EDD provides in-kind services, including labor market information about occupations in demand. An Employer Advisory Team consisting of more than 35 Sacramento employers provides assistance with the development and delivery of an industry-specific curriculum. Employers are also active in the classroom as speakers, host field trips, and participate in graduation ceremonies. The W2W Project has been able to leverage additional funding through partners and other organizations, including Head Start, GAIN, LRCC, EDD, the Clothing Women for Success Project, and numerous employers. For example, the Clothing Women for Success Project has provided each client in need with three to five complete business outfits.
Participation is voluntary.
Potential participants are referred to W2W by the DHA and other community organizations, including local churches, neighborhood associations, and former W2W participants. DHA validates welfare eligibility through the Case Data System or its bureau offices. The location of the program changes with each new class, based upon where space can be obtained. For example, La Familia Counseling Center, a CBO, provided a location and also assisted with recruitment, job development, and case management. The W2W Project consists of 4 weeks of pre-employment skills training.