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UpSkill OC

New Skills, Higher Pay, Stable Future

UpSkill OC empowers job seekers by providing the training and skills needed to meet the demands of Orange County employers. Through this workforce development program, participants gain access to career pathways that offer sustainable, higher-wage employment opportunities.

Workforce Development Program in Orange County

See if You Qualify for the Program

United Way’s UpSkill OC workforce development program supports underemployed and unemployed adults as they move from unemployment or low-wage positions into long-term, livable wage, middle-skill occupations. These jobs require more than a high school diploma, but less than a four-year degree.

See if you Qualify
Orange County United Way UpSkill OC
Orange County United Way UpSkill OC
Workforce Development Program in Orange County

Connect Your Company to UpSkill OC

UpSkill OC directly connects qualified candidates to training, support, and middle-skill jobs by partnering with local nonprofits, educational programs, and the business community. The program ensures a strong job pipeline that matches the needs of the employer with trained candidates. By focusing on the largest middle-skill job sectors in Orange County, particularly—healthcare, the trades, and information technology—UpSkill OC reduces the gap between the number of job openings and the number of individuals ready to fill those positions.

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Program Services & Support

Career Services
Training
Job Search & Interview Prep
Work Attire
Resource Referrals
Childcare Assistance
Transportation Assistance

Success Stories

“The ultimate goal is to get a higher paying job. I’m not always going to be in the position I’m in right now. I see myself getting out of debt. I see myself growing.”

Jeymie

Program Participant

Orange County United Way UpSkill OC

Want to empower Orange County families to build financial security?

For more information about UpSkill OC, please contact the UpSkill OC team via email or call 949.263.6114.

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