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"Serves communities across the county",
"Operates within the Central Coast region"
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"Job seekers building their network, skills, and employment readiness",
"Local businesses seeking operational or digital support",
"Employers developing local talent pipelines",
"Community organizations coordinating workforce initiatives",
"Students and young professionals exploring careers and gaining real-world experience"
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"Entrepreneurs and startups looking to accelerate their ideas, connect to mentors, access resources, and expand their skills",
"Job seekers seeking practical skills and employment connections via networking events, job referrals, and Jobs board",
"Small and local businesses adapting to economic and technological change",
"Employers engaging with local talent and workforce programs",
"Educators, nonprofits, and civic partners collaborating on regional initiatives",
"Students and young adults with valuable work experience through the AHSC Internship Opportunity Program"
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"Santa Cruz Works is a nonprofit focused on workforce development and economic vitality in Santa Cruz County.",
"It connects students, job seekers, small businesses, and employers through practical programs.",
"The organization supports regional collaboration across education, employment, and community partners.",
"Santa Cruz Works emphasizes access, local context, and real-world outcomes."
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"Acts as a connective layer across education, workforce, business, and civic sectors",
"Designs programs grounded in local economic conditions",
"Emphasizes applied outcomes over policy or theory",
"Builds durable partnerships across public and private stakeholders",
"Adapts initiatives to changing labor and technology landscapes"
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