Workforce Development Programs

• Are you: a community member or UCSF employee interested in making a transition into deeper patient support roles?
• This program:  links participants to on-the-job clinical training in preparation for the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification. It will then connect workers to CNA jobs and a pathway to nursing careers with San Francisco healthcare providers.
• Get involved: The application process for this opportunity is currently under review to optimize the candidate experience. A new application will be made available in the coming months.

• Are you:
  (1) Interested in becoming a Clinical Research Coordinator? 
  (2) Involved in a community based organization, a current UCSF employee, or attended a UCSF job fair? 
  (3) A current student or recent graduate from SF State?
• This program: is composed of didactic modules and a shadowing experience, based on the core competencies for the clinical research professional, occurring July 31-December 31, 2024. Designed to prepare a more diverse clinical research workforce that will impact the diversity of research participants, ultimately advancing inclusive research and health equity.
• Get involved: Applications for the Fall cohort is now passed for 2024. The next program applications are anticipated to open in January 2025. Submission requirements include a high school diploma/GED, application, CV/resume and contact information for one to three references. 

• Are you: UCSF employee interested in advancing your career as a current Clinical Research Coordinator?
• This Scholarship: A USCF sponsored full award to cover the total cost of SoCRA (Society of Clinical Research Associates) certified test prep, examination and any other applicable testing expenses. 
• Apply Now: Applications for the 2024 scholarship awards are now closed. For questions, email [email protected].

• Are you: a San Francisco community member not currently employed by UCSF, and interested in starting a career in clerical or administrative employment opportunities in the healthcare sector?
• This program: uses both classroom and on-the-job training. After completing 9 weeks of computer, administrative, customer service, and medical terminology training, participants are placed in paid 4-month clerical/administrative internships at UCSF.
• Get involved: For more information, visit the Workforce Development EXCEL Program webpage, contact [email protected].

Partnership with Jewish Vocational Services, UCSF Temporary Employment Program, UCSF Office of Community & Government Relations, and various UCSF Campus and UCSF Medical Center departments

• Are you: a community member or UCSF employee interested in starting a career in technology and IT Support?
• This program: involves a 6 month training, 3 month paid UCSF internship and 1 year of career advancement support, intended to build confidence and skills as an IT support specialist.
• Get involved: Applications are currently closed and this site will be updated when the program resumes. For questions, contact [email protected].

Partnership with Grow with Google, Jewish Vocational Services and UCSF to train unemployed or under-employed workers, with priority to populations historically excluded in the tech sector

• Are you: a community member or UCSF employee interested in advancing your administrative skills toward employment in the healthcare administration field?
• This program: is a 16-week paid Practice Coordinator training opportunity for 40 hours a week at $26.32/hr at UCSF, with 4 weeks of live virtual training on electronic medical record systems (APeX/EPIC), customer service and job-seeking support.
• Get involved: Applications are ongoing for up to four cohorts a year.

Partership with Jewish Vocational Services