The job market in SLO is challenging. Much of the workforce is ‘underemployed’ and the county was recently ranked the sixth most unaffordable place to live in the United States. Given the current landscape, the Ticket into Tech program could prove to be an attractive offering to locals who would like gain training for head-of-household careers that are currently in demand by local employers.

The "Ticket Into Tech" program provides tech training and apprenticeship opportunities for the local workforce.