Partner With WDU
Building Pathways. Closing Gaps. Empowering Communities.
Workforce Development Unit (WDU) partners with school districts, colleges, adult education programs, and employers to close opportunity gaps and build sustainable education-to-career pathways. We bring over 30 years of experience designing systems that uplift learners of all ages—especially in communities historically underserved by traditional structures.
Whether you're looking to strengthen your workforce pipeline, launch an apprenticeship program, or improve academic alignment across systems, WDU offers hands-on expertise, proven results, and deep community insight.
For School Districts
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Early educator pipeline design
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Transcript review and analysis to support with degree pathways and industry certification
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Dual enrollment & RSI alignment
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Academic mentorship & case management
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Professional development for TK–12 support staff
For Adult Education Programs
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Career exploration & transition support
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Mentorship and learner navigation services
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Outreach strategies for adult learners
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Articulation with community colleges & workforce agencies
For Higher Education Institutions
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Apprenticeship RSI coordination
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Early childhood education curriculum alignment
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Faculty onboarding & sector-informed training
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Pre-apprenticeship program development
For Employers & Workforce Boards
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Career pathway strategy & design
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CTE partnerships for emerging industries
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Wraparound services to retain adult learners
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Technical assistance for apprenticeship or WBL expansion
About Us
Our Story
Leadership
Board of Directors
EST. 2014
“Empowering Oakland’s underrepresented communities through education, mentorship, and workforce development.”
Oakland, CA
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WDU is a California-based S-Corporation headquartered in Oakland.