SMC supplies some of their financing and also receives some of the money that the department makes. Some of the corporate clients that have been served by the workforce office are Southwest Airlines, Loew's Santa Monica Beach Hotel, Federal Express, the Santa Monica Big Blue Bus system and the Santa Monica Place shopping center. The workforce program has established an office in the mall which gives support the to the retailers in the mall, with training in customer service. Another client, American Airlines, recently established a training center at the Santa Monica Airport, specializing in reservations training and customer service. The department recently relocated to new off-campus offices, which include classroom space, computer and telecommunication labs.
Some training also takes place at the employers' facility.
On-line training is planned for the future. The workforce program also tailors training specifically to the needs of the employer. Joy Tucker, director of customized training, heads this program. Because some recipients have not worked for extended periods, the department can guide them through training, resume writing, interviewing and job placement. Some of them don't sell themselves as they should.