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Workforce development done right

Improving lives and businesses by promoting equity and economic advancement

At Pacific Associates, we provide free, comprehensive employment assistance to job seekers who have been recently laid off, are low income, have disabilities/chronic health conditions, or are from other historically resilient communities. Through personalized career services, skills training, and advocacy, we strive to break down barriers to employment, promote social inclusion and enhance economic independence.

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Our IMpact

Pacific Associates is deeply embedded in the community it serves, helping individuals move toward living wage careers and eliminating reliance on public benefits. Here’s a snapshot of our impact in the last five years.

561

total number of participants served.

76.18%

employment or training rate for all participants.

75%

percentage of participants who face one or more significant barriers.

$33.18

average wage for all participants.

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What Our Participants Say

  • “I finally feel like I could be on my right career path. It feels like more than just a paycheck. I’m learning all the time, growing my skills, and working toward becoming a network technician. Seriously, the support I got from Pacific Associates made all the difference. They helped me identify entry points and map out a realistic plan, including short-term and long-term goals. They didn’t just help me find a job...they helped me find a future.”

    Alvin

  • “She was more than a case manager—she was a strategic encourager and resource connector. The workshops she referred me to not only confirmed my direction but expanded my toolkit, network, and confidence to fully step into this next season. Our 1:1 counseling sessions helped refine how to use my new learning and skills. She was with me every step of the way.”

    Cherrie

  • “I was applying and interviewing for so many jobs that I had begun to lose hope. I could not understand why I wasn’t landing a job. Pacific Associates never gave up on me. My case manager always encouraged me to stay positive, to keep my head up. I now have a job where I help people going through what I went through and I went from being homeless to being housed.”

    Melinda