond standard base services.
• El Camino CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner in Bio-Flex program providing pre-apprenticeship training for bioscience careers. Also partnered on machining and electromagnetic technician programs.
• CSU Dominguez HillscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Bio-Flex program and Blockchain Foundations course development. Also collaborated on Space-Flex initiative with South Bay Economics Institute.
• Bachem AmericascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBio-Flex advisory board chair and apprenticeship program participant. Has taken on apprentices through the Bio-Flex program and assisted with grant support letters.
• L.A. Rams (E. Stanley Kroenke)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor employer partnership for SoFi Stadium workforce pipeline through SERV program. Construction involved commitment to 30% local hire and 15% Inglewood resident apprenticeship goal.
• ChevronminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor of SBWIB's 30th Annual Awards Ceremony.
• Northrop GrummancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor aerospace employer partner utilizing Aero-Flex and WIOA funding for apprenticeship programs. Supports job fairs and military personnel transitions.
• ApprenticareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Southern California Apprenticeship Network (SCAN) providing apprenticeship resources and funding opportunities.
• Lockheed MartinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerApprenticeship partner providing career opportunities through SCAN network.
• AccentureminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerApprenticeship partner providing career opportunities through SCAN network.
• Los Angeles County Workforce Development, Aging, and Community Services (WDACS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty partner in Bio-Flex program development and workforce initiatives. Collaborates on regional workforce planning.
• SoFi StadiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor employer with Security Entertainment Retail Vocational Program (SERV) providing thousands of job opportunities for local residents at the unprecedented sports and entertainment venue.
• Hollywood Park CasinominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for food service, hospitality, and customer service recruitment. Expanded workforce through partnership campaign.
• Workforce Partners (various employers)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExtensive network of employers utilizing One-Stop services for recruitment, hiring, and training including: Servicon, Morf3D, LISI Aerospace, Marvin Engineering, and many others listed in business success stories.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• EmployIndy: Local Workforce Development Board serving Marion County/Indianapolis with sector-based career pathway programs and employer-driven apprenticeship models. Operates under the same WIOA framework as SBWIB with similar industry-partnership and One-Stop service architecture.
• Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership: Regional WIOA workforce investment board serving Chicago/Cook County with industry-sector partnerships, apprenticeship programs, and One-Stop centers. Comparable scale and structure to SBWIB but operating in a different metro economy.
• San Diego Workforce Partnership: Designated Local Workforce Development Board serving the San Diego region under WIOA, operating One-Stop career centers and sector-based industry partnerships. Closely comparable to SBWIB in service-delivery model, employer engagement approach, and apprenticeship development.
• Los Angeles County Workforce Development, Aging, and Community Services (WDACS): County-level WIOA workforce development administrator that is already an SBWIB partner on the Bio-Flex program and co-funds regional workforce planning. Operates the same WIOA Title 1 framework but at county scale, making it the closest structural peer for program design and funding mechanics.

Emerging players

• Per Scholas: National workforce training nonprofit focused on IT and technology skills for underserved populations. Comparable to SBWIB's Blockchain and tech-sector workforce initiatives but operating as a specialized training provider rather than a regional board.
• Year Up: National workforce development nonprofit providing skills training and career pathway programs for young adults ages 18-24 — directly overlapping SBWIB's YouthBuild and COYA youth programs. Operates as a complementary talent provider rather than a regional competitor.
• Apprenti: Registered apprenticeship program specializing in IT and tech occupations, directly comparable to SBWIB's apprenticeship registration innovation. Both focus on expanding non-traditional apprenticeship pathways but Apprenti is tech-vertical specific.

Others

• National Skills Coalition: National policy advocacy organization promoting skills training and workforce development funding — directly relevant to SBWIB's federal funding interests and sector partnership advocacy. Acts as an enabling policy partner rather than direct operator.
• Jobs for the Future: National nonprofit focused on workforce development policy, research, and innovation. Closely aligned with SBWIB's sector-based and apprenticeship-focused approach as a thought-leadership and grant-making organization in the same ecosystem.

Broad incumbents

• California Workforce Development Board: State-level WIOA policy and oversight body that sets the framework under which SBWIB and all other California Local Workforce Development Boards operate. Provides policy guidance, High Road Training Partnership coordination, and statewide funding that flows down to SBWIB.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/southbaywib
• Pinterestpinterest.com/SouthBayWIB

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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