Building Pathways to Careers.
Empowering Communities.
Delivering Workforce Results.
We serve CTE students, adult learners, Tribal communities, and underserved populations through workforce training, digital literacy, and direct pathways to employment, aligned with real industry demand.
“From the classroom to career, De La Cruz Family Foundation builds workforce pathways for both students and adults.”
We don’t serve one population, we build pathways across generations.
Reaching Learners at Every Stage
We meet people where they are, whether in a high school CTE classroom, a community learning center, or a Tribal workforce program, and connect them to real careers.
CTE Students (K–12 Pathways)
We partner with school districts to deliver career and technical education aligned with high-demand industries. Students explore career clusters, earn stackable credentials, and graduate with both academic knowledge and job-ready skills.
Adult Learners
Career changers, displaced workers, and adult learners gain access to workforce training, digital literacy programs, and industry-recognized credentials. Our adult pathways bridge the gap between where learners are today and where the economy needs them tomorrow.
Tribal & Underserved Communities
We center equity in every program we build. Our work with Tribal nations and underserved communities prioritizes culturally responsive training, local economic alignment, and meaningful career connections.
Clear Pathways. Real Outcomes.
Two entry points. One integrated system. Every pathway leads to employment.
CTE Students
Adult Learners
Same system. Different entry points.
Integrated Workforce Development That Delivers
Too many workforce programs operate in silos, serving either students or adults, but rarely both. De La Cruz Family Foundation takes a different approach. We deliver a unified system that spans secondary CTE and adult education, creating seamless transitions from learning to earning.
Our programs are designed with employer input, aligned with labor market data, and measured by real outcomes: credentials earned, jobs secured, and careers advanced.
Programs Built for the Real Economy
Every program we deliver is aligned with industry demand, designed with employer input, and measured by workforce outcomes.
Digital Literacy & Technology
From foundational computer skills to advanced digital tools, our technology programs ensure every learner can participate in today’s digital economy with confidence and competence.
Workforce Training & Credentials
Industry-recognized certifications and hands-on training programs prepare learners for careers in healthcare, IT, skilled trades, and more, with direct connections to employers hiring now.
Career & Technical Education
Our K–12 CTE partnerships bring career exploration, stackable credentials, and work-based learning directly into schools, giving students a head start on high-demand career pathways.
Your Workforce Pipeline Starts Here
We work directly with employers to understand hiring needs, co-design training programs, and deliver job-ready candidates with verified credentials. Our partnerships reduce hiring costs, shorten time-to-productivity, and build a diverse talent pipeline.
Whether you need entry-level technicians, credentialed healthcare workers, or digitally fluent professionals, we connect you to trained and motivated talent.
Opportunity Without Barriers
We believe workforce development must be inclusive, culturally responsive, and rooted in the communities we serve. Equity is not an add-on. It is the foundation of everything we build.
Culturally Responsive Design
Programs designed with cultural awareness and community input, ensuring relevance and respect for the traditions and values of every population we serve.
Wraparound Support
We remove barriers to participation with transportation assistance, childcare coordination, and mentoring, because access to training means nothing without the support to complete it.
Outcomes That Matter
We measure success by what counts: credentials earned, employment secured, wages increased, and communities strengthened. Every data point reflects a real person whose life trajectory has changed.
Learners Served
Credential Completion
Employer Partners
Communities Reached
Ready to Build the Future Workforce?
Whether you’re a funder, an employer, an educator, or a learner, there’s a place for you in this work. Let’s build pathways together.