Workforce and Development Program

The Hunnicutt Foundation is committed to building pathways to economic stability and long-term opportunity for San Francisco’s underserved community members. Too many residents—particularly in historically excluded neighborhoods—face systemic barriers to employment, including limited access to training, mentorship, and supportive services. Our Employment and Workforce Development Program directly responds to these inequities by creating culturally responsive, community-driven opportunities that equip participants with the skills, confidence, and networks needed to succeed in today’s job market.

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The program offers a multi-tiered approach to workforce readiness. Participants gain hands-on training in high-demand industries, career coaching, and financial literacy workshops that prepare them to navigate both immediate employment needs and long-term career advancement. By pairing technical training with wraparound support such as childcare referrals, transportation assistance, and mental wellness resources, the program ensures that participants are not just placed in jobs but supported to thrive in them.

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Central to our approach is building relationships with local employers, unions, and educational institutions to create pipelines into living-wage careers. The program also fosters leadership and peer mentorship, encouraging participants to return as coaches and role models for future cohorts. In doing so, the Hunnicutt Foundation not only increases individual economic mobility but also strengthens entire communities through intergenerational support and shared success.

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Ultimately, this initiative is about more than employment—it is about equity, dignity, and empowerment. By investing in underserved residents, the Hunnicutt Foundation is helping transform workforce development into a catalyst for social change, ensuring that all San Franciscans have the opportunity to build sustainable futures for themselves and their families.

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Resources for Employment and Training

• Arriba Juntos

• CityBuild

• City College of San Francisco

• Code Tenderloin

• ​EDD - Employment Development Department

• Felton Institute

• Five Keys

• Goodwill San Francisco Bay

•  Job Train

• JVS - Jewish Vocational Services

• MEDA SF 

• Mission Hiring Hall

• OEWD - Office of Employment and Workforce Development

• PRCSF

• RAMS, Inc.

• San Francisco State University

• Self-Help for the Elderly

• SF Department of Human Resources

• SF.Gov

• SF Public Works

• Success Centers

• Treasure Island Job Corps Center

• UC San Francisco

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Coming Soon -  HF Employment and Workforce Development Programs

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Program Services

• Career Readiness & Training

  • Job readiness workshops (résumé writing, interview preparation, workplace etiquette).

  • Industry-specific training (e.g., construction, tech support, healthcare, green jobs, arts & cultural industries).

  • Digital literacy and technology skills training.

• Workforce Placement & Advancement

  • Paid internships and apprenticeships with local employers.

  • Job matching and placement support in living-wage careers.

  • Career coaching and mentorship for long-term growth.

• Wraparound Support Services

  • Transportation assistance (bus passes, ride vouchers).

  • Childcare referrals and family support resources.

  • Mental health and wellness services (stress management, counseling).

• Financial Empowerment

  • Financial literacy and credit-building workshops.

  • Access to banking, savings, and budgeting tools.

  • Entrepreneurship and small business development training.

• Community Partnerships & Employer Engagement

  • Partnerships with unions, local businesses, and city agencies to create direct employment pipelines.

  • Employer roundtables to identify skill gaps and build community-driven hiring practices.

  • Alumni peer-mentorship and leadership opportunities.

• Education & Continuing Growth

  • GED/High School Equivalency prep and tutoring.

  • Connections to community college and certificate programs.

  • Scholarships and stipends for training and certification.

• Civic & Leadership Development

  • Leadership workshops for participants to become community advocates.

  • Opportunities to mentor and support future cohorts.

  • Community service projects that tie skill-building to neighborhood impact.