SLO Partners

Last session, our Modern Manufacturing Bootcamp hit a milestone—50% women participants, with half supported by the Women in Manufacturing Scholarship. 🙌   Applications for our June session are now open!. Learn more & apply: buff.ly/P0SNhZz

Whether you’re just beginning or ready to begin again, we’ve got the training, mentorship, and support to help you build a career you love – right here on the Central Coast. Ready to take the first step? Visit slopartners.org to learn more.

This Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating the women shaping the future of manufacturing. SLO Partners is offering a Women in Manufacturing Scholarship for the Modern Manufacturing Bootcamp starting June 15. No experience required. Apply today: buff.ly/P0SNhZz

We had such an amazing turnout at our Hospitality Job Fair! It was an incredible event that brought together local employers and job seekers for new career pathways. Join the interest list to hear about our next Hospitality Bootcamp. buff.ly/TiXyadY

We love seeing our Dental Assistant Bootcamp graduates thriving in the field! 🙌 Hear from 2024 DA grad Farrah and SLO Partners Evangelist Amy Kardel as they share a little about the program and why they believe it’s such a powerful pathway into the field.

⚙️Ready to build your future here in SLO County? Registration for the next session of our Modern Manufacturing Bootcamp is now open! This hands-on program helps you develop real-world skills for quality tech jobs here on the Central Coast. Learn more: buff.ly/8qUEvHW

🚀Up your career opportunities, right here on the Central Coast. Our hands-on bootcamps build in-demand skills that lead to strong local careers and real economic impact for our region. Just take a look at the numbers. Visit slopartners.org to learn more.

Our Hospitality Bootcamp was a success! Participants built skills, connected with industry professionals, and explored career opportunities in hospitality and tourism. 💼📈 Join the interest list to be notified about upcoming sessions! buff.ly/nYUbyaH

Our March Dental Assistant Bootcamp is officially SOLD OUT! 🎉 Missed it? Join the waitlist to hear about future sessions and openings. Hear how Lexy built confidence, gained hands-on experience, and jumpstarted her dental career through the program. buff.ly/A5tXyma

We’re less than a week away from the SLO County Tourism & Hospitality Job Fair! Join us next week and get connected. Learn more: buff.ly/yeBQztJ 📍 Encore Center Paso Robles, 1030 Railroad St #104a 📅 February 18 | 4–6 PM 🎟️ Free & open to the public

Don’t miss out! Meet local hospitality and tourism employers who are actively hiring for a variety of roles. Employers from across the region will be on-site to share openings, answer questions, and collect résumés. Come ready to connect: buff.ly/yeBQztJ

When people get the right training, in-demand skills, and employer connections, careers take off. SLO Partners’ bootcamps and apprenticeships turn learning into earning—across manufacturing, healthcare, hospitality & more. slopartners.org

Losing your dream job is hard — but it can be a turning point. 💡 Our senior director, Paula Mathias-Fryer, shares wise advice on taking time to rest and reset before moving forward in this GOOD.is article. Worth the read: good.is/how-to-recover…

Our Dental Assistant Bootcamp is back and enrolling now! This popular program fills up fast, and with demand for dental assistants growing every year, there’s no better time to jump in. 📅 Next session starts March 17, 2026. Don’t wait—spots are limited! buff.ly/beHmqzj

Workforce wins on the Central Coast! SLO Partners joined KCBX’s Central Coast Voices to celebrate a major milestone: 1,000 SLO County residents gaining new, job-relevant skills. Thank you to Kris Kington-Barker for hosting the conversation. Listen here: buff.ly/hAYsxwD

👋Hey, SLO County hospitality and tourism industry! Get ready to build your team with trained, motivated hospitality talent. You're invited to host a booth at our upcoming job fair and connect with local job seekers. 📅Don’t miss it on Feb. 18, 4–6 PM. buff.ly/SF2IrRw

When SLO Partners and ESAero joined forces to train residents in essential modern manufacturing skills, participants gained real-world learning and ESAero gained job-ready talent. That’s collaboration in action! 🤝

Did you know? 89% of graduates from our 2025 career upskilling bootcamps were hired by local employers who helped design the curriculum. That’s the power of partnership at work. Explore our bootcamp programs here: buff.ly/Pumo0FH

Are you a people-person or foodie who loves to travel? Turn your interests into a career at the 2026 Hospitality & Tourism Bootcamp in Paso Robles. ✨ Job-ready skills 🎓 $49 tuition (scholarships available) 🤝 Local employers hiring Learn more: buff.ly/hFPFxmt

As we step into a new year, our focus stays the same: creating real pathways to opportunity through hands-on training and career connections. Here’s to expanding impact and opening more doors in the year ahead.