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GenAI Career Pathways Program

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Employment Readiness and AI Literacy Micro-Credential Program for San Diego Youth

The GenAI initiative, offered in collaboration with San Diego State University and funded by the San Diego Workforce Partnership, provides students across North County with the technology, guidance, and real-world experience they need to thrive in today’s tech-driven workforce. Through personalized career planning, hands-on AI skill development, and comprehensive support, we help students overcome barriers and build lasting career success. 

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Program Benefits

  • Personalized Career Guidance: Career coaching and education planning with a Career Navigator
  • Educational Services: Access to training, certifications, AI tools, and pathways that build critical professional skills
  • Employment Assistance:  Access to networking opportunities, internships, and training programs.  
  • Supportive Services: Resources such as mentorship, transportation, childcare, and work supplies that address barriers in your career development
  • Earn While You Learn: Receive $30/hr to attend training

Eligibility Requirements

  • CSUSM student up to age 21 
  • Student actively looking for a job 
  • San Diego County resident 
  • Authorized to work in the US 
  • Meet income eligibility requirements
  • Meet one of the following:
    • Student with disabilities 
    • Former foster youth 
    • Justice impacted youth 
    • Pregnant or parenting students 
    • Student experiencing housing or food insecurity

Expected Commitments

To get the most out of the program, we ask that you make the following commitments: 

  • Attend scheduled workshops and coaching sessions, participate actively, complete at least 25 hours of eligible program activities (compensation provided for eligible activities), and maintain regular communication with program advisors.  
  • Be willing to learn and use new technologies, including AI tools (no prior AI or technical experience is required), with support and guidance from program staff.  
  • Keep in close contact with your program advisors, complete your agreed-upon milestones, and let us know early if you need support along the way.  
  • Follow through on your individualized career plan and complete agreed-upon steps towards securing a part-time or full-time job by the end of the program.  
  • Commit to consistent participation over several months 

Contact Us

Please email genAI@csusm.edu or call the Career Center Front Desk at 760-750-4900 if you have questions or concerns.

 

Partners

 

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Funded by the San Diego Workforce Partnership.

Funded by the San Diego Workforce Partnership. This program is funded by a grant award totaling $1,000,000 (81%) in WIOA Youth formula funding from the U.S. Department of Labor, with $241,557 (19%) financed from non-federal sources.  

California State University San Marcos participates as a subaward recipient under SDSU. We provide equal opportunity in our programs, services, and employment.  Auxiliary aids and services for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.