North County residents now have access to a free, new program that can help them build job skills and land a guaranteed interview with a company in Carlsbad, Escondido, Oceanside, San Marcos or Vista.

The North County Job-Readiness Room program invites entry-level workers to take 15 hours of job-readiness skills training online, at a self-guided pace. After completing the program, participants will receive a micro-credential, along with assistance in securing a job interview with a local company in one of three fields, including hospitality and tourism, manufacturing, or general office administration.

This program is designed to be most useful for community members who have been out of the workforce, struggled to find work or are experiencing other barriers to employment. 

The North County Job-Readiness Room is a partnership between the cities of Carlsbad, Escondido, Oceanside, San Marcos, and Vista, and local chambers of commerce and the San Diego North Economic Development Council.

Get started
The North County Job-Readiness Room is free for job seekers and businesses.

• Residents can learn more and sign up online.
• Employers can learn more and register online. 

More information
North County Job-Readiness Room webpage
Any questions can be emailed to business@carlsbadca.gov.