About Kind Works
Rooted in equity and powered by community, we design career and technical education (CTE) programs that meet people where they are, centering under-resourced communities, second-chance earners, and emerging entrepreneurs. We believe that work can be a pathway to purpose, and that with the right tools, anyone can build a career, or company that lasts.
We partner with educators, employers, and community organizations to shape a workforce that’s not just prepared, but powerful.
Because at Kind Works, we don’t just teach you how to work.
We teach you how to thrive.
Come Grow With Us
Whether you’re dreaming of launching your own business or returning to the workforce after time away, Kind Works is here to meet you where you are. Our foundational workshops and short courses are built for real life, teaching practical skills in entrepreneurship, professionalism, digital tools, and career readiness. You don’t need a degree to get started, just a desire to grow.
And you won’t be doing it alone. Every learning experience comes with access to wraparound support: coaching, resources, and guidance to help you stay on track. Because at Kind Works, we don’t just want you to finish a course.
We want you to build a future.
Our Offerings
Pre-Apprenticeship & Credentialed Training Programs
We offer industry-aligned programs that prepare individuals for sustainable, high-road careers. From entry-level CTE certifications to apprenticeship-aligned curriculum, our training opens doors to union pathways, long-term employment, and economic mobility.
Continuing Education & Compliance Workshops
Our live and on-demand workshops help professionals and businesses stay current with industry standards, regulatory frameworks, and ethical practices — especially in tightly regulated sectors like cannabis, health, and environmental services.
Workforce Accelerator Events & Industry Roundtables
We bring together workers, employers, educators, and policy leaders to engage in strategic dialogue and hands-on learning. These events drive collaboration, spark innovation, and keep workforce development efforts rooted in real-time needs.
Community-Based Research & Policy Advisement
Through California UC research partnerships, narrative data collection, and policy contributions, we help shape workforce systems that reflect the lived experience of workers and communities. Not just statistics.