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SER--JOBS FOR PROGRESS OF SOUTHERN

TUCSON, AZ · EIN 860251307 · Form 990 · FY2021 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · serjobsforprogress.org
revenue
$2.4M
expenses
$2.3M
net assets
$457K
employees
172
program ratio
80%
mission · from form 990

THE ORGANIZATION MANAGES PROJECTS WHICH ENABLE LOW INCOME CLIENTS TO OBTAIN EMPLOYMENT BY PROVIDING NECESSARY SKILLS SUCH AS JOB TRAINING (VOCATIONAL), PROVIDING SKILLS FOR THOSE HAVING TO RELOCATE TO NEW JOBS, AND TEACHING ENGLISH. THESE PROJECTS ARE FOR ADULTS AND YOUTH. THE CLIENTS MUST FALL UNDER SPECIFIC INCOME LEVELS BOTH PERSONALLY AND WITHIN THE FAMILY TO BE ELIGIBLE. THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVES ITS INCOME FROM CONTRACTS FROM THE FEDERAL DEPARTMENTS OF LABOR, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY AND PIMA COUNTY. THESE CONTRACTS ARE ADMINISTERED BY THE PIMA COUNTY COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT. THEY ARE EXPRESSLY DESIGNATED TO PROVIDE TRAINING IN LANGUAGE, JOB SKILLS, ON-THE-JOB TRAINING, AND RELATED CONSULTATIONS IN ORDER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR THOSE AT LOW-INCOME LEVELS--YOUTH AND ADULT.

profile · synthesized from sources

SER-Jobs for Progress of Southern Arizona provides workforce development, job training, and education programs for low-income adults and youth in Pima County. The organization offers English as a Second Language (ESL), GED preparation, vocational training, and paid internships, with a focus on underserved populations including immigrants, refugees, and at-risk students. It operates through government contracts and partnerships with school districts and local employers, particularly in the automotive and education sectors.

named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

Automotive Apprenticeship Program
Paid internship program in partnership with automotive dealerships providing hands-on training for youth and young adults, leading to employment in the automotive industry.
English as a Second Language (ESL)
State-approved program offering free ESL classes for adults 18+, including job readiness skills like resume writing and interviewing, with instruction in oral and written English.
GED and Basic Education Program
Academic instruction leading to GED certification, offered at partner sites like Las Artes Arts & Education Center and Pueblo High School.
Pima County One-Stop Youth Employment Center
Workforce development services for youth 14–24, including job placement, education support, and career pathway guidance, delivered in partnership with Pima County.
Summer and Year-Round Work Experience (WEX) Program
On-the-job training for youth ages 14–24, placing approximately 400 youth annually in entry-level positions across target sectors like logistics and aerospace.
activities · 8 clusters

what they do

  • Career Pathways & Workforce Training 5 activities
    • Collaborative Training Program Development
      Develops specialized training and on-the-job training programs in collaboration with the private sector and TUSD, including vocational and core academic programs, over a forty-year period.
    • Long-term collaboration on vocational and academic programs with school districts
      Has collaborated with Tucson Unified School District (TUSD) for thirty-nine years on vocational and core academic programs, enhancing educational and employment pathways for students.
    • Long-term workforce partnerships with public and private sectors
      Develops and delivers specialized training and on-the-job programs in collaboration with private industry and public institutions, including a 40-year history of private-sector partnerships and 39-year collaboration with Tucson Unified School District on vocational and academic programs.
    • Specialized training and sector partnerships with private industry
      Develops on-the-job and specialized training programs in collaboration with private sector partners over a forty-year period to align workforce training with industry needs.
    • Workforce training partnerships with private sector and schools
      Develops specialized and on-the-job training programs in collaboration with the private sector and has partnered with TUSD for vocational and academic programs over several decades.
  • Adult Literacy and HSE/ESL Instruction 4 activities
    • Adult education and literacy programs
      Offers literacy, academic, and English as a Second Language (ESL) programs for adults, including a state-approved ESL/BE program; provides free ESL courses for eligible adults aged 18 or older with classes running 30 hours per week.
    • Adult education and literacy programs
      Offers state-approved ESL/BE programs, literacy instruction, and academic training for adults, including free ESL courses with 30 hours of weekly instruction for eligible adults aged 18 and older.
    • Adult education and literacy programs
      Offers state-approved ESL/BE programs and literacy instruction for adults, including free English as a Second Language courses for adults aged 18+, with classes meeting 30 hours per week, alongside academic and employability skills training.
    • English as a Second Language (ESL) Courses
      Offers free English as a Second Language (ESL) courses for eligible adults aged 18 or older, focusing on oral and written English communication, with classes running 30 hours per week. This is part of their state-approved ESL/BE program.
  • Automotive Technician Training & Restoration Programs 4 activities
    • Apprenticeship and vocational training programs
      Provides hands-on career training, including sponsorship of 18 apprentices in the PCC Ford ASSET Premiere Technician Training Program, to prepare individuals for careers in the automotive industry and other skilled trades.
    • Apprenticeship and vocational training programs
      Provides hands-on career training, including sponsorship of 18 apprentices in the PCC Ford ASSET Premiere Technician Training Program, to prepare individuals for careers in technical fields such as the automotive industry.
    • Automotive Industry Apprenticeship Training
      Provides hands-on training and sponsors apprentices for careers in the automotive industry, including the PCC Ford ASSET Premiere Technician Training Program.
    • Automotive technician apprenticeship training
      Provides hands-on career training for apprentices in the automotive industry through the PCC Ford ASSET Premiere Technician Training Program, having sponsored 18 apprentices to date.
  • Job Search Platform Access & Workforce Staffing 4 activities
    • One-Stop Career Center staffing and support
      Acts as a major contractor providing trained staff to ARIZONA@WORK Kino and Northwest One-Stop Centers, Las Artes Arts & Education Center, and the Sullivan-Jackson Employment Center, including specialized support for veterans and special needs populations.
    • One-Stop Center Staffing and Support
      Provides trained and qualified workforce development staff to ARIZONA@WORK Kino and Northwest One-Stop Centers, Las Artes Arts & Education Center, and the Sullivan-Jackson Employment Center, including staff working with veterans and special needs populations.
    • One-Stop Center staffing and workforce development support
      Provides trained staff as a major contractor to multiple ARIZONA@WORK One-Stop Centers and employment centers, supporting veterans and special needs populations through direct workforce development services and integrated support roles.
    • Public workforce system staffing and capacity support
      Acts as a major contractor to ARIZONA@WORK One-Stop Centers and other employment centers by providing trained staff to support workforce development services, including specialized support for veterans and youth.
  • Youth Workforce & Education Pathways 4 activities
    • Youth Education and Vocational Training Programs
      Operates summer and year-round programs serving approximately 400 youth annually, offering academic, summer high school credit, and summer vocational training programs with integrated counseling and support. This includes providing direct support to young people aged 14 to 24 for job seeking, education, and career pathway exploration.
    • Youth employment and education programs
      Serves approximately 400 youth annually through summer and year-round programs, including summer high school credit, vocational training, job development, case management, and career support services for at-risk middle and high school students, out-of-school youths, and dislocated workers.
    • Youth workforce and education programs
      Serves approximately 400 youth annually through summer and year-round programs, including summer high school credit, vocational training, and academic support, with integrated counseling and case management; staff are stationed at the Pima County One-Stop Youth Employment Center to support young people aged 14 to 24 in job seeking and career development.
    • Youth workforce development and education programs
      Serves approximately 400 youth annually through summer and year-round programs, including vocational training, high school credit recovery, and integrated counseling and case management, with staff stationed at youth employment centers to support individuals aged 14 to 24.
  • Transitional and Permanent Supportive Housing 3 activities
    • Homeless and Veteran Support Services
      Provides housing and clothing assistance, employability skills training, job development, job placement, and assessments specifically for homeless individuals, particularly veterans.
    • Support services for homeless individuals and veterans
      Provides housing and clothing assistance, employability training, assessments, and job placement support specifically for homeless individuals, with a focus on veterans.
    • Support services for homeless individuals and veterans
      Delivers housing and clothing assistance, employability training, assessments, and job placement support specifically targeted to homeless individuals, with a focus on veterans.
  • Job Readiness Training 3 activities
    • Job readiness and employment support services
      Provides job skills training in resume writing, interviewing, computer fundamentals, and local job market navigation, along with job placement, job development, and assessments for diverse populations including dislocated workers, at-risk youth, and homeless individuals.
    • Job training and employment services
      Provides comprehensive employment services including resume writing, interviewing techniques, job market navigation, computer fundamentals, job development, job placement, and employability skills training; offers intake, certification, testing, and assessment services for dislocated and migrant workers, at-risk youth, and other special populations.
    • Workforce development and job placement services
      Provides comprehensive job skills training, resume writing, interview preparation, job placement, and local job market navigation for adults, including dislocated workers, monolingual individuals, and special populations, through integrated counseling and support services.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Workforce Development and Job Placement Services
      Provides comprehensive employment and training services, including intake, certification, testing, assessment, job development, case management, and support services, to various populations such as dislocated workers, migrant workers, out-of-school youths, and at-risk students in Pima County since 1968. This includes job skills training, resume writing, interviewing techniques, and local job market navigation.
financials · form 990 · fy2021

the money

revenue
Total revenue$2.40M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$2.40M100%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$2.30M
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead20%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$2.04M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$663K
Cash$168K
Investments$0
Liabilities$206K
Net assets$457K
Liquid reserves0.9 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +9.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
ERNEST URIAS EXECUTIVE DI 40 $43K
board members · 5
  • AMANDA GARCIA — DIRECTOR
  • MARY VALLES — DIRECTOR
  • MIGUEL E ROJAS — CHAIRMAN
  • OLGA ANGULO — DIRECTOR
  • SYLVIA GOURDIN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 40

who they work with

  • ARIZONA@WORK Kino Partner — SER provides staff to the ARIZONA@WORK Kino One-Stop Center.
  • ARIZONA@WORK Northwest One-Stop Center Partner — SER provides staff to the ARIZONA@WORK Northwest One-Stop Center.
  • American G.I. Forum Network — Part of the SER National Network originally established by the American G.I. Forum.
  • Arizona Department of Education Funder — Funded by the Arizona Department of Education.
  • Chapman Automotive Partner — Partner organization in youth workforce development programs.
  • Chapman Automotive Group Partner — Work experience/internship partner.
  • City of South Tucson Funder — Funded by the City of South Tucson.
  • Desert Toyota Partner — Partner organization in youth workforce development programs.
  • Desert Toyota of Tucson Partner — Work experience/internship partner.
  • Flowing Wells High School Partner — Work experience/internship partner.
  • Flowing Wells School District Partner — Partner school district in youth workforce development programs.
  • HURF Funder — Funded by HURF.
  • Jim Click Automotive Team Partner — Partner in providing paid summer internships for youth in automotive technician training.
  • LULAC Network — Part of the SER National Network originally established by LULAC.
  • Las Artes Arts & Education Center Partner — SER provides staff to the Las Artes Arts & Education Center.
  • MOPAR Zero Partner — Partner in providing paid summer internships for youth in automotive technician training.
  • Ombudsman - An Alternate Route Partner — Work experience/internship partner.
  • Ombudsman Charter School Partner — Partner educational institution in youth workforce development programs.
  • Pima County Funder — Funded by Pima County.
  • Pima County Partner — Pima County plans and operates the One-Stop System, for which SER is a major contractor.
  • Pima County Workforce Investment Board Funder — Funded by the Pima County Workforce Investment Board.
  • Royal Automotive Partner — Partner organization in youth workforce development programs.
  • Royal Automotive Group Partner — Work experience/internship partner.
  • SER jobs for Progress (Workforce Development Pima County One Stop) Partner — Partner in workforce development services through the Pima County One Stop system.
  • Sahuarita School District Partner — Partner school district in youth workforce development programs.
  • Sahuarita Unified Schools Partner — Work experience/internship partner.
  • Sentinel Peak High School Partner — Work experience/internship partner.
  • Star Academic High School Partner — Work experience/internship partner.
  • Sullivan-Jackson Employment Center Partner — SER provides staff to the Sullivan-Jackson Employment Center.
  • Sunnyside High School Partner — Work experience/internship partner.
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