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about.step_label 01Foundation

Equip Resource Solutions

501(c)3 Nonprofit

A 501(c)3 nonprofit providing supportive services and coordination of care that remove the barriers standing between individuals and opportunity β€” so people can pursue education, employment, and economic well-being.

  • Supportive services coordination
  • Barrier identification & removal
  • Wraparound care navigation
  • Community resource connections
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Western Medical Training Center

Healthcare Certification Training

Affordable, accredited healthcare certification programs β€” all under $2,500. Hybrid, online, and in-person at our San Diego HQ & Learning Lab.

  • All programs under $2,500
  • NHA-aligned certifications
  • Equip Career Skills Lab
  • Externship & job placement
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Equip Human Solutions

Career Placement & Staffing

Your all-encompassing hub for integrated business, education, and workforce solutions. EHS connects WMTC graduates with employers through tailored career placement, resume coaching, interview prep, and long-term staffing β€” equipping people and organizations to thrive.

  • Direct employer job placement
  • Resume & interview coaching
  • Healthcare staffing solutions
  • Long-term career advancement
equiphs.com

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Accessibility

Healthcare careers should be within reach for everyone β€” regardless of income, background, or circumstance. All programs under $2,500.

Excellence

NHA-aligned certifications, AHA-approved CPR, and state-approved programs. We hold ourselves to the highest standards so our graduates do too.

Community

We are rooted in San Diego and committed to the communities we serve β€” in collaborative partnership with SDHC, CVS Health, San Ysidro Health, YMCA of San Diego County, San Diego American Indian Health Center, Bay Area Occupational Medicine Group, and more.

Whole-Person Support

Through ERS's supportive services and barrier removal, WMTC's education, and EHS's career placement β€” we walk with people from first opportunity to lasting success.

Empowerment

We equip people with the education, resources, and employment connections they need β€” so they can build economic security for themselves and their families.

Outcomes

Our measure of success is yours. Externship placement, job connections, and career advancement support are built into every program.

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Nomination

Ruby Award

San Diego Business Community

Nominated for the Ruby Award β€” one of San Diego's most recognized honors for businesses making a meaningful impact in the community. A testament to WMTC's role in building economic mobility and workforce opportunity across the region.

2025 Nomination

Presby's Leadership Impact Award

Individual Leadership Recognition

Our founder was nominated for the 2025 Presby's Leadership Impact Award β€” recognizing individuals whose leadership has created lasting, positive change in the lives of others. A reflection of the mission that drives everything we build.

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Featured Clinical Collaboration Β· Bay Area

Bay Area Occupational Medicine Group

Bay Area Partner

In collaboration with WMTC, Bay Area Occupational Medicine Group serves as our dedicated Bay Area clinical learning location. Bay Area students complete their didactic coursework online alongside WMTC's San Diego cohorts β€” sharing the same curriculum, instructors, and community. They then complete a 2-day expedited in-person lab orientation and a 180-hour clinical externship coordinated directly through Bay Area Occupational Medicine Group, ensuring local, high-quality patient care exposure close to home.

Bay Area Hands-On Clinical Site 180-Hour Externship Coordination 2-Day Expedited Lab Orientation CMA Program β€” Bay Area Track
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Funding & Workforce Development

San Diego Housing Commission

SDHC may have funding resources available for eligible housing commission clients pursuing workforce training. Interested students are encouraged to contact SDHC directly to learn about current programs and determine whether they qualify.

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Career Skills Lab Donor

CVS Health

CVS Health generously donated the Equip Career Skills Lab mock pharmacy counter at our San Diego HQ β€” enabling hands-on pharmacy technician training and bridging students directly to employment.

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Clinical & Community Health Partner

San Ysidro Health

San Ysidro Health provides clinical collaboration and community health access, connecting WMTC graduates with one of San Diego's largest Federally Qualified Health Centers.

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Community Support & Referral

YMCA of San Diego County

The YMCA of San Diego County is a community referral and support partner. They may connect community members to WMTC programs as part of broader workforce and wellness initiatives.

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Community Health & Referral Partner

San Diego American Indian Health Center

SDAIHC is a community health partner that may refer members to WMTC programs as part of workforce development efforts. Interested individuals are encouraged to connect with SDAIHC directly to explore available resources.

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Refugee & Immigrant Workforce Partner

International Rescue Committee

The IRC is a community partner that may refer newly arrived refugees and immigrants to WMTC programs as part of workforce integration efforts. Individuals are encouraged to work directly with their IRC case manager to explore available options.

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PediatricsGeriatricsCardiologyDermatologyFamily MedicineInternal MedicineUrgent CareOccupational MedicineOB/GYNOncologyOrthopedicsNeurologyCommunity HealthLong-Term CarePharmacyMental Health

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The featured partners above are just a sample of our broader network spanning San Diego County and the Bay Area β€” including hospitals, community health centers, specialty clinics, urgent care centers, and retail and health-system pharmacies.

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