One Stop Career Center

What One Stop Career Center does

One Stop Career Center of Puerto Rico, Inc., founded in 2000 and headquartered in San Juan, is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that delivers free workforce development, housing, legal, and community resilience services to vulnerable populations across Puerto Rico. The organization serves adults with criminal records seeking reentry, military veterans needing legal assistance, youth aged 18-35 pursuing technical careers, housing-insecure families, and adults 50+ requiring legal services. With 11-50 employees operating across three physical offices in San Juan, Arecibo (since 2012), and Humacao, One Stop reaches participants across 31 municipalities and has built a 25-year operating track record.

The organization runs a coordinated portfolio of programs anchored by the Avanzando 2 Good Jobs (A2GJ) workforce development initiative, which channels participants into sectoral training for construction trades (masonry, carpentry, electrical, plumbing) and aerospace/aviation mechanics through a partnership with the Universidad de Puerto Rico en Aguadilla and its Instituto de Aeronáutica y Aeroespacial. The aviation mechanics pre-apprenticeship program reports an 83% sector employment rate among graduates with major employer handoffs to Gulfstream Aerospace and Lufthansa Technik. Adjacent offerings include the Programa Vivienda Joven (young housing), a mortgage prevention program, a HUD-certified housing counseling agency, financial literacy workshops, a bankruptcy counseling program, and pro bono legal services spanning foreclosure defense, family law, opioid legal support, and veteran legal aid. The organization also operates community resilience programs (MAPS disaster mitigation policies) and a Safe Room in Guánica.

One Stop's business model is grant-subsidized service delivery. Revenue derives primarily from federal sources, notably the $11.4 million Department of Commerce Good Jobs Challenge grant (awarded to UnidosUS and channeled to One Stop for implementation), U.S. Department of Labor funding, the DDEC Labor Development Program, foundation support including a $500,000 Citi Foundation grant in October 2025 and the Fondo de Acceso a la Justicia, and individual donations via ActBlue. All programs are provided free of cost to participants, with eligibility determined by income, background, and program-specific requirements. The organization's GTM is community-led and event-driven, supported by a monthly newsletter (Construyendo Futuro), a podcast (One Stop el Podcast), earned media coverage in Puerto Rico outlets, and sectoral committee engagement that brings together employers, academia, and government.

Name

One Stop Career Center

Legal name

One Stop Career Center of Puerto Rico, Inc.

Website

https://onestopcareerpr.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

One Stop Career Center of Puerto Rico is a private nonprofit founded in 2000 that delivers free workforce development, housing, legal, and community resilience services to ex-offenders, veterans, youth, and low-income families across the island.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Workforce Development Social Services

NAICS

Employment Placement Agencies (561311), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Job Placement, Matching & Career Navigation Services (EDAAAOAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Workforce Support Services & Case Management (Coaching, Wraparound) (EDAAAOAK), Career Transition, Re-entry & Employability Support (Mid-career, Returnships) (EDAAAKAN), Workforce Readiness, Career Pathways & Youth Employment Nonprofits (BPAGADAF), Workforce & Career Transition Noncredit Programs (EDAAAEAC), Career Services & Career Readiness (EDALABAB)

Keywords

• Workforce development services
• Affordable housing counseling
• Pro bono legal services
• Community reentry programs
• Nonprofit social services

Headquarters

HQ city

San Juan

HQ country

Puerto Rico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Federal and State Grants: Primary funding from government grants including Department of Commerce Good Jobs Challenge grant ($11.4 million awarded to UnidosUS), Department of Labor funding, and various state/federal programs. Services provided free to participants.
2. Donations and Philanthropic Funding: Financial support from foundations including Fondo de Acceso a la Justicia for legal services. Investment of $148,000 mentioned for aviation mechanics program support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

One Stop Career Center is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers free workforce development, housing counseling, legal aid, and community resilience programs to underserved populations across Puerto Rico. Its flagship offering, the Avanzando 2 Good Jobs (A2GJ) program funded by an $11.4M U.S. Department of Commerce Good Jobs Challenge grant, provides sectoral job training and placement in construction and aerospace alongside complementary services such as HUD-certified housing counseling, free legal representation, financial literacy workshops, and the Aviation Mechanics Pre-Apprenticeship program.

Product overview

One Stop Career Center operates as a multi-service nonprofit organization providing a coordinated portfolio of programs focused on workforce development, housing assistance, legal services, and community resilience. The core program is the Avanzando 2 Good Jobs (A2GJ) workforce development initiative, which encompasses sectoral training programs in construction trades and aerospace/aviation mechanics. Supporting services include housing programs (young housing, mortgage prevention, housing counseling), financial education workshops, legal services (bankruptcy counseling, housing protection, family law, veteran legal services), and community programs (disaster mitigation MAPS, Safe Room). The organization also communicates through a podcast series and monthly newsletter. The service model integrates employment training with housing support, legal assistance, and financial education to address the multiple barriers faced by vulnerable populations including ex-offenders, at-risk youth, veterans, and low-income families.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Avanzando 2 Good Jobs: A workforce development program focused on employment, job training, and skill development for youth and adults in Puerto Rico, with emphasis on construction and aerospace industries.

Products and services

• Programa Avanzando 2 Good Jobs (A2GJ) Workforce development program providing employment training, job placement, and sectoral partnerships in construction and aerospace for vulnerable populations including ex-offenders, at-risk youth, and underserved adults in Puerto Rico.
• Programa Vivienda Joven Housing program designed to help young adults access affordable housing and achieve homeownership.
• Programa de Prevención Hipotecaria Mortgage prevention program providing counseling and legal assistance to help homeowners avoid foreclosure and manage mortgage difficulties.
• Agencia de Asesoría de Vivienda HUD-certified housing counseling agency providing financial education, budgeting, and homeownership guidance to prospective buyers and current homeowners.
• Programa de Preaprendizaje en Mecánica de Aviación Aviation mechanics pre-apprenticeship training program delivered with UPR Aguadilla and IAAPR, preparing participants for careers in the aerospace sector.
• Talleres de Capacitación Financiera Financial literacy and education workshops teaching budgeting, credit management, and personal finance skills to program participants.
• Servicios Legales Comprehensive legal services covering housing protection, child support and family law cases, opioid legal support, and pro bono legal assistance for vulnerable populations including seniors and ex-offenders.
• Programa de Quiebras Bankruptcy counseling program providing budget and credit counseling, financial management education, and certificate issuance required for bankruptcy filings.
• Programa de Construcción Construction trades training program providing certifications in masonry, carpentry, gypsum board, electrical work, and plumbing, preparing participants for employment in the construction industry.
• Programa de Servicios Legales para Veteranos Dedicated legal services program providing free legal assistance to military veterans dealing with various legal matters.
• MAPS - Políticas de Mitigación Community resilience and disaster mitigation planning program helping Puerto Rico communities prepare for and respond to natural disasters and emergencies.
• Safe Room Guánica Community emergency shelter facility in Guánica providing safe refuge during natural disasters and emergencies.

Quantifiable outcome

• 83% of aviation mechanics program graduates are employed in the aerospace sector
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, major and core.

• Invest Puerto RicominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 May 2026Economic development organization focused on aerospace sector growth. Director Jose Hernandez participated in aerospace market study presentation as business development leader.
• Collins AerospacemajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 28 May 2026Major aerospace employer represented by Senior HR Manager Kimberly Buonomo at aerospace market study event. Leading aerospace company in Puerto Rico.
• Departamento de Desarrollo Economico y Comercio (DDEC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 September 2024Government partner for workforce development. DDEC's Labor Development Program area assists students with transportation, materials, and technical equipment. Secretary Auxiliary Jenny Mar Canon Feliciano participates in sectoral committees.
• Association of General Contractors of Puerto Rico (AGC)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 18 September 2024Construction industry association whose President Osvaldo Gonzalez participates in program activities. Association members serve as employers for construction program graduates. Chapter represented on sector advisory committees.
• Universidad de Puerto Rico en Aguadilla (UPRA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Educational partner for the Pre-Apprenticeship in Aviation Mechanics program. UPR Aguadilla's Instituto de Aeronáutica y Aeroespacial de Puerto Rico (IAAPR) provides classroom and lab facilities and academic oversight for the program that has trained 47+ students with 83% employment rate.
• Gulfstream AerospacemajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2023Major aerospace employer that recruited two aviation mechanics program graduates for the RS AMT Trainee program at their Georgia facility, demonstrating direct employment pathway from the training program.
• Lufthansa Technik Puerto RicomajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Aerospace industry partner providing orientation sessions and industry exposure to aviation mechanics students. Participated in program implementation and workforce development planning.
• Mi Casa Resource Center (Colorado)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 November 2022Denver-based workforce development organization collaborating on Good Jobs Challenge program implementation, sharing best practices for aerospace and construction workforce development.
• UnidosUScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 August 2022Primary strategic partner in workforce development initiatives. UnidosUS awarded $11.4 million Good Jobs Challenge grant from U.S. Department of Commerce. One Stop implements Avanzando 2 Good Jobs program as part of this partnership. Also collaborated on Paving New Path to Success and Reentry Initiative programs.
• Federal Bonding Program (U.S. Department of Labor ETA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021One Stop serves as Puerto Rico representative for the Federal Bonding Program, promoting fidelity bonds to employers willing to hire individuals with criminal backgrounds, helping remove hiring barriers for ex-offenders.
• Municipality of CaguasminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Collaborated on Community Resilience Planning initiative led by One Stop, working with municipal government on disaster preparedness and community development.
• Enterprise Community PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Housing and community development organization partnered on Community Resilience Plan with Municipality of Caguas and One Stop to develop disaster response strategies.
• Instituto de Educacion Practica del Colegio de Abogados y Abogadas de PRminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Legal education organization partnered on earthquake relief campaign providing legal assistance for FEMA and SBA claims for southern Puerto Rico communities.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• National Urban League: Historic civil rights and workforce development nonprofit combining employment training with housing and social services for underserved urban populations — broader scope but directly comparable to One Stop's wraparound model.
• Goodwill Industries International: National nonprofit operating workforce training, placement, and second-chance employment programs across hundreds of affiliates — a far larger incumbent in the same workforce-development space as One Stop.
• UnidosUS: National Latino civil rights and advocacy organization and One Stop's primary strategic partner / affiliate network; acts as grant conduit and capacity builder for affiliates like One Stop across the country.
• Catholic Charities USA: National network providing integrated social services — workforce, housing, legal, immigration — similar to One Stop's wraparound delivery model, with parallel funding mix of federal grants and donations.

Others

• Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC): National community development financial institution funding nonprofit workforce and housing intermediaries; comparable as a funding and capacity-building ecosystem peer to One Stop's operating model.
• Workforce Development Board (e.g., CareerSource Puerto Rico / local WDBs): Government-chartered public workforce boards operating WIOA-funded American Job Centers — the formal public-sector counterpart to One Stop's workforce development mission and a key funder/collaborator.

Direct peers

• Mi Casa Resource Center: Denver-based Latino-serving nonprofit partnering with One Stop on the Good Jobs Challenge; runs parallel workforce development, education, and housing programs and is the most directly comparable operating peer.
• SER Jobs for Progress: A national Hispanic-focused workforce development nonprofit that, like One Stop Career Center, provides job training, placement, and supportive services for Latino and underserved populations across multiple offices and program verticals.
• Pathstone Corporation: Multi-state workforce development and supportive-services nonprofit offering job training, housing, and youth programs for underserved rural and urban populations — closely comparable operating model and target mix.

Emerging players

• International Rescue Committee (IRC): Operates employment-focused workforce programs for newly arrived and underserved populations in the U.S.; similar target population orientation (high-barrier individuals) and case-management approach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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