Santa Monica Community College has launched California’s first community college program designed to train individuals for careers in homeless services. With over 187,000 homeless people in California, the state struggles to fill these vital positions. While the initiative is crucial in addressing homelessness, it faces obstacles such as unreliable funding, high staff turnover, and political instability, raising concerns about its sustainability. As highlighted by workforce development experts, effective training is essential for success, but uncertainty about future funding casts doubt on the program's longevity and impact.
"We know the value added when somebody is adequately trained before they're deployed... It would be a disservice to our system should we not fund and support this effort."
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